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Two research teams used the same AI to solve a tough quantum encryption problem, and submitted their solutions just three hours apart. It's opening exciting new doors for scientific discovery, even as it raises fresh questions about how we share credit for breakthroughs.
A new study of over 1,300 adults shows virtual treatment for gambling disorder works fast, with most people seeing real improvement in just two weeks. Even those struggling with anxiety or depression alongside gambling problems found meaningful relief through online care.
A 58-year-old ovarian cancer patient in Manchester became the first person in the world to receive a pioneering therapy that could transform how we fight multiple types of cancer. The "off-the-shelf" treatment uses donated immune cells engineered to hunt down tumors.
Nigeria's Goodness Nwachukwu shattered her own world record with a stunning final throw at the Commonwealth Games, dedicating her gold medal to her late father. After two failed attempts left her in danger of missing the podium entirely, the 27-year-old discus thrower found her strength.
Mike Sciotti crawled 11.3 miles on his hands and knees in 1978 to raise money for muscular dystrophy. Nearly five decades later, his college returned to honor the world record that almost nobody remembered.
Sophia Walters broke a world record rowing across the Pacific Ocean in 2022. Now she's setting her sights on conquering the Atlantic this December in one of the planet's toughest endurance races.
Michelle Kommer and Dan Conrad turned every single wedding guest into a bridesmaid or groomsman for their Fargo celebration. Instead of registry gifts, they raised $25,000 for three charities close to their hearts.
New Mexico transformed its electricity supply from 80% fossil fuels to 62% clean energy in just five years, all while keeping prices below the national average. The state's abundant sunshine, evening winds, and new battery storage are now powering homes and businesses with dramatically less pollution.
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Audio engineers recovered hidden violin parts and powerful vocal notes from Ma Rainey's 1920s recordings that old technology couldn't play. The new box set reveals the full brilliance of the "Mother of the Blues" for the first time in a century.
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A pediatric doctor frustrated by overprescribing antibiotics has invented a way for families to test ticks at home for Lyme disease. The innovation could help 31 million Americans who get tick bites each year avoid unnecessary treatment while catching infections early.
Holocaust survivors in Dallas are racing against time to share their firsthand accounts of history's darkest chapter. Through a powerful speaker series, they're turning memory into action against hatred.
Humanoid robots are sewing clothes in factories across China with near-human precision, and one company just landed a groundbreaking 2,000-unit order. This marks the world's first mass deployment of humanoid robots in garment manufacturing.
The National Science Foundation is pouring $108 million into six cutting-edge research centers that could revolutionize everything from cancer detection to drug delivery. These materials science powerhouses will train over 460 students and early-career researchers while pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Long Beach Opera is bringing a free family opera about courage and ocean conservation to the Aquarium of the Pacific. The 30-minute show tells the story of a brave girl who saves a sick whale from pollution.
Tesla just built its 10 millionth electric vehicle, becoming the first pure EV maker to reach eight figures in production. The milestone shows clean transportation can work at massive scale.
A new once-daily pill could transform life for thousands of people in England living with a debilitating heart condition that makes simple activities exhausting. The treatment reached patients two weeks faster than usual thanks to groundbreaking collaboration between health regulators.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered an entire Martian valley covered in giant honeycomb-shaped rock patterns, unlike anything scientists have seen before. The breathtaking find could unlock new secrets about Mars' ancient past.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered an entire valley floor covered in honeycomb-shaped cracks that extend as far as its cameras can see. After 14 years exploring Mars, scientists have never seen anything like it, and the answer to how it formed could reveal whether this valley once supported life.