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When Mike Trask found strange bones along a river in 1988, he unknowingly discovered the first elasmosaur west of the Rockies. His find inspired hundreds of amateur fossil hunters and created British Columbia's first paleontology society.
When Mike Trask found mysterious grey rocks on a river in 1988, he had no idea his discovery would transform Vancouver Island into a hotbed of fossil hunting. His find of an 85-million-year-old sea creature inspired hundreds of citizen scientists and created B.C.'s first paleontology society.
Florida State rising senior Jack Whaley claimed the prestigious US Amateur Championship title, defeating Jay Leng Jr. 4&3 at historic Merion Golf Club. The 21-year-old golfer returned to Tallahassee as a national champion, joining an elite group of amateur players who've won one of golf's most coveted titles.
When 13-year-old Heather Trask spotted strange rocks on a riverbed in 1988, she had no idea she'd just discovered BC's first complete marine dinosaur. Her find launched a paleontology movement that turned amateur hobbyists into world-class fossil hunters.
A specialized conference in California is bringing together radio enthusiasts who are transforming vintage amateur radio into cutting-edge digital technology. The event celebrates how hobbyist experimenters are pushing the boundaries of wireless communication.
An amateur city football league in China's Jiangsu province is packing stadiums with average crowds of 28,600 fans, beating the professional national league. The secret? Playful local rivalries celebrating regional food, dialects, and pride.
Jack Whaley from Doncaster became only the third English player in history to win the US Amateur Championship, defeating American Jay Leng Jr. in a dramatic 36-hole final at Pennsylvania's Merion Golf Club. The victory books him spots at golf's biggest tournaments, including The Open at St Andrews in 2027.
Jack Whaley became only the second Englishman in over a century to win the US Amateur Championship, earning spots at golf's most prestigious tournaments. The 22-year-old from Doncaster fought back from a two-hole deficit to defeat his higher-ranked opponent at historic Merion Golf Club.
Jack Whaley became only the third Englishman to win the US Amateur Championship, with his father Andy by his side as his caddie. The emotional victory earned the 22-year-old spots in golf's most prestigious tournaments and a moment father and son will cherish forever.
Tiger Woods' son Charlie, 17, shot even par in his second round to earn a spot in a 14-player playoff for the final two match-play positions at the U.S. Junior Amateur. It marks a major turnaround for the young golfer after missing the cut by wide margins in his previous two attempts.
Grand Canyon University sophomore Alexis Vakasiuola sank a 10-foot putt to win the Arizona Amateur Women's Championship, earning her spot at the prestigious U.S. Women's Amateur Championship. After finishing just one stroke short last year, the San Tan Valley native returned to claim victory and represent her home state on the national stage.
Four amateur astronomers in southern France discovered a comet heading toward the Sun 300 million kilometers away, earlier than any similar comet has been detected before. Using just four private telescopes and tracking software, they beat major space agencies to one of astronomy's most exciting finds.
Seventeen-year-old Noah Maclauchlan captured the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, crediting mental toughness and resilience for his victory. The young golfer's hot putter and never-quit attitude carried him to one of junior golf's most prestigious titles.
Valentine Delon overcame back surgery to win golf's prestigious Women's Amateur Championship at Scotland's Muirfield, earning spots in four major tournaments. The 21-year-old French player never trailed in her final match, proving that setbacks don't define your future.
A 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil discovered in a Roman pit reveals that ancient Britons were curious about prehistoric life nearly two millennia ago. This find pushes back our understanding of when humans first began collecting and valuing fossils.
Lazarus Kgasi started as a random hire digging up fossils to support his family. Now he's a junior curator discovering ancient species and changing who gets to tell Africa's origin story.
An amateur mathematician just cracked a six-decade-old math puzzle with help from AI, proving that groundbreaking discoveries are no longer reserved for specialists with advanced degrees. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can become a true research partner, not just a search tool.
Patrick Wiggins just spotted his 10th supernova from his backyard observatory in Utah, joining an elite club typically reserved for large institutions and professional astronomers. The stellar explosion happened 40 to 50 million years ago, but its light just reached Earth.
A metal detector enthusiast just uncovered Finland's largest Viking Age coin cache, nearly 10 pounds of silver buried 1,000 years ago. The discovery is rewriting what archaeologists know about this quiet Finnish town's bustling past.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is stepping up to save American boxing with a new invitational tournament in Las Vegas. The Hall of Famer wants to rebuild the grassroots boxing scene that once produced champions like himself.
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