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Deafness reversed! A single gene therapy injection restored hearing in children with congenital deafness caused by OTOF gene mutations. Most heard at conversational levels within six months.
Anna Nicole Smith's final months were a whirlwind of joy and sorrow. She welcomed daughter Dannielynn on Sept 7, 2006, only for her son Daniel to die 3 days later. Five months later, Anna Nicole passed away.
Forget everything you know about catalysts. New research shows restricting molecular access in hollow nanoreactors, not unhindered access, can dramatically boost chemical reaction efficiency.
Quantum mechanics' biggest puzzle: how fuzzy possibilities become reality. New research suggests spontaneous "collapse" processes, possibly linked to gravity, subtly blur time itself.
Shedding pounds without sacrificing bone health? Scientists found a compound promoting weight loss, bypassing the bone damage common in restrictive diets.
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A subtle mechanical adjustment reveals a powerful way to control quantum behavior. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing.
Houston launched "Vulnerable to Vibrant" in 2024, training 50 Black, low-income, and formerly incarcerated residents for clean energy jobs. They earned $18/hour and solar certification.
This tiny dinosaur-era mammal may hold the secret to surviving Earth’s worst extinction.
Want to slow aging and inflammation? Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein, improving health even without weight loss.
A new bill, the "Save Willy Act," aims to protect whales in San Francisco Bay. Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-Ca.) introduced the bill, named after the 90s film, as whale deaths rise.
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Mountains: postcard-perfect views, or a constant struggle for survival? Extreme altitudes mean weather turns in minutes, and help is miles away. For Lahaul-Spiti travelers, adventure can quickly become a fight for life.
AI could detect pancreatic cancer years earlier. This revolutionary system spots tumors long before they're visible, offering hope for earlier treatment and better outcomes.
Every evening, chimpanzees build a new nest—usually in a tree—from branches, leaves, and twigs. These arboreal architects create comfortable, safe spaces to sleep as they move through the forest.
Single-use plastics last forever, but what if they didn't? "Living plastics" are here: products designed to self-destruct on command, thanks to plastic-degrading microbes.
NASA Kennedy Space Center technicians offloaded eight HEPA wall modules and other ground support equipment on April 27 at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.
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Against all odds, Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, stormed to an improbable Kentucky Derby victory, giving jockey Jose Ortiz his first win and making DeVaux the first woman trainer to saddle a Derby winner.
Forget faint alien signals. For 50+ years, SETI assumed weak, scattered broadcasts. Now, a new study suggests advanced civilizations would make themselves impossible to miss.
Washington's Stillaguamish Tribe is transforming farmland into wetlands, removing levees to restore Chinook salmon.
Embiid (34 pts, 12 reb, 6 ast) and Maxey (30 pts, 11 reb) powered the 76ers to a 109-100 Game 7 win over the Celtics, eliminating a favorite and setting up a Knicks showdown.
200 million people drink arsenic-contaminated water, risking cancer and heart disease. Scientists are now uncovering how this widespread exposure impacts human health.
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UAE lifts all flight restrictions imposed since the US-Israel war on Iran began. This move signals a strong recovery for the Middle East's travel sector.
Perovskite solar cells are revolutionizing renewables! High efficiency, low-cost, and lightweight, they're perfect for windows, vehicles, and portable devices—far beyond traditional panels.
Future-forward luxury arrives May 2, 2026. This 2+2 electric convertible boasts carbon fiber, real-time DiSus-M suspension, and advanced driving features.
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, just won the Kentucky Derby! Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to win the Triple Crown's opening leg.
Imagine sensors smaller than a penny, costing cents, detecting motion with sound alone. Georgia Tech researchers developed passive metal tags that emit unique ultrasonic sounds on contact—no power needed.
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Human hearts can heal! Scientists just proved heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, a feat previously only seen in mice.
Axons aren't uniform tubes. New evidence reveals they're dynamic, pearl-like structures, fundamentally changing our understanding of brain wiring.
Ever feel like everyone shared your name? If you're a Michael, that's about to pay off! Firehouse Subs will give every person named Michael a free Steak & Cheese Melt on May 6, 2026.
Boost your brain! HEPA air purifiers can slightly improve mental flexibility and executive function in adults 40+, potentially fighting pollution-related cognitive decline.
New rules protect writers and actors from AI exploitation and expand international film eligibility.
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A humpback whale calf, nicknamed Timmy, repeatedly stranded in German waters, sparking widespread concern and media frenzy. Now, Timmy is free in the North Sea.
Whale lovers worldwide rooted for Timmy, the humpback who captured hearts. Could he find his happy ending?
This week, the universe revealed its hidden layers, from cosmic particle accelerators to quantum dances. Plus, a secret immune pathway supercharged mRNA cancer vaccines.
A 1775 dream of a mechanical volcano is now real! Two Melbourne engineering students recreated Sir William Hamilton's design from an 18th-century watercolor and sketch.
A new statue in Waterloo Place depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag. But there's a catch: the flag is blinding him.
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Cosmic rays, our galaxy's most energetic particles, have long puzzled scientists. Now, LHAASO observations pinpoint a binary star system, LS I +61° 303, blasting particles past a critical energy barrier.
Ancient Roman sailors waterproofed ships with sophisticated organic coatings, a new study of a 2,200-year-old shipwreck reveals.
A distorted dinosaur skull, once dismissed as unusable, now reveals new insights into early carnivores thanks to detailed digital reconstruction.
Blake Shelton surprised the Indiana Fever at practice, leaving guard Sophie Cunningham starstruck. The Grammy winner dropped in while in Indianapolis, where his Ole Red bar opens in 2027.
A young humpback whale, a national sensation after beaching in Germany, has been released by rescuers. Experts say its survival chances are low.