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Swim Shady and Paddles, two loggerhead sea turtles, were near death when rescued off Juno Beach. Now, they're fighting for their lives at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
NASA's 2026 Lunabotics Challenge kicks off May 19-21 at Kennedy Space Center. Witness the future of lunar excavation at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation.
High above Big Bear Lake, Sandy and Luna, 2026 eaglets of internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, now see almost as well as adults, tracking distant squirrels and planes.
Hydrogen power just got a massive boost. Researchers developed a new catalyst, promising cheaper, more practical hydrogen production for renewable energy systems.
Savannah Guthrie, searching for her mother, found "joy" in an unexpected career move. Jimmy Fallon revealed she'll host a new game show he's secretly developed for years.
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The universe keeps throwing curveballs with forbidden planets and monster black holes, while on Earth, we're building self-eating plastic and record-breaking solar cells. Today's innovations are out of this world.
Breakthrough! Scientists just unveiled a 3D perovskite solar cell boasting over 26% efficiency and a 24,000-hour lifespan. This could revolutionize solar power.
Deep underwater canyons off Western Australia teem with marine life. Scientists uncovered this rich, unexpected world using environmental DNA from seawater thousands of meters down.
NYC: The Henry Ford premieres its new film May 13, 2026, at Tribeca Film Center, 6:30 PM ET. See their "Farm to School Lunch Across America" success story, followed by a panel with Marion Nestle and Chef Michel Nischan.
Leopards face a silent crisis. While not globally endangered, Amur, Arabian, and West African leopards are critically threatened. Across South Asia, habitat loss in populated areas makes all leopards vulnerable.
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Plants and animals degrade, but plastics are practically indestructible. Scientists are now asking: What if plastics were alive?
After 30+ years of blocked climate talks, Santa Marta, Colombia just hosted a historic conference on ending fossil fuel dependency. It's a momentous step forward.
Ren Yu had it all in New York: health, productivity, a life that "made sense on paper." Yet, something was missing. Not ambition, but connection. So he started a philosophy group, one word at a time.
Gaza's cultural and educational infrastructure is decimated. Israel has destroyed 90% of schools, all universities, numerous archives, museums, historical sites, and at least 13 libraries since October 2023.
A quiet comeback: European wildcats Jonáš and Tonka, the first spotted in Czech Republic's Lusatian Mountains in nearly a century, signal hope for this critically endangered species.
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Ancient Chinese exercise, Baduanjin, lowers blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking. This gentle mind-body routine requires no equipment, gyms, or intense workouts.
On April 1, Texas’ Fort Worth Zoo welcomed a 285-pound baby into the world. It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke—the newborn was a healthy male Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) calf, and he represents the newest member of a four-generation Fort Worth elephant family. Elephants are currently the largest te...
Figure's humanoid robots just cleaned a bedroom, coordinating tasks like hanging coats and making a bed in under two minutes. Watch two robots organize a minimalist room in their latest video.
A rare comet from another star system reveals alien solar systems may be vastly different from our own.
190 light-years away, a bizarre pair of planets is challenging everything astronomers thought they knew about how planetary systems form.
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Violent mergers within crowded star clusters could forge the universe's largest black holes.
Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed in Iran, was hospitalized over a week after collapsing in prison. Her foundation confirmed the transfer Sunday.
Cities nationwide are boosting resilience! New policies, stronger codes, and grants are aligning to promote construction practices proven to withstand severe weather and reduce disaster losses.
Unlock a new quantum reality. A theoretical study reveals how nonreciprocal quantum synchronization can be achieved in real-world systems.
Lhakpa Sherpa isn't just a climber; she's summited Everest more than any other woman. Yet, her incredible record remains largely unknown outside mountaineering circles.
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Neanderthals didn't just hunt animals; they turned their remains into tools. A new study reveals this remarkable behavior, investigating rhinoceros teeth at a French site.
Hanoi is tearing down fences at four major parks, including Cầu Giấy and Thống Nhất. This move integrates green spaces directly into city life, making them more accessible and boosting daily usage.
Some see concrete; others envision a forest. These aren't just dreams—they're real, cooling homes, feeding families, and attracting wildlife. India is full of these visionary people.
Big health wins! Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, Amsterdam banned fossil fuel ads, and a new blood test predicts disease progression and treatment response.
That creepy feeling in old buildings? It might be a sound you can't hear. Infrasound, low-frequency vibrations below human hearing, can cause anxiety, shivers, and even hallucinations.
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Pregnancy is a two-way street: a baby's DNA can cross the placenta, entering the mother's bloodstream and settling into her organs—even her brain—for life.
Scientists finally cracked the hidden geometry of human color perception. This breakthrough could revolutionize display technology, photography, and even art.
Galaxies, stars, planets—we dream of seeing space. But have you ever wondered what it *smells* like? Most haven't, yet space has a distinct odor.
Messier 77's core hosts an energetic source so bright it outshines the entire galaxy, challenging even the James Webb Space Telescope. This active galactic nucleus is powered by a supermassive black hole.
Forget cramped tiny living! This extra-wide, single-floor tiny house offers a spacious interior, two bedrooms, and a generous living area—perfect for couples or small families.
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Barcelona are La Liga champions! A dominant 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid secured their 29th title, opening an unassailable 14-point lead with three games left.
A Revolutionary War fever plunged Jemima Wilkinson into a coma. She awoke with a shocking declaration: Jemima was dead, replaced by a divine spirit.
Parkinson's spread in the brain may be driven by two newly identified proteins on neuron surfaces. This discovery could unlock new treatment pathways.
Harvard SEAS researchers achieved a first: a single quantum of vibrational energy interacting with a single atomic spin. This breakthrough paves the way for quantum tech using sound to carry information.
Beavers are quietly transforming rivers into powerful natural carbon traps. These ecosystem engineers are building dams that capture and store significant amounts of carbon.