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100,000 years ago, how did early humans live? New discoveries by an international team, including Ferhat Kaya from the University of Oulu, reveal how our ancestors moved and adapted.
Sargassum seaweed chokes Caribbean, Gulf, and West African coasts annually. These massive mats devastate tourism, fisheries, and air quality, costing hundreds of millions in cleanup.
GLP-1 drugs may slow cancer's spread. New data, to be presented at ASCO 2026 next week, suggest these medications could reduce metastatic progression in certain cancers.
Angola's high-elevation elephants are a unique genetic lineage, DNA from dung reveals. They're linked to Namibian elephants, a surprising discovery.
Texas solar power is set to outproduce coal for the first time ever in the ERCOT market. No new coal plants are being built, while Texas leads the nation in new solar development.
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Ancient genomes reveal northwest Europe's prehistory was a complex tapestry woven by farming, foraging, migration, and marriage, defying earlier, simpler models.
A 59,000-year-old tooth suggests Neanderthals used stone tools to treat infections.
T. rex's tiny arms baffled scientists for decades. A new hypothesis suggests they were short to avoid accidental amputation during chaotic pack feeding, keeping them safe from other massive predators.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC made history, winning the Asian Women’s Champions League 1-0 against Tokyo Verdy Beleza. It was the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years.
DLR just laid the keel for MODULARIS in Flensburg: a new floating lab for maritime tech. It will focus on climate-friendly propulsion, autonomous systems, and security applications.
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SpaceX's Starship, now one step closer to the moon, debuted just two days after CEO Elon Musk announced the company would go public.
Starship V3 soared! SpaceX's upgraded rocket completed its first flight test, deploying a payload and splashing down in the Indian Ocean after an hour-long mission.
Soldier, pro drummer, and now a physics student at 39: Blake Mincey's journey is just beginning. What's next for this father of a toddler?
California scientists found hybrid honeybees that might naturally repel a deadly parasite. This discovery could protect pollinators.
Thousands of 2-inch fish defy gravity, scaling a near-vertical, waterfall-soaked rock face as the rainy season ends.
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Parks are vital green infrastructure, helping cities combat climate change. Tim Beatley, Biophilic Cities Network founder, emphasized their importance in a webinar on innovative parks.
Anthropic's Project Glasswing found over 10,000 critical software vulnerabilities in one month, overwhelming organizations struggling to fix bugs. 50 partners used Claude Mythos Preview to scan vital systems.
A U.S. judge accused the Justice Department of "vindictive prosecution" against a Salvadoran man.
A distant hot Jupiter hides a secret: JWST uncovered a surprising daily cloud cycle. This discovery offers scientists an unprecedented look into its atmosphere.
Step back 4,500 years! English Heritage just unveiled a $1.34M, 23-foot-high reconstruction of a Neolithic hall at Stonehenge, opening this summer to immerse visitors in prehistoric life.
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Hawaii researchers are testing if plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets can be safely reused in asphalt roads.
Australia's 2019-20 bushfires had a furry hero: Bear, a dog who saved countless koalas. After a decade of vital conservation work, the 11-year-old pup has retired, and the search for his successor is on.
Forget AC. Before humming appliances and soaring bills, generations lived *with* the climate. Now, Jodhpur revives ancient wisdom to combat extreme heat.
A 1985 patent inspires a new 3D-printed triangular zipper. This innovation fastens chairs, tents, robots, and purses, simplifying packing and setup with a single button press.
Unusually cold, clean infrared signals around long-lived stars could reveal Dyson swarms. Astronomers are now searching for these tell-tale signs of advanced alien civilizations.
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May 23 is World Turtle Day, but there's little to celebrate. Over half of the 359 turtle and tortoise species, survivors since the Triassic period, now face extinction.
Meet Alessia Lavigne, a "Turtle Eggsplorer" and Ph.D. student at the University of Sheffield. Her May 3 video of hundreds of endangered hawksbill hatchlings racing to the sea went viral.
Meet Samuel Weidenhofer, the "kindness influencer" with 15M+ followers. He's turning one GoFundMe success into 50, changing lives with random acts of kindness and dedicated support.
Dante Alighieri's *The Divine Comedy* is Italy's most famous literary work, chronicling his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. But what if Dante was also an accidental geophysicist?
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Bolivia's 2024 wildfire crisis met its match: Indigenous resilience and ancestral knowledge are guiding recovery efforts, proving vital in the face of devastation.
Predict heart disease years early? A new AI blood test reads your body's molecular signals, forecasting major cardiovascular risks long before symptoms appear.
Rock god Jack White, known for the White Stripes, unveils a new side: sculptor. His art show opens in London at a gallery run by none other than Damien Hirst.
Hooters, famous for wings and waitresses since 1983, is shrinking from 400+ locations. CEO Neil Kiefer plans a return to its roots: a family-friendly, beach-themed neighborhood spot.
Keolis North America will operate Tri Delta Transit for Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority in California. The contract was announced this week.
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Apple's annual software updates grab headlines, but don't miss the smaller, impactful tweaks released year-round. We've rounded up every notable upgrade you need to know.
Snow leopards haunt the rocky ridgelines of Central Asia, vanishing into terrain so rugged that researchers rarely catch more than a brief glimpse on camera traps. Locals call them “ghosts of the mountains.” Their elusive nature, paired with the remote landscapes the cats inhabit, make them notoriou...
Gen Z collectors flocked to the Guggenheim on May 14, 2026, celebrating the Young Collectors Council's 30th anniversary. I discovered the YCC when they acquired my art, sparking my curiosity.
Matt and Sarah Brown founded She Is Not Your Rehab in 2019 to break the cycle of domestic violence. This year, they launched innerBoy, a free mental health program for men.
Knee osteoarthritis pain? A simple walking tweak could be your answer. A year-long trial found changing foot angle while walking reduced pain as effectively as meds, even slowing cartilage damage.