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Unlock the brain's secrets! A new "barcode" technique is mapping neural connections faster than ever, revealing hidden wiring with unprecedented speed.
Five metals are better than one! Stanford and KAIST researchers synthesized a uniform nanocrystal from ruthenium, iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper, a breakthrough for sustainable energy and hydrogen production.
MIT researchers just unveiled a silicon-photonics chip breakthrough. It promises smaller, tougher, more accurate lidar by solving a key weakness: narrow field-of-view from optical antenna interference.
This week, ancient artifacts returned home, demolished buildings became new ones, and oyster shells revolutionized concrete. Humanity is finding new purpose in old things.
Wegmans and Wells Fargo brought suburban polish to the Brooklyn Navy Yard's entrance. But inside, its vast, post-industrial landscape remains a surreal, haunted sanctum of hissing buildings and crumbling tracks.
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LG's new UltraGear evo GM9 monitor combines a 5K panel with Hyper Mini LED tech. Expect brighter, sharper, and faster high-end visuals for gaming.
In Australia's remote Tanami Desert, Warlpiri men and women gathered. Staring at the ground, they read a story in the tracks: a dingo, a python, and a hopping mouse had all passed by.
Americans spend $34 billion on Mother's Day gifts and dining out. But this consumerism was never the point—the holiday's founder, Anna Jarvis, even criticized it.
Forget monsters. In Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a machete slices green mangoes with salt. This unexpected twist of horror into joy defined our visit to the Indigenous Tupinambá villages.
A tiny world in our Solar System has an atmosphere it shouldn’t—hinting something dramatic happened there recently.
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Curiosity's drill got stuck in a Martian rock last month! But don't worry, NASA says the rover is fine. Engineers were drilling into "Atacama," a routine task for sample collection.
MIT Media Lab buzzed on April 15! 200+ gathered for the 25th IDEAS Showcase, celebrating the PKG Center's incubator that's launched hundreds of global social ventures since 2001.
UC San Diego engineers designed a new chip to slash data center energy use. It radically improves power delivery to GPUs, boosting efficiency.
Dreaming of a tiny house? If you prioritize a stationary, practical home for long-term living over hitting the road, the Samuel might be your perfect fit.
A single Facebook post launched self-taught Bengaluru artist Namita Kulkarni from obscurity to the United Nations. In December 2021, she was selected to create a series for ICAAD, New York.
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Ancient Maya traded live dogs across vast distances! A UCalgary archaeologist found evidence of this long-distance trade between the Yucatan and Chiapas regions.
Tanzania just revoked 40 mining exploration licenses and warned 43 more, cracking down to build a "more inclusive and sustainable" mining sector. This is part of their "Mining for a Brighter Tomorrow" program.
Flying cows and towns wiped off maps? Hollywood makes storm chasing look like a deadly thrill ride. The reality is slower, more methodical, and far less competitive than the big screen suggests.
Jamaica's most imperiled butterfly, the turquoise and black Jamaican kite swallowtail, faces extinction. The USFWS proposed listing this unique, fast-flying species as endangered under the ESA.
Want a healthier heart? Structured psychological interventions might be the key. Research shows they can measurably influence cardiovascular health.
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Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday gift? An entirely new genus of wasp, Attenboroughnculus tau, named in his honor. This tiny 0.14-inch parasitic wasp was discovered in Chile.
Climate anxiety got you down? A Dutch nonprofit is fighting back, developing river tech to dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades.
This Venice Biennale is unprecedented. Controversies plague pavilions from Israel to Australia, but the unexpected death of curator Koyo Kouoh, who defined the "In Minor Keys" exhibition, looms largest.
Italian researchers are transforming abandoned buildings into new construction materials. The SARCOS project creates sustainable, high-quality floor slabs from demolition debris.
Scientists in the US are turning glowing blue algae into light-emitting structures. They've harnessed Pyrocystis lunula, a bioluminescent species known for its captivating flashes.
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The Bahamian Pavilion returns to Venice after 13 years! Reintroduce the Caribbean nation through its contemporary art, featuring master John Beadle and Lavar Munroe, framed by Junkanoo.
Saving an endangered butterfly unfolds in an unlikely place: a Washington state women's prison greenhouse. Inmates meticulously tend to tiny eggs and larvae, crucial to the Taylor's checkerspot's survival.
Earthquake scientists just found a new "whiplash" effect in major quakes. Tectonic plates slipping then abruptly stopping creates negative-phase waveforms, a previously unrecognized feature of "the big ones.
Swedish scientists just made a huge leap in type 1 diabetes research! They created insulin-producing cells from stem cells that respond to glucose and restored blood sugar control.
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever kicks off in 2026! 48 nations will battle for the prize across 16 venues in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. during a 39-day tournament.
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Tap Social Movement, an award-winning Oxford social enterprise, just landed former Asahi CEO Paolo Lanzarotti and ex-Punch Taverns CEO Giles Thorley as advisors for its next growth stage.
Pulitzer-winning powerhouses! Meet UC Berkeley Journalism alumni Susie Neilson ('19), Garance Burke ('04), and nine others from the SF Chronicle, AP, and NYT, honored for their impactful work.
Michael, the 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, hit theaters April 24, 2026! Fans packed seats to see Michael's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, giving it rave reviews.
Scientists just confirmed a universal growth law using quantum light–matter particles. This breakthrough suggests everything from crystals to living systems might follow the same hidden rules.
Forget what you thought about brain decisions. New research reveals even the brain's earliest regions are dynamic players, not just passive receivers.
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From London, Ontario to Panama's shores: A Canadian mother of two found her calling protecting sea turtles in 2020. Now, she's relaxing in an overwater bungalow.
Kids glued to screens? Inspire outdoor play and curiosity with programming that sparks their imagination. TV shows set outside can encourage exploration and learning through pretend play.
NASA's Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, usually supporting the ISS, is now prepping for underwater moonwalk simulations. Get ready for the next giant leap!
Georg Baselitz, the renowned painter who challenged perspective by flipping canvases on their head, has died at 88.
Tibetans pioneered China's institutionalized co-management model for ecological conservation in the Sanjiangyuan region. Their local solutions offer a powerful example of climate action.