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Two University of Georgia researchers used specially trained dogs and cameras to spot long-tailed weasels for the first time in decades, including the first south Georgia sighting in 30 years. Their friendship-fueled adventure is helping protect one of the state's most mysterious creatures.
New research reveals that sensory neurons create a "memory" of allergens, explaining why people develop more allergies as they get older. The discovery could lead to treatments that prevent allergies from taking hold in the first place.
Worried that running will ruin your knees? New research shows the opposite is true. A Washington Post health series reveals four simple habits that keep knees healthy for life.
Six Norwegian Green Party members are pushing to make balcony solar panels legal, a change that could slash electricity bills and help families stay powered during emergencies. The technology is already thriving across Europe but remains banned in Norway despite the country's renewable energy goals.
A Seattle startup just proved we can harvest clean energy from underwater volcanoes nearly a mile beneath the ocean surface. The breakthrough could help island nations ditch expensive fossil fuels for renewable power from the deep sea.
A southern ground hornbill at Amsterdam's ARTIS Zoo received 3D-printed replacements for both parts of his broken beak in a procedure never documented before. Within hours of surgery, he was already using his new titanium and plastic beak to eat independently.
A comedian's hilarious take on rediscovering winter coat pockets has captured 6.4 million hearts online. Her relatable comedy sketch proves sometimes the best joy comes from life's small, silly moments.
Mozambique just declared 23,000 acres of Mount Mabu a protected conservation area, safeguarding one of southern Africa's wettest regions and its 200 butterfly species. The sacred mountain, called the "butterfly forest" by Sir David Attenborough, is now preserved for both wildlife and local communities.
A Ukrainian soldier stranded in a dangerous combat zone for over a year has been airlifted to safety by an unmanned hexacopter drone. The groundbreaking rescue shows how technology is saving lives in situations too risky for human teams.
After decades in border camps, Myanmar refugees can finally work outside, and 6,800 people already have jobs supporting their families. Ray Boe now earns enough pouring concrete in Bangkok to help his parents after aid cuts left them borrowing money for food.
Armenia and Colombia just launched a groundbreaking coalition bringing 17 countries together to rescue species on the brink of extinction. The initiative turns global promises into real action with scientific expertise and shared resources.
A common blood pressure medication called losartan might do double duty by activating brown fat, the calorie-burning tissue linked to better heart health and lower disease risk. Scientists discovered this connection while analyzing over 100,000 patient scans.
Researchers discovered molecular damage inside taste buds that explains why some people can't taste food more than a year after recovering from COVID-19. The breakthrough offers the first biological proof of long-term taste dysfunction and hope for future treatments.
Israel's largest vocational tech school network just launched its academic year with 12,000 students learning practical engineering skills that power the nation's innovation economy. New programs are opening doors for ultra-Orthodox students and creating direct pathways into cutting-edge industries like electric vehicles and medical technology.
Ghana and Germany are joining forces to expand technical education programs that give young people real job skills. The partnership aims to prepare Ghana's youth for a changing workforce while boosting employment opportunities.
After 16 years undefeated against rival Oakland schools, McClymonds High finally met their match Friday night when Oakland High pulled off a stunning upset. The victory ended the longest active winning streak in the Oakland Athletic League.
Dr. Garry Hunt, one of eight scientists chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants for NASA's Voyager imaging team, shares how the mission transformed our understanding of the outer planets. The probes, launched in 1977 to take advantage of a planetary alignment that happens once every 176 years, continue transmitting data nearly 50 years later.
Researchers successfully stored pig kidneys frozen for more than a year, then thawed and transplanted them with full function restored. The breakthrough could eliminate desperate timing constraints that keep over 100,000 Americans waiting for life-saving organ transplants.