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Amy Sherald transformed into her own masterpiece at the Met Gala! She embodied the girl from her iconic 2014 painting, "Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)," with designer Thom Browne.
Fashion's biggest night unfolded Monday as extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers ascended the Met staircase for its annual fundraiser.
Titanium driver faces dominated golf for 30+ years. Callaway's new Quantum drivers fuse titanium with carbon fiber using a "military-grade" polymer, creating the Tri-Force Face for enhanced performance.
Psychedelics could unlock the secrets of human consciousness. UC Berkeley Professor Michael Silver is recording brains on these substances to transform our understanding.
Waste sorting just got a high-tech upgrade. Humanoid robots are joining the automation revolution, stepping in as waste firms struggle to find staff.
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Razia Jan, who passed away at 81 in July 2025, lives on. Her fearless legacy is forever memorialized in the PBS documentary “What Tomorrow Brings.”
Evolution's rulebook is being rewritten! New research reveals vastly different species can use the SAME genetic pathways to develop similar traits.
Sharing music with your kids builds special bonds, but their endless replays can make you despise your favorite songs. It's not their fault; kids just love repetition.
Schlesinger Library's scrapbook collection reveals hidden histories and the texture of everyday life. These "mundane" arrangements offer scholars surprising insights into bygone eras.
Meet the fishing cat: twice the size of a housecat, with webbed toes and a waterproof coat. These stealthy predators prowl Asian wetlands, hunting fish and rodents to balance the ecosystem.
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Leonardo da Vinci's secrets are surfacing! A 30-year study mapped 21 generations of his family, identifying living male descendants and shared DNA markers stretching back to the Renaissance.
A new sound-based laser could measure gravity with unprecedented precision, reshaping navigation technology.
Quantum-inspired algorithms are revolutionizing materials science. Scientists can now rapidly analyze complex structures previously beyond computational reach.
Icy East Coast temperatures left nine sea turtles cold-stunned and stranded in Massachusetts last November. Rescued, they found temporary care at the New England Aquarium before flying south for rehab.
Stranded on an island for 15 months, six boys faced a real-life "Lord of the Flies" scenario. Their story, 11 years after the book's release, defied expectations.
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From listening to forests to creating vast ocean reserves, today's news highlights the power of careful attention and deliberate action. Plus, a 7-year-old swam from Sri Lanka to India.
Nepal's summer heat threatens farmers' grain, but Chattrapati Yadav's family in Dang has a solution: handmade earthen pots, passed down for generations, keep their harvest safe.
Jackie and Shadow’s newly named chicks Sandy and Luna are growing by leaps and bounds. While they pretty much look the same to the naked eye, there are some ways to tell them apart, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV). Formerly called Chick 1, Sandy has a larger head and neck. It also ha...
The Supreme Court just reinstated telemedicine and mail access for an abortion pill, lifting a nationwide ban. This temporary order expands access to the medication.
A newly found stegosaur skull in Spain reveals rare insights into the anatomy and evolution of one of Europe's most iconic dinosaurs.
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Playing Olivia Benson on SVU exposed Mariska Hargitay to the harsh realities of sexual assault and abuse. This inspired her to launch the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2004.
Lasers and sharks? Marine ecologists are using this surprising combo to save threatened species. Australian researchers merge optics and geochemistry for precise data on snub-nosed speartooth sharks.
Listen up! Researchers are using sound to diagnose ecosystem health. A new ETH Zürich study, featured in Mongabay's Founder's Briefs, uses this acoustic method to evaluate Costa Rica's conservation payments.
Chemo fog? Exercise and low-dose ibuprofen may help counter cognitive decline during chemotherapy, a new clinical trial suggests.
A tiny house for a family? The Soma delivers! This home on wheels boasts three bedrooms and a large open living area, proving spacious design is possible for everyone.
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Osaka University researchers cracked the dolphin speed mystery! Supercomputer simulations revealed how their tails create massive, powerful vortex rings, driving incredible propulsion.
Feeding the future is critical, but we often overlook the ocean—a vital food source for billions. This oversight is costly: 60% of marine ecosystems are degraded. Ghana just put ocean protection on the map.
A year ago, AltoVolo's eVTOL sportscar was just renders. Now, the UK company has a working prototype taking to the skies!
Ozempic and Wegovy, famous for diabetes and weight loss, may offer a surprising mental health boost. A decade-long study of 100,000 people found these GLP-1 drugs improve mood.
Galápagos plants reveal evolution's incredible flexibility. Repeated evolution and emerging species highlight its active, ongoing role in shaping life today.
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A newly uncovered document from ancient Dongola is reshaping historians' understanding of a little-understood period in Sudan’s past.
Reform UK's Leicestershire council just defied party lines, backing wild beaver releases to combat flooding. This move contradicts Reform's anti-rewilding stance.
A mummy just coughed up an Iliad fragment! This is the first literary papyrus found in embalming, revealing new insights into Roman Egyptian cultural practices.
For 40+ years, Theo Eshetu has crafted mesmeric films for cinema, TV, and exhibitions, always innovating how they're shown. From mirror boxes in "Brave New World" to ovoid frames, his work redefines viewing.
For 28-year-old designer Shreya Thakkar, witnessing her grandparents' aging in Vadodara sparked a mission. This March 2023 story, now from our archives, reveals her journey.
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Twenty-two crew from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska are now in Pakistan for repatriation. The US seized the vessel for violating its blockade on Iranian ports.
At 4 AM, a 7-year-old boy vanished into the dark waters off Sri Lanka. No fanfare, just a child, the sea, and a treacherous 29km swim across the Palk Strait ahead.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC will make history on May 20, becoming the first North Korean sports team to play in the South since 2018 when they face Suwon FC in the Women's Asian Champions League semifinal.
Inter Milan secured their 21st Scudetto with three matches to spare, beating Napoli to the title! Celebrations erupted across Milan as fans flooded the streets after their 2-0 victory over Parma.
May 1, 1893: 200,000 people, dignitaries, and President Cleveland converged on Chicago. They witnessed the "White City" open, ushering in the electric age with a single telegraph key press.