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Hiring slowed in January, with U.S. employers adding just 130,000 jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. However, annual revisions reveal last year's job growth was much weaker than initially reported.
Harmony Korine, the visionary filmmaker and multimedia artist, abandons his eclectic pursuits to fully immerse himself in the boundless realm of AI, as revealed in a captivating Hollywood Reporter interview.
Millions of years ago, the first land animals were fierce carnivores. But a 307-million-year-old fossil reveals one of the earliest plant-eaters, rewriting our understanding of ancient life.
Shocking study uncovers alarming cancer-linked chemicals lurking in popular hair extensions, igniting calls for urgent industry oversight.
Moderna's promising new flu shot faces a surprising roadblock, as US regulators unexpectedly refuse to review the potentially game-changing vaccine.
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A spiral galaxy, caught mid-flight, sheds glowing gas as it battles the harsh environment of a nearby galaxy cluster, as revealed by the iconic Hubble Space Telescope.
Fur's "soft gold" luster has faded as animal welfare advocates drive a dramatic decline in fur production over the past decade, new data reveals.
Shubham T, a 2021 batch rank IPS officer, faced a paralysing heaviness as he opened his books, haunted by four failed attempts. Doubts, fears, and comparisons with peers threatened to derail his dream, yet he persevered.
A delicate chemical balance during Earth's formation may hold the key to its habitability, preventing life-critical elements from being lost to the core or space.
Struggling to afford fresh, healthy food? D.C.'s new Grocery Access Pilot offers free Instacart+ memberships and monthly stipends to 1,000 SNAP-eligible residents, expanding access across the city.
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Aging anxiety may accelerate cellular aging in women, according to a new study. Mariana Rodrigues, the study's lead author, says subjective experiences can drive objective measures of aging.
Natilus, the US aerospace innovator, just secured $28M in funding to unveil its supersized Horizon blended-wing airliner - a double-decker cargo marvel.
The prime minister faces mounting pressure to address the troubling investigation into Leeds maternity services, as MPs demand urgent action to safeguard expectant mothers and their babies.
The Bureau of Land Management's first-ever oil and gas lease auction in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has sparked a legal battle, as three Gwich'in governments fight to stop the impending development.
Extracting precious metals from e-waste could be 13 times cheaper than mining, as scientists discover a way to heat electronics to 3,000°C and recover valuable resources without hazardous byproducts.
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Cheddar reservoir in Somerset has sprung back to life after heavy rains, now teeming with thousands of coots, gulls, ducks, and dozens of majestic great crested grebes in their vibrant breeding plumage.
Thousands of job seekers, especially low-income and non-native English speakers, have fallen victim to unscrupulous employment agencies demanding illegal upfront fees.
Fling open your windows and "burp the house" - this playful trend has deep roots in science and public health, especially in Germany where it's a daily ritual.
Gravity's grip on 3D bioprinting is a formidable foe. Cells sink, clogging syringes and distorting tissues. But MIT's MagMix solution keeps bio-inks uniform, enabling reliable, consistent human tissue creation.
Vibrant green and golden bell frogs, once bred in captivity, are poised to make a triumphant return to the wild. Immunized in groups of 15, these resilient amphibians will soon reclaim their natural habitats.
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Farmer-led collaboration emerges as a powerful force in combating biodiversity decline. A groundbreaking study examines "farmer clusters" - groups uniting to champion biodiversity-friendly farming across landscapes.
Brace yourself for a mind-bending revelation: space weather may secretly shape our planet's seismic activity. Researchers at Kyoto University are exploring this cosmic connection.
Scorching summers, frigid winters - the U.S. is heating up in uneven ways, posing unique challenges for states as they brace for climate change's impact.
A fragile clay layer beneath the Japan Trench was the unexpected culprit behind the catastrophic seafloor movement during the devastating 2011 earthquake, new research reveals.
Earth's atmosphere saw a shocking surge in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, during the early 2020s. Experts link this to a perfect storm of chemical and climate factors that allowed the gas to accumulate rapidly.
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Memories of a troubled childhood can shift with the quality of your current relationships, especially with parents, reveals groundbreaking new research on 1,000 young adults.
Interpol's 2025 global operation seized 30,000 live animals, confiscated illegal wildlife products, and identified 1,100 suspected traffickers - exposing the staggering scale of this $23 billion criminal industry.
Unraveling the brain's hidden highways: Groundbreaking imaging reveals the neural cables powering our most vital functions, opening new frontiers in trauma and disease assessment.
Farming as a lifeline: In Central Texas, the Refugee Collective empowers refugees to earn fair wages, grow culturally meaningful food, and implement regenerative agriculture.
Facing the ultimate challenge, Michael Catlett and his beloved Rogina exchanged vows in a poignant hospital room ceremony, seizing their final days together as husband and wife.
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Bucket list dreams come alive as the northern lights dance across the night sky. Though rare in the US, these celestial wonders shine brightest in Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
Exercise may be one of the most effective—and overlooked—treatments for depression and anxiety, from dancing to swimming. Discover the breakthrough that could change lives.
Escape to the windswept moors of 'Wuthering Heights' with a once-in-a-lifetime stay in Catherine Earnshaw's iconic bedroom, now available through Airbnb for three lucky couples.
Families in crisis are forced to fall into destitution before qualifying for shelter, as the PATH system is designed to manage crises, not prevent them.
A new study reveals data centers in Georgia and the Southeast may need less energy than predicted, potentially slashing energy bills and environmental impact.
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A groundbreaking study from Sweden upends the long-held belief that autism primarily affects boys. Tracking millions over decades, researchers found girls steadily catch up to boys in autism diagnoses as they mature.
Sixty years of development wisdom, locked away. But one woman's daring act rescued a trove of critical lessons before it vanished forever.
Explore the wonders of NASA's Curiosity rover as it navigates the Martian landscape, uncovering scientific discoveries that captivate the world.
Egypt's government undergoes major overhaul, appointing 13 new ministers to steer the country's economic future.
Paradoxically, as man-made pollutants declined, methane levels soared, with natural wetlands releasing more of this potent greenhouse gas.