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Reforestation could save Javan leopards. A new study suggests strategic forest restoration, linking fragmented patches, offers a rare path to balance Java's rapid development with conserving this endangered big cat.
Dreams feel strange because your sleeping brain actively reshapes daily experiences, not just replays them. Familiar settings become vivid, immersive scenes, combining elements and shifting perspectives.
A new daily pill, orforglipron, could help maintain weight loss after stopping obesity jabs. It's available in the US and may soon launch in the UK.
Robert Jago instantly recognized the "Indigenous leaders" his politician brother-in-law greeted on Facebook as frauds. Jago, whose podcast exposes fake Indigenous groups, knew they were a "fake meetup band.
Want a magical week? Christa Lynn's viral advice reveals the simple secret: stop letting minor inconveniences ruin your day. It's easier than you think.
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Soils teem with diverse animal life—nematodes, springtails, earthworms, and more. These tiny creatures drive decomposition and nutrient cycling, yet their feeding habits remain largely unknown.
Florida Governor DeSantis ordered the removal of 400 state-approved, rainbow Pride-themed street art pieces in August 2025, sparking controversy and an ACLU lawsuit.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea's "Knitting Nannas" — all 70s to 90s — have saved animals for years. In December 2024, they knitted blankets for Hercules, a rhino recovering from a hyena attack 5,000 miles away.
New MRI antenna, inspired by metamaterials, promises unprecedented clarity for hard-to-image body areas.
Wireless rings read 100 signs from two languages, even "autocompleting" sentences. This tech echoes William Hoy, MLB's most prominent deaf player, who taught his team ASL to dominate games over a century ago.
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Olympic National Park welcomes five new mules—Murl, Cutti, Pip, Checkers, and Gopher—ready to tackle the busy tourist season. These vital animals maintain 600 miles of trails across one million acres.
US scientists just unlocked critical data on molten reactor salts. This breakthrough could accelerate safer, more efficient, and easier-to-license nuclear reactors, thanks to ORNL's new experimental methods.
Graduating student Kelly Mou moved to the U.S. in sixth grade, navigating language barriers and a deep fear of speaking. At UC Berkeley, she learned to find her natural voice and started a theater company....
From Webb's cosmic web map to life's hidden chemical fingerprints, today revealed the universe's surprising order. Plus, teen innovators and sea critters found clever solutions.
Archer Aviation's CEO envisions air taxis as a daily commute reality for 500,000 people in major cities.
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Argentina just unveiled Bicharracosaurus dionidei, a bizarre 20-meter dinosaur. This Jurassic titan, mixing Diplodocus and Brachiosaurus traits, redefines Southern Hemisphere evolution.
Regenerative California is cultivating a new economy. Their demo farm showcases regenerative organic farming, aiming to uplift communities, boost sustainability, and strengthen the state's food system.
Cleveland's arts institutions thrive on an unexpected funding source: cigarette sales. Every pack bought in Cuyahoga County helps support everything from major museums to small arts groups.
Plant roots aren't just for water absorption. UNIGE and UNIL scientists studied 284 Arabidopsis thaliana varieties, discovering roots adapt their structure to combat water stress.
CERN physicists found new hints at the Large Hadron Collider: particle decays might defy the Standard Model.
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Unleash exotic quantum matter! Scientists precisely manipulate magnetic fields, creating never-before-seen states. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum tech and computing.
Spanish football star Lamine Yamal, 18, is hailed as "a very brave boy" for waving the Palestinian flag during Barcelona's La Liga championship parade, sparking widespread discussion.
India's kitchens and fields thrive on black gram (urad). This protein-rich pulse boosts soil fertility and is essential for dal, papad, and dosa, making it a cornerstone of Indian agriculture and diet.
A sea turtle, Amelie, was found severely wounded off Port St. Lucie, Florida. Now, she's part of a unique group of amputee sea turtles monitored by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
AI just cracked the code! Scientists are now revealing the hidden forces that shape our world, thanks to a groundbreaking new AI.
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Bangladesh just passed a landmark law! The Haor and Wetlands Conservation Act, 2026, bans wetland encroachment, mining, poisoning aquatic life, and obstructing water flow. Violators face strict penalties.
Erin Brockovich: more than a movie. Her fight for environmental justice began long before the 2000 biopic, securing a historic $333M settlement against PG&E for toxic chromium-6 in 1996.
India's vulnerable hard-ground swamp deer, once confined to a single reserve, now has a new breeding population! Forest authorities successfully expanded their habitat, a critical win for this species.
Ellie Simmonds OBE, Paralympic gold medallist, backs National Celebration Day. She reflects on life lessons learned from the pool and family members who shaped her journey beyond elite sport.
Pittsburgh's Carnegie International features at least three flying people. Khalil Rabah's video shows a man launched over an olive tree, while Shala Miller's "Flight" projects murky abstractions onto screens.
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Three high-school birders, "The Pete Dunnelins," have one day to count every bird species possible across New Jersey. What does it take?
Colbert's final CBS show on May 21 will feature his "best television friends": John Oliver, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon.
Lizards evolved skin bones multiple times. Goannas uniquely lost armor, then re-evolved it—a rare biological reversal.
Forget hunting for alien molecules. Scientists found a new way to spot alien life: by detecting hidden chemical "fingerprints" in how molecules are organized.
Hubble found a giant, turbulent, lopsided planet-forming disk unlike any seen before. Nicknamed "Dracula's Chivito," it has towering filaments on one side and enough material for multiple planets.
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Beat the summer heat with moong dal! This low-water, fast-growing crop thrives in tough conditions, offering a practical, low-effort solution for any garden size with solid returns in months.
Caring for premature babies ignited Alison Farrar's passion for psychiatry. Manning a COVID crisis hotline solidified it, revealing her own vulnerability in the tiny patients she served.
Zambia's geothermal springs reveal Earth's crust tearing apart. High helium isotopes signal a new continental rift forming, breaking through to the mantle.
NASA's Webb Telescope just mapped the universe's cosmic web in unprecedented detail. See how galaxies connected and evolved over 13.7 billion years, revealing the universe's earliest structures.
Two 17-year-olds from Kenya won the Africa Earth Prize for their low-cost maize and coconut-based vehicle exhaust filter. They developed "HewaSafi" after seeing loved ones suffer from air pollution.