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Scientists discovered that two isolated communities living 7,000 miles apart share nearly identical gut bacteria, passed down from common ancestors 17,000 years ago. The finding reveals that helpful microbes have journeyed alongside humans across continents for thousands of years.
Unity just unveiled a browser-based platform that lets people create 3D games using simple text prompts, no coding required. The tool aims to turn 3 billion game players into game creators.
A wildlife center in northeastern Thailand is saving dozens of tiny leopard cats every year, nursing burned and orphaned cubs back to health before releasing them into the wild. The rescue numbers have jumped sixfold since 2023, but the team's success rate keeps improving.
Two adopted softball players on opposing teams looked so alike that teammates noticed. They turned out to be biological sisters who'd been searching for each other their whole lives.
Former Baltimore Ravens lineman John Urschel just cracked a mathematics problem that stumped experts for three decades. His journey from the gridiron to groundbreaking research shows what's possible when you chase your true passion.
A groundbreaking 1960s experiment showed that when teachers believed students were gifted, those kids actually scored higher on IQ tests. The secret? Confidence is contagious.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim recently revealed her ADHD diagnosis, finally explaining challenges she faced for years while dominating snowboarding. Her openness offers hope to anyone struggling without answers.
A breakthrough medical device that fights deadly sepsis just received FDA fast-track approval status, offering new hope for 1.7 million American patients each year. The treatment targets the immune overreaction that kills nearly one in three hospitalized sepsis patients.
Jonathan the giant tortoise has lived nearly two centuries, and scientists just discovered his DNA works like a much younger animal's. His exceptional mitochondrial function might unlock clues to help humans live healthier, longer lives.
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to extend medical assistance in dying to people with mental illness as their sole condition, following intense debate about safeguards and eligibility. The decision reflects careful consideration of patient rights, medical ethics, and public safety concerns.
Singapore just committed S$800 million to accelerate breakthrough research in technologies that could help the world move away from fossil fuels. The new Decarbonisation Challenge will fund scientists and innovators working on solutions to climate change.
Two engineering students built plant towers that remove toxic gases from indoor air after a friend fainted from fumes in their makerspace. Early tests show the technology cuts harmful chemicals in offices by half within hours.
A rescued baby pangolin is learning to thrive again after being saved from illegal wildlife traffickers in Africa. The Tikki Hywood Foundation is nursing the little one back to health before releasing it into the wild.
A Dutch company built an electric railroad excavator that can swap batteries without stopping work, cutting emissions on tracks worldwide. The machine shares batteries with other equipment, making clean construction more affordable.
Scientists discovered a protein in the blood that could help diagnose tinnitus, the mysterious ringing in the ears that affects 14% of people worldwide. This breakthrough means doctors might soon have an objective way to detect and treat a condition that was previously impossible to measure.
Sir David Attenborough narrates a stunning new ocean documentary at age 100, revealing marine life "more precious than we ever realized" after nearly four years of filming. The BBC series promises to showcase never-before-seen behaviors from the darkest ocean depths using cutting-edge technology.
A major Saudi company just launched a $4.3 billion plan to build 8,000 homes across the kingdom in the next two years. The neighborhoods will blend housing with shops, offices, and entertainment to create complete communities.
After a decade of groundbreaking research, scientists are launching a $10 million accelerator to turn food allergy discoveries into actual medicines. The initiative brings together 100 researchers who've fundamentally changed how we understand food allergies.