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Historians have traced myths about the Black Death’s rapid journey across Asia to one 14th-century poem by Ibn al-Wardi. His imaginative maqāma, never meant as fact, became the foundation for centuries of misinformation about how the plague spread. The new study exposes how fiction blurred with hist...
Keisha Gerber lives with her five children in Blackford County, Indiana. Keisha has a very busy schedule, and for 12 years, her next-door neighbor, Nina Osgood, has been a godsend for the mother. The children adore Nina, and they all care for each other like family. “She’s amazing,” Keisha told WANE...
In October, a student presented a robotic hand made entirely from LEGOs at the 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in Hangzhou, China. But Jared Lepora isn’t in graduate school, college–he’s a teenager. Nonetheless, the 16-year-old co-authored research recently p...
Sarah Hoover at the 18th Annual Tribeca Artists Dinner, June 2025. Photo John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images Sarah Hoover’s bestselling memoir The Motherload: Episodes From the Brink of Motherhood is in development as a drama series at 20th Television, ...
More than 220 communities in Sierra Leone have signed a benefit-sharing carbon agreement with a developer that will help protect a key mangrove ecosystem. Namati Sierra Leone, a legal advocacy group counseling all involved communities, said the agreement between the communities in the chiefdom of Sittia in Bonthe district and the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI) […]
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Researchers found that runners who sleep poorly face nearly double the injury risk compared to those who rest well. The study highlights that sleep is not just recovery—it’s a key factor in preventing injuries. They stress that runners should prioritize rest alongside training. Simple habits like co...
The average TED Talk usually includes a well-coiffed expert, a compelling slideshow, and perhaps a few chuckles from a rapt audience.But at TEDNext in Atlanta, Georgia this week, Jason Boyd — better known by his producer alias Poo Bear — got a little experimental.The R&B and pop hit producer, who is...
Researchers in Osaka have found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair spinal fractures similar to those caused by osteoporosis. By turning these cells into bone-forming clusters and pairing them with a bone-rebuilding material, rats regained stronger, healthier spines. The approach could offer ...
When Mount Etna in Sicily rumbled this spring, news outlets around the world flashed dramatic photos of lava and ash. But Martin Wikelski was skeptical. The biologist, who directs the Department of Migration at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany, checked in with his most trusted ...
Springer spaniel dogs being rescued – SWNS / RSPCA Four dogs rescued from a ‘squalid’ and derelict house in England are being given a new purpose—they’re being trained as police K-9s. The springer spaniels were found in April alongside dozens of other dogs crowded into a property in South Yorkshire....
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Prince George is the firstborn son of Prince William, the future king of England. George is second in line for succession to the throne and takes his heritage seriously. His father was recently away in Brazil for the 2025 Earthshot Prize, so George took his place at the Royal British Legion Festival...
In January 2004, Cyclone Heta pummeled the shores of the island nation of Niue, uprooting trees and flooding homes with 184 mile-per-hour winds and 164-foot waves. As dawn approached, after an intense night, the winds died down, and Coral Pasisi began to worry about her neighbors. The storm had been...
In 1972, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve premiered. For more than 50 years, fans have tuned in to watch some of their favorite artists perform in anticipation of the ball drop at midnight. Dick Clark was a fixture on New Year’s Eve in American homes for decades. He made his last hosting appearan...
Tearing up, sweating and other bodily functions are all signs that the body is trying to expel spicy foods as quickly as possible. But there is a simple reason why some people enjoy those sensations The first thing to understand about eating spicy food is that it really isn’t a matter of taste. Caps...
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BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At CART High near Fresno, there are no bells, no fights, and no hallways echoing with chaos. Instead, students carry laptops through bright, spacious corridors on their way to classes in biotechnology, forensics, and digital marketing. It looks and feels nothing ...
MUSIC MONDAY: “Dance Jazz” (LISTEN) By goodblacknews on September 15, 2025 by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.social Spotify: marlonwest) Happy Music Monday, you all. I hope this missive finds you smiling and well. I...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Native American Heritage Month begins in November, a month when many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. While this cultural month has excellent intentions, it is significantly more complicated for Native Americans. Thanksgiving is a difficult period for many Nativ...
1 hour agoPallab GhoshScience CorrespondentGettyDrug tests on rabbits could end by the end of the yearThe government has detailed for the first time how it aims to fulfil its manifesto pledge to work toward phasing out animal testing.The new plans include replacing animal testing for some major......
Polish maker Nikodem Bartnik has created a robot head that can answer questions like an ancient Greek philosopher. The robot has a metal mask with 3D-printed moving eyes, LED lights behind its mouth, and an artificial brain running on Bartnik’s computer. The head responds in real time, creating the ...
