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New York's Met welcomes a trove of Klimt and German modernism.
Big news for NYC art! The Neue Galerie, Ronald S. Lauder's private museum, will merge with The Met in 2028, expanding its modern art collection.
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Austin families safeguard a billion gallons of water with smart meters.
Smart water meters are building a sustainable future. They detect leaks and report daily water use, says the city's water chief.
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This 88-foot dinosaur, newly found, weighed 27 tonnes.
Just before dinosaurs vanished, a colossal long-necked herbivore, the Nagatitan, grazed peacefully. Now, its bones, unearthed in Thailand, reveal Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur.
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Ancient trees reveal a forgotten solar storm, helping shield future space missions.
Ancient trees and sky-gazing monks just revealed a medieval solar storm! Japanese researchers linked eerie red auroras to carbon-14 spikes in wood, uncovering a powerful solar event around 1200 CE.
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Hungary's new culture minister welcomes artistic freedom for local artists.
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From foggy memories to clearer days: One daily egg brightens Alzheimer's outlook.
Eating eggs could slash your Alzheimer's risk! Scientists tracked 40,000+ people for 15 years, finding a surprising link between egg consumption and reduced risk.
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Can a Wisconsin monastery show us how to heal the land?
This 170-acre Wisconsin oasis, now teeming with wildlife, was once just 40 acres of cleared farmland.
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What a "secret ingredient" in stem cells did for stroke recovery.
Transplanted stem cells don't just survive stroke—they actively repair damaged brain circuits. This groundbreaking discovery could revolutionize stroke recovery.
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The volcano that helped scrub its own methane emissions.
A violent South Pacific volcanic eruption revealed a surprising natural mechanism that could slow global warming. This finding offers new insights into atmospheric chemistry and may inspire new ways to remove methane.
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Borneo women ignite businesses with solar.
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Did the "Last Titan" just rewrite Southeast Asia's dinosaur story?
A legend unearthed! Weathered bones from a Thai pond are now Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur. This massive plant-eater was identified by international researchers.
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Chicago's secret to bringing back bald eagles after 100 years?
Bald eagles are back! Two hatchlings were spotted in a Chicago park, marking the city's first successful wild breeding in over a century.
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A judge just halted US sanctions on a UN expert.
A federal judge just blocked Trump-era US sanctions against UN expert Francesca Albanese. She investigates human rights in Palestinian territories.
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Cheer on Hannah as she launches her UN dreams from Berkeley.
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Did we underestimate Neanderthal minds all along?
Neanderthals and early modern humans: were their minds more alike than we thought? A new study by U.S. and Chinese researchers suggests their cognitive abilities were surprisingly similar.
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While headlines focus on conflict, this Kenyan community secures its future on reclaimed land.
Kenya's postcolonial land rights are a battleground. Formal titles clash with long-held occupation, creating deep conflict.
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Thousands cheer Team Melli's World Cup sendoff in Tehran.
Thousands cheered as Iran's World Cup kit debuted before their Turkiye training camp. A massive rally in Tehran sent Team Melli off to the US, despite travel concerns.
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The 59,000-year-old dental tool that rewrites Neanderthal history.
60,000 years ago, Neanderthals drilled cavities! A Siberian cave yielded the earliest dental treatment: a molar with a deep hole, likely made by a sharp stone tool.
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Are slow laser simulations now a thing of the past?
Supercharge laser simulations! Researchers developed a deep-learning model that dramatically speeds up nonlinear optical process simulations for advanced laser systems.
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Japan's Ancestry: A Third Thread Rewrites the Story
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Beyond test scores: Indian schools nurture gardens, democracy, and big feelings.
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The Black Death's quiet triumph: A new document reveals how people actually recovered.
A hidden document in the British Library reveals new insights into Black Death survivors. Durham University researchers uncovered this unnoticed record, changing our understanding of the 1346–53 plague.
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An old chemistry trick now makes new glass.
Ancient glassmaking just unlocked the future. Researchers used a centuries-old strategy to engineer MOF glasses, promising breakthroughs in gas storage and advanced materials.
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What Americans think about psychedelics right now, and what that means for tomorrow.
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What AI just revealed about crow conversations.
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Imagine feeling younger in just one month.
Want to reverse aging? New research reveals small dietary changes, practiced under a month, can improve your biological age, supporting key functions for a healthier, longer life.
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A simple new method could finally erase "forever chemicals.
Scientists found a new way to break down "forever chemicals." This discovery could revolutionize how we eliminate persistent PFAS pollutants from our environment.
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Computers learn efficiency from the human brain.
AI's energy demands are soaring as chips hit limits. Researchers are now mimicking the human brain to revolutionize computing, a critical shift as AI data center energy use is set to double.
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Beyond satellite views, local maps now guide conservation.
What truly belongs on a conservation map? A forest is more than canopy; it's a hunting ground, a sacred site, a lifeline. A reef is more than coral; it's currents, seasons, spawning.
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Kate Middleton's Italian visit brightens early childhood education.
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Does Nebraska's 2nd District just welcome a new voice to Congress?
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.
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*NSYNC duo electrifies Broadway.
*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!
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Imagine tiny sensors powered by a simple amino acid.
Could glycine power your wearables? The simplest amino acid, in its β-phase, is highly piezoelectric—converting mechanical pressure into electricity.
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Kyra Sedgwick invites us all to reclaim kitchen dance floors.
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.
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Can a mother truly forgive her son's killer?
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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Seventy years of love, reunited.
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.
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Artemis III will practice lunar landings in Earth orbit, safeguarding future Moon missions.
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.
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For World Cup fans, the U.S. just eased travel rules.
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.
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The fuzzy fish swimming in the Great Barrier Reef just got a familiar name.
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.
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The quiet advance offering hope for MS nerve repair.
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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