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Tired of sluggish mornings? Sam Balto's Bike Bus World gets kids moving and excited for school! Adults in bright yellow jackets lead a growing chain of kids biking to school, transforming commutes and lives.
German researchers unveiled a sustainable climate-control system at Hannover Messe. It uses elastocaloric technology, stretching metal wires to create heat or cold without harmful gases.
Unesco sites are wildlife havens! New research shows threatened species and habitats are recovering within these protected areas, a stark contrast to global wildlife declines.
Unlocking Alzheimer's mysteries: Researchers found neuropsychiatric symptom patterns that could signal when Alzheimer's co-occurs with another, less-understood brain disorder.
UK lawmakers just banned smoking for anyone born after January 1, 2009. This landmark legislation aims to create a smoke-free generation.
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Mars holds secrets! A new experiment reveals ancient organic molecules, vital for life, still exist on our planetary neighbor. This groundbreaking find marks a major step in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Stellarators are notoriously hard to build. But could these "dumb machines" be the key to unlocking clean, limitless fusion energy?
For the first time ever, low-emissions energy sources met 100% of new global electricity demand last year, completely sidelining fossil fuels. Solar power alone covered three-quarters of this surge.
A cold Delhi evening in 2011. The audience gasped as Rewben Mashangva and his son Saka, dressed in traditional Tangkhul Naga jackets and haokuirut hairstyles, took the stage.
A translucent microsnail, smaller than a pinhead, was discovered in a Cambodian cave. Named Clostophis udayaditinus, it honors an 11th-century Angkor king.
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Harvard will award its prestigious Medal to alumni leaders Thomas A. Dingman, Deborah Kaufman Goldfine, and Walter H. Morris Jr. on April 20, 2026, recognizing their exceptional service.
Ultrafast lasers precisely tracked copper plasma formation and ionization. Picosecond data reveals rapid ion growth and decay, crucial for advancing fusion research.
KTM pioneered electric off-road! 12 years ago, they launched the Freeride E, cementing their place as a leader in the electric revolution.
Sunrise paints Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve's sal forests. Birds call, leaves crunch, fresh pugmarks hint at unseen life. This jungle, once just wildlife stories, now tells a new tale.
Cuba confirmed recent talks with U.S. officials on the island, even as tensions remain high over the U.S. energy blockade.
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Miriam Horn's "Homesick for a World Unknown" unveils George B. Schaller, a pivotal 20th-century field biologist who shunned the spotlight. This biography pieces together a life from fragments, not revelations.
Hidden DNA regions are unlocking surprising secrets about diabetes' origins.
Anglerfish lures, appearing 72M years ago, do more than hunt. Females now use these glowing appendages to attract prey and signal potential mates.
Five "lost" bird species, unseen for over a decade, were rediscovered in 2025! This incredible find shrinks the global "Lost Birds List" from 163 to 120, offering hope for conservation.
Scientists thought learning links between events needed brains. Now, a brainless pond creature challenges that, proving complex learning isn't just for neural networks.
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Climate change sparks doubt: do individual actions matter? Environmentalist Heather White says yes. "Individual action drives culture change," she asserts, vital for global policies to succeed.
Cuba confirms "respectful and professional" talks with the U.S. in Havana, despite high tensions. A Cuban official noted the exchange was "devoid of threats.
Ancient Pelusium reveals a stunning discovery: a unique structure blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles, unearthed at the Nile Delta's edge.
Cambodia just unveiled a bronze statue honoring Magawa, the HeroRAT. This African giant pouched rat detected 100 landmines and cleared 35 acres, becoming the program's most successful hero.
Fiber-optic sensors monitor infrastructure, but their resolution was limited. Now, Japanese researchers achieved a world-record 6mm spatial resolution, revolutionizing temperature and strain monitoring.
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Winning an election feels good, but new research suggests emotions alone don't explain why winners are more satisfied with democracy than losers. What truly drives this "winner-loser gap"?
Céline Dion is back! After years away due to health struggles, the diva announced a 2026 return to the stage, including a Paris residency. She just dropped her first new song in years—and it's a hit.
In 1959, countries around the world sent their most talented students to Romania to compete in the first-ever International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Ever since, the rules have remained simple, even if the problems are not: over two days, each team works to solve a total of six math problems. Aft...
Tired of ghosting after interviews? A new law demands employers respond to applicants, potentially transforming hiring. Laura Gemma Bond knows the frustration: 3 interviews, no reply.
Artificial neurons now fire so realistically they activate living brain cells in mouse tissue. This breakthrough uses soft, flexible electronics, mimicking biological signaling for efficient AI.
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El Greco's "The Baptism of Christ" authorship was debated for years, with experts analyzing brushstrokes. Now, AI microscopically examines the paint, offering a new perspective.
Forget what you thought about US life expectancy. A new analysis uncovers a more complex reality, challenging long-held assumptions about American longevity.
Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore became prom king, cheered on by students in a viral video. This Oklahoma educator, who molds young minds daily, embodies the unsung hero spirit.
Uncover art's hidden creators! Case Western Reserve scientists developed a new AI program to help art historians identify how many artists contributed to centuries-old masterpieces.
From curing blindness to turning pollution into power, science had a banner week. Meanwhile, activists proved that persistence pays off, leading to major policy changes.
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As the US economy tanks, many Americans face job losses and rising costs. But in Manhattan, Ali Riza Dogan, owner of Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine, dedicates Wednesday nights to feeding Chinatown's hungry.
Sylvia Earle revealed "Hope Spots" at TED: 169 critical ocean sites globally. These marine havens, like Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, are vital for ocean health and pioneering conservation.
Matthew Brown is more than doubling his LA footprint, moving his gallery to a former warehouse at 1145 Seward Street. Just a mile from his 2019 spaces, the new design is "night and day.
On Earth, gripping keeps objects from falling. In space, there's no gravity. But move an object, and inertia sends it flying—up, down, left, right.
Virginia's Tidewater Current route now connects 10 cities from Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg, including Richmond International Airport.