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Koalas rescued from the brink of extinction in Victoria are bouncing back genetically—defying predictions they'd fade away forever.
A new blood test can detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear by identifying misfolded proteins—potentially transforming how doctors catch the disease early.
For over 60 years, scientists atop Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano have been collecting air—and it's become some of the most crucial research ever conducted.
Scientists have discovered a method to supercharge immune cells' ability to destroy cancer.
The Federal Transit Administration is investing $100.3 million to expand transit options around FIFA World Cup stadiums this summer.
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Australia's paradise hides a grim truth: it's losing mammals faster than anywhere else on Earth. Since European colonization, 40+ species have vanished—and more teeter on extinction's edge.
Millions are "fibermaxxing"—and science shows why: fiber regulates blood sugar, feeds gut bacteria, and controls cholesterol in ways most people ignore.
Climate change and rising fertilizer costs pushed a Malawi farming couple to the brink—until one decision transformed their struggling harvest into abundance.
A mother's heartbreak: her son signed his own yearbook with just two classmate signatures, then wrote himself an encouraging note. What happened next changed everything.
Dogs' noses are cracking wildlife trafficking—detecting endangered species in shipping containers from just air samples.
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A surprise NASA announcement blindsided Lunar Outpost's CEO last Friday—and it could reshape the entire private space industry.
Ancient geometric designs demanded sophisticated planning and advanced thinking skills, a new study reveals.
Ancient Egyptians invented correction fluid 3,300 years ago—researchers discovered the whitewash on a papyrus where scribes slimmed down a jackal.
Harvard students are recreating centuries-old stucco relief sculptures, discovering how Renaissance artists made their creative choices through hands-on technique.
A Taylor Swift dancer and NFL player are creating a safe space for teen athletes—combining their massive platforms for a cause bigger than fame.
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Donut Lab's solid-state battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days idle—a breakthrough that proves it's not just hype for EV makers.
Tal Anderson, star of Netflix's "Atypical" and HBO's "The Pitt," is setting the record straight on autism—and she's not holding back.
A daily multivitamin may actually slow your body's aging clock—new research shows measurable changes in biological age markers after just two years.
Paris Hilton launches a national grant fund to help women-owned small businesses rebuild after natural disasters.
Two Australian marsupials thought extinct have returned from the dead—literally. The pygmy long-fingered possum and ring-tailed glider are rare "Lazarus species" that vanished, then reappeared.
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Physicists have achieved a breakthrough: light now exhibits the quantum Hall effect, proving photons obey the same exotic quantum rules as electrons—upending decades of assumptions about particle behavior.
Electrons in solar materials can be launched across molecules at near-light speeds, driven by atomic vibrations—a discovery that could revolutionize solar energy efficiency.
Scientists tested chimpanzee urine to measure alcohol consumption after the animals ate fermented fruit in a Ugandan forest—revealing surprising details about wild ape drinking habits.
An Atlanta meteorologist captured rare purple sparks shooting from trees during a thunderstorm—a phenomenon scientists had only theorized about until now.
RTX just proved hybrid-electric flight works: its system ran at full power for the first time, targeting 30% better fuel efficiency than today's regional aircraft.
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Fifty-nine kākāpō chicks just hatched—the most successful breeding season in years for this critically endangered New Zealand parrot that nearly vanished in the 1990s.
Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir's "Pocket Universe"—blending art, poetry, music, and film—takes over Iceland's Venice Biennale pavilion this May through November in a former shipyard.
Forget everything you thought you knew about aging: a major study shows many older adults actually get healthier, not weaker, as they grow older.
Two new molecular tools unlock the secrets of Earth's most ancient partnership: how plants and fungi have coordinated survival for millions of years.
Lego built a fully functioning 2,079-piece typewriter that actually types—but can't put ink on paper.
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A butterfly extinct in Britain for decades has returned: the large tortoiseshell is breeding here again after early spring sightings confirmed its comeback.
Bright yellow flashes are returning to Panama's forest streams. After 17 years, the iconic golden frog is being reintroduced to the wild following a devastating fungal epidemic.
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The oldest film ever to feature a robot just resurfaced: George Méliès' 1897 silent masterpiece, long presumed lost, has been restored and released by the Library of Congress.
A decade of well-drilling experience wasn't enough to make Mike Fleming see geothermal energy as his future—until his boss changed everything with a single recommendation.
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Scientists have cracked a more efficient way to turn CO2 into methanol using isolated indium atoms—and uncovered the hidden chemistry making it work.
A New England woman's act of kindness toward an injured saw-whet owl sparked an unexpected rescue that revealed a complex medical mystery.
Inside Wisconsin cages, 2,000 beagles bred for labs face an uncertain future. Animal rights groups are demanding change at Ridglan Farms.
Measuring superheated plasma could be the key to unlocking commercial fusion power. Scientists are racing to develop better diagnostic tools that reveal how plasma behaves under extreme conditions.
Scientists have created a thumbnail-sized chip that converts invisible infrared light into controllable visible beams—potentially revolutionizing optical technology.