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Political organizer Denise Powell just unseated State Sen. John Cavanaugh in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district Democratic primary, a major upset in a closely watched race.
*NSYNC fans got a double dose of nostalgia! Joey Fatone sang "It's Gonna Be Me" at & Juliet, but the real shocker? Lance Bass rushed the stage for an epic, unexpected reunion!
Could glycine power your wearables? The simplest amino acid, in its β-phase, is highly piezoelectric—converting mechanical pressure into electricity.
Married to Kevin Bacon for 40 years, Kyra Sedgwick can't escape the boogie—and she loves it! The pair often shares dance videos from their farm, and Kyra's inviting fans to join the kitchen dance party.
A mother, Joan Scourfield, shares a stage with her son's killer. Their topic? Forgiveness, made possible by a restorative justice program.
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After 70 years together, a couple separated by circumstance finally reunited for a special date. Their heartwarming story, shared by granddaughter Kate, proves true love truly lasts forever.
NASA's lunar exploration timeline just got a major overhaul! Artemis III will now be an Earth-orbit rehearsal, stress-testing spacecraft, docking, and crew with Blue Origin and SpaceX landers before heading to the Moon.
World Cup fans rejoice! The Trump administration is suspending the $15,000 bond requirement for visitors from qualifying countries who bought tournament tickets to enter the U.S.
Meet the "Snuffleupagus fish"! With its reddish-orange hue, fuzziness, and snout, this unique creature looks exactly like the Sesame Street character. Marine biologists agree: the resemblance is undeniable.
Two experimental drugs repaired myelin in MS models, pointing to a future where nerve damage is treated directly, not just inflammation.
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Wind turbines are green, but deadly. Their giant blades kill 2-6 birds and 4-7 bats per megawatt annually. While a net positive, this environmental impact is undeniable.
Sustain weight loss on GLP-1s? New research suggests it significantly cuts your risk of multiple obesity-related diseases.
From mapping the universe's hidden cosmic web to making old blood young again, today's news highlights humanity's boundless curiosity and accelerating innovation. Plus, renewables just got cheaper than fossil fuels.
Hundreds of endangered sea turtles—green, leatherback, and Kemp's ridley—annually flock to Cape Hatteras, NC, May-Sept. Under night's cover, they lay hundreds of eggs, burying them deep in the sand.
A baby two-fingered sloth, too young to survive alone, was spotted clinging to a three-fingered sloth in Costa Rica. With no mother in sight, The Sloth Institute intervened to save her.
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A massive binary star near our Galaxy's center is creating enigmatic gas clouds. These compact clumps help feed the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore just signed a bill creating an oversight board for the Maryland Transit Administration. This new law also establishes a Commuter Services Advisory Council.
Astronaut Jack Hathaway is researching pneumonia-causing bacteria on the ISS. Expedition 74 is uncovering how these bacteria damage the heart, leveraging space to find new ways to manage cardiovascular health.
Five years on Mars, and NASA's Perseverance rover is still snapping selfies! The "six-wheeled scientist" just began its fifth mission, the Northern Rim Campaign, highlighted in a May 12 update.
Psilocybin temporarily boosts brain complexity, potentially reshaping neural connections for weeks.
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A brilliant green pitviper, long hidden in China’s mountains, was just discovered to be an entirely new species.
UC Berkeley's new facility will house the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, fostering cross-collaboration and accelerating AI-driven discovery.
Tangled in fishing lines and tethered to a crab trap, a 170-pound loggerhead sea turtle was rescued in August 2025. "Molly" faced a long recovery at the Turtle Hospital.
Solar and wind power just passed a "positive tipping point" in 2025, becoming cheaper than fossil fuels globally. New data from the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms this shift.
Cuba's biodiversity is under siege, but a dedicated network of scientists, communities, and activists are fighting back to protect endangered species.
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Your final mark on Earth could be an environmental disaster. Conventional burials waste lumber, plastic, steel, and toxic embalming fluids, polluting soil and water.
Electron spin might subtly break mirror-image molecule symmetry, potentially explaining why biology favors one molecular "hand.
Who lifted the first World Cup in 1930? As the 2026 tournament approaches, revisit every champion, from Uruguay's inaugural win to Argentina's 2022 triumph over France for their third title.
Unlock the future of food. Food Tank Explains demystifies agriculture's biggest ideas, innovations, and challenges, offering clear insights into complex topics.
The UK's top social enterprise celebration heads to Manchester! On November 12, 2026, the UK Social Enterprise Awards will make history at New Century Hall, marking its first time outside London.
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Blast fishing and habitat loss threaten eastern Indonesia's marine ecosystems. Now, island communities are reviving ancient customs to protect turtles, mangroves, and their seas.
Curiosity accidentally yanked a rock out of Mars and spent days trying to shake it loose.
JWST just unveiled the sharpest map of the universe's hidden cosmic web ever seen, reaching back almost to cosmic dawn.
Photographers brave remote landscapes for extraordinary galaxy views. They share stunning results, methods, and adventures from New Zealand's first dark sky community.
Every parent knows the struggle: getting kids to eat veggies. From "The Boy Who Loved Broccoli" to hiding greens in ketchup, the battle is real.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife celebrates 50 years of reintroducing otters! Once common, these river otters vanished by the 1900s due to trapping and pollution.
Living neurons and electronics merge into a 3D network that recognizes electrical patterns. This breakthrough could revolutionize brain research and low-energy computing.
Sound waves now create invisible shields! Scientists used sound to coat houseplant leaves, blocking UV rays without stopping photosynthesis.
Aging blood stem cells? Their lysosomes go rogue, causing inflammation and crippling your body's ability to regenerate healthy blood. Scientists reversed this "overdrive," restoring youthful function.
Mars explorers face a brutal journey. Deadly cosmic radiation, extreme isolation, and muscle-wasting microgravity will challenge them daily, making every moment in deep space a fight for survival.