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A college beach cleanup on September 19 honors the exact spot where African American beachgoers challenged segregation in the 1940s. Students are cleaning the historic "Inkwell" where Nick Gabaldón helped open California's beaches to everyone.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows that special antibodies may train the immune system to control HIV for years without daily medication. One participant has now gone more than three years without needing antiretroviral therapy.
A virtual biotech company staffed by 37,000 AI agents discovered biological signals that predict drug success and designed a cancer therapy later validated by a major pharmaceutical company. This could revolutionize how we develop life-saving medications.
Researchers in Denmark have figured out how to produce a vital cancer medication using yeast instead of rare tree bark, potentially cutting costs in half. The breakthrough could make chemotherapy more affordable and accessible worldwide.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just reached a major milestone on its journey through space, capturing its first starlight with a camera 100 times more powerful than Hubble. The $4 billion telescope survived budget battles and launched early, now heading toward discoveries that could solve astronomy's biggest mysteries.
A giant crater discovered on the moon is giving scientists their first pristine look at a once-in-a-century impact event. NASA's spacecraft captured the rare phenomenon in real time, creating a natural laboratory for future lunar exploration.
A leopard-spotted wildcat smaller than a house cat just became the first new feline species identified in over a century. The tilcayo, long known to Bolivian locals, was confirmed through genetic testing in the cloud forests where it lives.
A Canadian kid who nearly caught a home run in his baseball cap got an even better gift from the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast team. His dad brought home one Brewers hat years ago, and now Gavin has two to remember forever.
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Scientists at Stanford created mice with brains that are half human neurons, opening new paths to treat conditions like dementia and cerebral palsy. The breakthrough lets researchers study human brain diseases that were nearly impossible to investigate before.
Thailand's woodworking industry is booming as its second international exhibition expands by half, drawing manufacturers and tech providers from 19 countries. The growth signals rising demand for sustainable, high-tech solutions across Southeast Asia's furniture sector.
Sri Lanka just appointed its first female Permanent Representative to the UN Economic Commission for Africa, opening doors to groundbreaking partnerships. Ambassador Nirmala Paranavitana is already connecting Sri Lankan expertise with African nations on everything from rice farming to disaster management.
Kenenisa Bekele, one of the greatest distance runners in history, is lacing up for the Berlin Marathon at age 44, proving that passion for the sport doesn't fade with time. The Ethiopian champion returns to the course where he came within two seconds of breaking the world record seven years ago.
Lionel Messi reached a stunning milestone Wednesday night, netting his 100th goal for Inter Miami in just 115 appearances. The soccer legend led his team to another trophy, proving age is just a number when it comes to greatness.
Scientists discovered a fossil capybara tooth in Chile's Atacama Desert, one of Earth's driest places, proving the landscape was once wet enough to support water-loving animals. The 8.8-million-year-old tooth shows how dramatically our planet's landscapes can transform over time.
Archaeologists discovered a synagogue at Magdala that was operating during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, complete with stunning artwork and mysterious carvings. While they can't prove Jesus taught there, the building existed at exactly the right time and place described in the Gospels.
A space rock carved out a massive crater on the moon two years ago, and scientists just discovered it. The 222-meter-wide impact happens only once every 132 years, offering rare insights as NASA plans future moon bases.
A NASA scientist stumbled upon the largest newly formed crater ever discovered in our solar system while reviewing routine lunar images. The finding reveals a rare impact event that researchers say only happens about once every 132 years.
Volunteers across America's Heartland are transforming yards and public spaces into native pollinator gardens to help restore declining bee and butterfly populations. Their grassroots effort is creating wildlife corridors one garden at a time.