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Why are other kids starving? Witnessing childhood poverty ignited Luiza Lima Vieira's lifelong quest to end hunger, but first, she had to learn to listen to her own body.
US-Israel's war on Iran has crippled global energy, bottlenecking 20% of oil and LNG. Its climate impact is unknown, but new reports reveal our pre-conflict path.
Predictive text is more complex than you think. Scientists reveal our brains undergo an intricate process to anticipate words, far beyond simple AI algorithms.
Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit: new research reveals beer delivers "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet.
A "magic wand" moment: 6-year-old Saffie's sight was restored at Great Ormond Street with Luxturna gene therapy, her mum says.
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Lightning, a robot from Honor, just dominated a 13.1-mile race! This is a huge leap: last year, only 6 of 21 androids even finished.
Fashion's dirty secret: 200M liters of water for textiles, plus leather's toll. But shoes? They're the worst. 95% end up in landfills, taking generations to decompose.
MIT just bridged quantum and classical physics! A new study shows classical math can explain "spooky" quantum behavior, challenging our understanding of the subatomic world.
Neurobots, xenobots with neurons, self-organize nervous systems and enhance behaviors. This reveals new insights into how biology builds functional structures.
Kids in church: bored or captivated? While some squirm, others eagerly follow Bible stories, sometimes with hilarious interpretations. One mom's video of daughter Mia reading creation proves it.
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Months of grueling training culminate in 26.2 miles for elite marathoners. To even dream of the Boston Marathon, runners must first conquer a "Boston qualifier" race, joining 30,000 global athletes.
Childhood cancer is an unbearable fight. Imagine explaining hospital stays, medication, and hair loss to a toddler. One mom shared a heartwarming video of her two young children's reunion during treatment.
Wildflowers are thriving in an unexpected place: cities. Urban environments, with their stressful conditions and diverse, fragmented habitats, offer a unique refuge from dominant plants, allowing wildflowers to flourish.
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, might be a rare "petit-spot." New research suggests it forms from deep mantle magma, challenging its traditional classification.
Loïc Gouzer's new art auction app, Fair Warning, launches "No Warning" on April 23. This untested format challenges traditional art sales: buy now or make a single offer—no bidding wars.
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Life itself hinges on chemical reactions, powering cells, proteins, and DNA. But these vital, fleeting processes are incredibly hard to see.
BookTok, a community predominantly of women, is driving a real-world bookstore revival. After two years of decline, print book sales rose 1% in 2024.
Tiny cone ants in Arizona are performing a bizarre service: cleaning much larger harvester ants, even venturing inside their open jaws.
Evolutionary secrets unlocked! A massive study of thousands of West Eurasian genomes reveals nearly 500 genetic variants recently shaped by natural selection.
From decoding whale communication to understanding rubber's strength, today revealed hidden patterns. Plus, new superhighways for seabirds and gene therapy for hearing. A day of profound connections.
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Fraenkel Gallery partners with Metrograph for a unique film series! Six artists select films screening May 8-17, starting with Carrie Mae Weems's choice: No Country for Old Men.
Hungary lifted its veto after oil deliveries resumed, clearing the way for the EU's 27 members to approve a €90 billion loan for Kyiv.
Deaf children and adults up to 32 can now hear thanks to a new gene therapy. Some patients have maintained hearing for over two years.
The world mourned Ozzy Osbourne's passing in July 2025, losing a legend who carved out a genre that changed music forever. His legacy will inspire generations.
Nine major cities just demanded action. The Metropolitan Civic Leadership Alliance, a coalition of business-led organizations, sent letters to the House Transportation Committee...
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Just 30 minutes north of Luxembourg City, Beringen hides a secret: a monument of intertwined 'B's. This isn't just art; it's the 5x Beringen Monument, uniting five villages across Europe since 1989.
Love books? Celebrate your passion! World Book Day, established by UNESCO, is the perfect informal holiday to honor literature and reading.
The mystery of rubber's behavior is solved! Scientists finally understand how microscopic particles fundamentally alter this everyday material.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery isn't just a graveyard. It's a sprawling, beautiful landscape born from a 19th-century movement that transformed cramped, dark burial grounds into serene, expansive havens.
Farm materials can save your soil from summer heat. Simple mulching locks in moisture, cuts weeds, and keeps crops growing with less effort.
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Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away October 1, 2025, at 91, shared a previously unaired interview. She spoke with Dax Dasilva about the power of small actions and maintaining hope.
Unlock motor efficiency! A new AI model reveals how magnetic patterns dictate energy loss, revolutionizing electric motor design.
January 1969: An oil platform blowout off Santa Barbara unleashed over three million gallons of crude. Beaches darkened, marine life died. It was the largest oil spill in U.S. history.
Earth microbes are tougher than we thought! This discovery sparks new questions about life surviving beyond our planet.
WSU turned sewage sludge into a valuable energy asset. A pilot program validated a method that produces cleaner natural gas more efficiently, cutting waste disposal costs in half and boosting gas production by 200%.
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Hidden for decades in Sichuan's misty mountains, a vivid green pitviper is now a new species. Scientists overlooked it, mistaking it for a common snake—until DNA proved otherwise.
Protecting endangered "southern resident" orcas demands knowing their exact location. A new AI initiative, OrcaHello, analyzes ocean sounds to detect these whales in real-time, minimizing human impact.
Think you're nothing like a sperm whale? Think again. New research reveals their complex clicking communication closely mirrors human language, a fascinating discovery shared by RTBC's Michaela Haas.
Tree hugger" sounds cliché, but science says it's healthy! This Japanese "forest bathing" isn't hiking; it's intentional time in nature, soaking in the sights, sounds, and smells.
Struggling with cost-of-living under 35? New research from Southern Cross, QUT, and Griffith reveals financial literacy isn't enough. Discover three distinct "money behavior types" among young Australians.