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Archaeologists have identified an 11,000-year-old skeleton from a Cumbrian cave as northern Britain's oldest known resident, reshaping our understanding of ancient settlement.
Drones are taking to the skies to fight a £1bn-a-year problem: England's illegal waste dumping crisis. A new 33-strong unit launches today.
A 4-billion-year-old snowman orbits beyond Neptune. Scientists just cracked how Arrokoth—the most distant object ever visited by Earth's spacecraft—got its bizarre shape.
A raccoon's head stuck in a peanut butter jar reveals what scientists are finally learning: animal minds aren't as mysterious as we thought.
In Lagos's Ojuelegba neighborhood, buying a drink is effortless—disposing of the bottle is nearly impossible. Trash clogs streets and drains instead.
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Twenty years ago, Joanna Wakefield-Scurr was having persistent pain in her breasts. Her doctor couldn’t diagnose the cause but said a good, supportive bra could help. A professor of biomechanics, Wakefield-Scurr thought she could do a little research and find a science-backed option. Two decades lat...
Vast, remote Antarctica dismantled science journalist Daniela Hernandez's self-perception. Armed with a PhD and experience, she found her worldview shattered by the ice's silence and scale.
Thirsty cities are turning to the unthinkable - recycling toilet water. As droughts ravage urban areas, communities are purifying wastewater to quench growing populations, creating a surprisingly pure product.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In Bogotá, Colombia’s bustling capital, the battle against air pollution isn’t just about cleaner skies. While many cities focus on environmental reforms in wealthier districts, Bogotá is flipping that model.
Centuries-old mystery unraveled: How did oxygen-dependent and anaerobic microbes unite to spawn complex life? Groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the origins of plants, animals, and fungi.
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Madeline Schizas, a 22-year-old Team Canada figure skater, found herself in a pickle at the Winter Olympics, juggling training and college assignments. Jetlag and intense skating left her needing a professor's extension.
*Hundreds of Venezuelans imprisoned for political dissent may soon be freed, as the acting president signs an amnesty bill into law.*
Staring down a life-threatening diagnosis at just 33, Kaedi Cecala learned she had myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow disease that could progress to acute myeloid leukemia.
A heroic stranger risked his own life to save a mother and her three children after their car plunged into a canal, in a dramatic rescue caught on camera.
Mesfin Yana Dollar's life was forever altered by a childhood illness. Born in remote Ethiopia, he overcame rheumatic fever and traveled to Atlanta for life-saving surgery, transforming his future.
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Using a lower dose of melanoma immunotherapy may extend survival while reducing dangerous side effects. New research suggests that reducing the dose of a commonly used immunotherapy for malignant melanoma may actually improve treatment results while lowering the risk of side effects. Scientists a...
The V&A Museum in London has acquired YouTube's pioneering first video, uploaded on April 23, 2005, marking a historic milestone in the platform's rise.
Venezuela's acting president has signed an amnesty bill that could free jailed politicians, activists, and more, marking a dramatic shift for the troubled nation.
A devastating disease threatens the world's bananas. But scientists have discovered a wild banana's genetic resistance, offering hope to save this vital crop.
Striking up a conversation with a stranger can feel nerve-wracking, but with the right approach, you can confidently connect with anyone, anywhere - from the grocery line to a crowded party.
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Two friends out walking their dogs along the eastern coast of Scotland unexpectedly found an archaeological goldmine. After wind gusts as strong as 55 mph blew away sand on the dunes of a beach near Angus, Ivor Campbell and Jenny Snedden (along with their pooches Ziggy and Juno) spotted the unique i...
Navigating a new city can be daunting for migrants, but one Colombian found guidance in a 2024 program that taught essential life skills, from credit scores to public transit.
Feline friends may unlock secrets to conquering cancer. Household cats could provide vital insights into treating devastating diseases like breast cancer.
Forget everything you know about stand-up paddle boards - the Riverskate is a game-changer. With its ability to intentionally sink its bow and stern, this watercraft unlocks a world of thrilling maneuvers.
A single nasal spray vaccine that shields against a wide range of respiratory viruses is on the horizon, according to Stanford scientists' promising animal trials.
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UC Berkeley's Social Sciences division charts a bold 5-year vision to elevate its global impact through cutting-edge research, transformative education, and community partnerships.
Harnessing the power of blue energy just got a game-changer: a novel approach tackles the long-standing challenge of rapid ion transport without compromising selectivity.
The Chincha Islands off the coast of Peru are home to many seabird species that cover their island homes with thick layers of poop, or guano. New research now suggests that ancient Peruvians in the Chincha Valley on the Peruvian mainland hunted these seabirds, collected their guano, and used it to f...
Agroecology is feeding Africa and healing the planet. PELUM Kenya champions this sustainable farming approach through advocacy, networking, and capacity building for smallholder farmers.
Dóra Maurer, a pioneering Hungarian conceptual artist, has died at 88. Her boundary-pushing work explored the fluid nature of meaning across time and space, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.
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Manipulated images, mocked protesters, and Russian influence campaigns - AI-fueled deception has infiltrated our digital lives. Now, Microsoft offers a blueprint to combat this growing threat.
At just 10 years old, Victoria Ford has been harnessing her creativity to tackle life's challenges. Now, she's putting those skills to work for a worthy cause.
Forget the train - the ferry offers a slower, more scenic journey, with the thrill of arrival and the bliss of sitting back to soak in skylines, islands, and azure waters.
Surprising new research reveals baby chickens share a fundamental human trait - the "bouba-kiki effect" that links sounds to shapes, shedding light on language's origins.
Cosmic "snowmen" in the outer solar system may form from a surprisingly simple gravitational dance, as revealed by the latest images from NASA's New Horizons mission.
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Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets....
Sixth-generation Iowa farmer Tanner Faaborg defied tradition, transforming his family's 8,000-pig operation into a mushroom farm. But his boldest move? Facing skepticism from his own brother.
Nestled in the heart of Milan, a stunning 1930s villa-turned-museum has become the temporary home for South Korea during the Olympics, offering a unique cultural backdrop.
Breakthroughs in nano-engineering have yielded artificial pores rivaling the scale of nature's ion channels, unlocking new frontiers in molecular sensing, computing, and materials science.
A devastating fungus is decimating the world's banana supply, having already wiped out the beloved Gros Michel variety. But scientists are racing to unravel the microbe's secrets and safeguard this vital crop.