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Artemis II astronauts send home a new view of Earth.
Moon mission photos are stunning, but not random. Astronauts are getting scientific guidance on what to capture as they approach the lunar surface.
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From concrete fortress to creative hub: Berlin's Mäusebunker reclaims its future.
Built in 1981 for Charité, the Forschungseinrichtung für Experimentelle Medizin housed thousands of lab animals—mice, rats, rabbits—for biomedical research. Its architecture is as startling as its function.
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Police "ban" bingo, sparking delightful chaos among 50 seniors.
Mess with a senior's hard candy or TV, and you'll get a look. Mess with their bingo? That's a war. Story Point Senior Living learned this when an April Fool's bingo ban sparked hilarious resident outrage.
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Could a common weight loss drug also brighten mental health for many?
GLP-1 drugs might do more than manage weight. A new study suggests these medications could significantly lower risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use.
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The quiet evolution in Mission Control for Artemis II.
NASA's first Artemis II science officers—Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia—are pioneering a new era, integrating lunar science directly into Mission Control to shape future Artemis crews.
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Stanley Tucci's guide to Italy's future food traditions.
Stanley Tucci effortlessly embodies any role. From Nigel in *The Devil Wears Prada* to George Harvey in *The Lovely Bones* and Paul Child in *Julie & Julia*, his versatility makes every character iconic.
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Seattle welcomes three new orcas to its waters, delighting whale watchers.
Seattle's newest tourists are making a splash! A pod of three killer whales, never before seen here, are delighting onlookers with visits to the Space Needle and downtown skyline.
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UC Berkeley's library just digitized 10,000 historic maps, inviting fresh discoveries.
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The humble kiwiberry offers a surprising shield against lung cancer.
This kiwiberry relative could fight cancer! Scientists are buzzing about a little-known fruit's potential to disrupt early cancer processes.
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Miami welcomes Basquiat's masterpieces for all to discover.
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The secret to Granny's viral prank? Her Oscar-worthy fake tears.
An April Fool's prank by TikTok's @grannysday has viewers in stitches! She convinced her daughter, Michelle, that her caregiver was stealing from her, using a panicked voice for a hilarious, viral call.
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Geologists finally crack a 150-year riddle of Utah's Green River.
A 150-year geological mystery in the US may finally be solved! New research explains how the Green River, Colorado's largest tributary, carved its canyon.
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Hello, World: Artemis II crew delivers a fresh look at our planet
Commander Reid Wiseman captured a "spectacular" image of Earth from the Orion capsule. The Artemis II crew is now heading towards the Moon.
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The Weather Channel brings back its classic Y2K look.
The Weather Channel just dropped a bombshell: a new Y2K-inspired look for its website and app! Fans demanded it, and TWC delivered, promising "This is not an April Fool's joke.
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Underwater volcano reveals its secrets: new lava fields reshape the seafloor.
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Humans leave Earth orbit, rewriting a 50-year space story.
Artemis II astronauts just passed 100,000 miles from Earth, rocketing towards the moon. They're on track to break humanity's deep-space travel record!
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$17.9 Million for a Varma: A New High for Indian Art
Raja Ravi Varma's "Yashoda and Krishna" just shattered records, selling for $17.9 million at Saffronart in Delhi. This monumental sale signals a booming high-end market for Indian art.
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Today's Hope-Up: The Universe Got Weird, and So Did Your Fingertips
The universe is playing by its own rules! From planets defying formation to liquids snapping like solids, scientists are busy rewriting textbooks. Plus, humans are headed back to the moon.
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Chicago aquarium welcomes a tiny fish once thought unbreedable in captivity.
A warty frogfish, or clown anglerfish, just made history! This marks the first time this unique species has been born and raised in captivity.
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Chelsea's art scene expands as one gallerist doubles down on its future.
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Light quietly sculpts new "shape-shifting" semiconductors.
Light bends perovskite crystals! Researchers found these unique semiconductors rapidly and reversibly change shape when exposed to light—a behavior unseen in traditional materials.
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Seville reclaims its ancient Holy Week tradition from a modern misinterpretation.
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What a rare engine boost revealed about Earth's glow.
Artemis II astronauts are on humanity's first lunar flyby in 50+ years! After a near-perfect launch, they're under 170,000 miles from the Moon, cruising on their 10-day mission.
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Sunlight now splits water for fuel.
Yale researchers can now watch sunlight convert to fuel in real-time, at the nanoscale. Their new method reveals how a catalyst splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, tracking electron movement.
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Can wetlands return from the brink in drought-stricken lands?
A.K.M. Fazlul Haque smiled with relief: Bangladesh declared Bharardaho Beel and Patuakamri Beel in Rangpur Special Biodiversity Conservation Areas, validating years of effort.
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Detroit's city workers now earn a living wage.
Local leaders are betting livable wages for city employees will boost consumer stability and community investment. But an expert warns this policy could force tough tax and spending choices.
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Could living walls finally deliver on their green promise?
Living green walls promise energy savings, better air, and stunning design. But these plant-filled systems often fail to deliver consistent performance.
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A simple liquid just fractured like a solid.
Liquids can snap like solids when stretched! This unexpected discovery challenges basic physics, opening doors for new tech.
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Could fishers and environmentalists be writing the ocean's comeback story?
Fishers and environmentalists unite to save our oceans! "Sea Change" by Leland and Workman reveals how catch shares, a powerful management strategy, curb overfishing and create a sustainable future.
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Student art is rewriting the walls of a Karnataka college.
Shivamogga's Sahyadri College walls aren't just structural; they tell stories. From Kuvempu's portrait to Hase chittara patterns and vibrant murals, art transforms ordinary spaces into living narratives.
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Dads are turning playdates into climate action.
Climate change adds a new layer of stress to parenting. Dads are stepping up, collaborating to define their role in building a sustainable future for their kids.
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March job growth uplifts workers.
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs last month, boosting the job market. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% as fewer people sought work.
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Rumors of Jonathan's demise were greatly exaggerated: the 193-year-old tortoise still thrives.
Reports of the world's oldest land animal's death were greatly exaggerated! Jonathan, a nearly 200-year-old tortoise, is still alive and well on St. Helena island.
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Tomorrow's planes and drones could fly stronger, lighter.
Chinese scientists developed a new composite manufacturing method, boosting spacecraft, aircraft, and drone strength by up to 26%. Their balanced lay-up approach minimizes stress for stronger, lighter structures.
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Parents can breathe easier about infant pain relief.
Good news for parents! A major study offers reassuring early findings, challenging previous concerns about common infant painkillers.
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Your own sweat may quietly protect you from the flu.
A natural peptide could be a silent weapon against the flu. It interferes with the virus's critical first steps, potentially stopping infection before it even starts.
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Artemis II astronauts journey beyond Earth's orbit.
Humans are leaving Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972! Artemis II embarks on its lunar journey, heading for the far side of the Moon.
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A single shot helps children born deaf hear the world in weeks.
Born deaf? A new gene therapy is giving people the chance to hear, often within weeks. A single injection delivers a key hearing gene directly into the inner ear.
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Octopus solves blind dates with a hormone-sensing arm
Octopuses have sex at arm's length! Scientists reveal how males use a specialized arm, the hectocotylus, to deliver sperm packages to females. But how does it find its target?
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