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The unexpected hero of the World Cup? Times Square
On a recent Sunday afternoon, the usual motley crew convened beneath the glowing billboards of Times Square. Costumed King Kong, Spiderman, and...
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Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials
A new review highlights exciting progress in atomically thin quantum materials where light and magnetism work together in ways never before...
NC State coach: QB Bailey could be country's best
Few quarterbacks in college football are better positioned for a breakthrough 2026 season than NC State's CJ Bailey.
PhD Student Transforms Balcony at Kerala Uni into Stunning, āHealingā Vertical Garden
Originally reported and written in July 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Thereās a special green space on...
Blind People Offered Hope of Seeing Again After Stem Cell Breakthrough Remakes Retinal Blood Vessels
Blind people have been offered fresh hope of seeing again after lab-grown cells restored retinal function in mice. When injected into mice with...
Mathellaneous in Emporia, Kansas
Mathellaneous is one of several free museums that can be found on the Emporia State University campus. However, one could argue that a similar...
Rare footage reveals how wolves hunt beavers
Outside humans, the overall numero-uno predator of beavers is the grey wolf. Research over the past decade or two in particular has gone a long...
River bacteria consume methane but fall short as global warming boosts emissions
Alberto Borges, oceanographer at the University of LiĆØge, has conducted a comparative study in Belgium and Africa on the microbial oxidation of...
A rare weather phenomenon is on track for a āhostileā clash with the Super El NiƱo
This has been a summer of extreme weather, so brace yourselfāit looks like Mother Nature may have another curveball up her sleeve. As if we donāt...
Who is Count Binface ā the alien space warrior standing against Brexit champion Nigel Farage?
In a week when the race to become Britainās next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another...
Virginia slaps data centers with big new tax ā but no climate rules
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and her fellow state Democrats romped to a governing trifecta last year, pledging to curtail rising electric...
Muskās SpaceX Starship launch suddenly aborted in what would have been its 13th flight
SpaceXās mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite,...
Why do pirates wear eye patches? The surprising truth
Pirates often wore eye patches, which may have aided vision in dim light. This practical solution helped them adapt quickly between bright decks...
Aqua adventures: Europeās best islands for water sports, diving, surfing and more
A new study has ranked the best islands in Europe for water sports based on search interest for activities such as surfing, diving, kayaking,...
The starry night redux: Dark energy camera captures stars, nebulae, clusters, and more in a rich, van Gogh-esque scene
The 570-megapixel Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera (DECam) captures a vibrant scene filled with swirls and stars reminiscent of...
This ordinary pen helped save Apollo 11 astronauts, now it has sold at auction for an $857,600
A crucial felt-tip pen, famously utilized by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission, fetched an astonishing $857,600 at Sotheby's Space...
Scientists discover heat-resistant coral reefs across 71 countries that could help protect oceans
A groundbreaking study has revealed the extensive mapping of over 64,000 square miles of heat-resistant coral reefs globally, empowered by...
New study defines conditions for successful long-term biodiversity net gain
A new study identifying the ecological conditions needed for biodiversity offsetting to achieve conservation goals could provide important...
Restoring ability to remove zombie cells may keep us sharp as we age
Zombie, or senescent, cells accumulate in our body with age, when we become less able to clear them. But a study in mice suggests that a drug...
Scientists warmed the same forest soil by 5Ā°C for 37 years; in the fourth decade, microbes began releasing carbon once thought safely locked away
Forest soils are releasing more carbon than previously believed. Warming temperatures cause stable soil organic matter to decompose. This...
Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals
The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is the worldās leading measure of sustainable wellbeing. It is calculated from three components: average life...
Spider-like creatures help uncover the surprising origins of fatherhood
Citizen scientists have helped researchers solve a long-standing mystery about how parental care evolved in harvestmen. Using photos and...
Scientists finally solved the mystery of Earth's greatest mass extinction
Why do beaches today have seashells from clams and snails instead of brachiopods? A new study suggests the answer lies in Earth's greatest mass...
Europeās best islands for holidays in 2026, ranked by weather, food and greenery
In a new study of Europeās best island escapes for 2026, Spain and Croatia dominate the overall top 10 ranking.
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