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A Swiss athlete just launched nearly 100 feet into the air off a giant water airbag, shattering the world record for "blobbing" by over 20 feet. Three jumpers coordinated a simultaneous leap to catapult Robin Steiner into the Swiss sky.
Scientists discovered two massive zones of superheated rock deep inside Earth that help control our planet's protective magnetic shield. This breakthrough explains mysteries about how Earth stays geologically active and magnetically protected.
That "oldest octopus ever" fossil in the record books? Scientists just discovered it was never an octopus at all. Using technology brighter than the sun, researchers revealed what the mysterious blob really was.
Scientists discovered that microscopic liquid droplets in our cells, found only in 2009, might be ancient relics explaining how life first began on Earth. These mysterious blobs perform crucial jobs in every cell and could unlock biology's biggest mystery.
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After nearly three years of investigation, researchers finally identified a strange golden blob found on the Alaskan seafloor. The mysterious orb turned out to be tissue from a rare giant sea anemone that scientists are still trying to understand.
A trumpet-shaped blob at the bottom of ponds just proved that brains aren't required for learning. Harvard scientists watched single-celled organisms master a skill that researchers thought only animals with nervous systems could achieve.
Scientists have finally solved the puzzle of a mysterious golden blob discovered two miles deep in the Pacific Ocean off Alaska. The strange object turned out to be something left behind by a rare deep-sea creature.
Scientists discovered what could be a 1,700-year-old supernova remnant racing through space at two million miles per hour, incredibly close to the Milky Way's central black hole. If confirmed, this cosmic explosion would be one of the nearest ever found to our galaxy's heart.
A river in Colorado does something that shouldn't be possible: it cuts straight through a mountain range instead of flowing around it. After 150 years of debate, scientists finally discovered the mind-bending reason why.
Geologists have finally explained how Wyoming's Green River carved through mountains instead of flowing around them. The discovery reveals how Earth's hidden forces shape the landscapes we see today.
Scientists believe two massive structures deep inside Earth may be remnants of Theia, the planet that crashed into our world and created the Moon billions of years ago. This discovery could solve two ancient mysteries at once.
Researchers discovered that rare earth elements form above ancient subduction zones, potentially making it easier to locate deposits critical for tech and renewable energy. The breakthrough could help meet growing demand for materials essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines, and smartphones.
Astronomers using Hawaii's Subaru Telescope have captured a breathtaking image of a distant spiral galaxy that looks like a glowing cosmic wheel spinning through space. The picture reveals not just one galaxy, but glimpses of even more distant worlds beyond it.
A surprise Pokémon game starring shape-shifting Ditto has become 2026's highest-rated title so far, earning near-universal praise from critics. The cozy life simulator marks a fresh direction for the beloved franchise after years of fan complaints.
NASA needs volunteers to train AI that will unlock mysteries about "clumpy galaxies" where stars explode into life. All you need is a smartphone and a few minutes.
New research teaches AI to decode complex emotions in a single sentence, like when you praise and criticize at once. This could transform how chatbots respond to real human frustration.
Scientists finally identified the mysterious "golden orb" discovered two miles underwater in the Gulf of Alaska. Advanced DNA testing revealed it was the remains of a rare giant deep sea anemone.
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web, the invisible structure connecting everything in space. For the first time, researchers can now see this foundational framework when the universe was just a few hundred million years old.
A 20-year-old who stuck googly eyes on a controversial sculpture learned an expensive lesson about public art. The case shows how communities protect creative spaces while offering paths to redemption.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a way to recycle plastic by breaking it down at the molecular level. This breakthrough could transform how we handle plastic waste and reduce environmental pollution.
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