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Cameron Boozer scored 18 points to help No. 3 Duke defeat top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a thrilling neutral-site showdown that felt more like March Madness than February. The Blue Devils dominated the boards and showcased offensive versatility to hand the Wolverines their first loss in 11 games.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson sank her first-ever game-winning shot at the buzzer, a spinning 3-pointer that sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight with an 87-85 win over LSU. The dramatic finish capped a remarkable turnaround season for Duke, who won 24 of their last 26 games after starting 3-6.
Star quarterback Darian Mensah is heading to Miami after Duke and the player resolved their legal dispute over his transfer. The settlement clears the way for last season's ACC passing leader to join the national runner-up Hurricanes.
Marine biologists witnessed something extraordinary off Loreto, Mexico: an albino blue whale, one of the rarest sightings in marine biology history. The discovery caps a record-breaking season that shows endangered blue whales are thriving in protected waters.
Ashlon Jackson had never hit a game-winning shot in her career. Then she drained a 3-pointer as time expired to send Duke to the Elite Eight in the most dramatic way possible.
Duke Energy employees rolled up their sleeves to tackle major projects at the Terre Haute Humane Society, providing expertise and labor the shelter couldn't afford on its own. Fifty volunteers spent their Duke Energy in Action Day making life better for animals in need.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
Freshman Braylon Mullins sank a 35-foot shot with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a stunning last-second victory over Duke. The rainbow jumper is already being compared to the greatest buzzer-beaters in college basketball history.
The rare Blue Moon happening May 31st isn't just a calendar quirk. It's a reminder of humanity's ancient connection to our cosmic companion overhead.
Two Duke alumni just earned prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarships covering three years of graduate study at Stanford University. Both are heading into medical research with missions to make healthcare more accessible to underserved communities.
Blue whales sing at frequencies so low that killer whales can't hear them beyond a kilometer, effectively making the ocean's loudest animal acoustically invisible to its only predator. This discovery reveals how nature's largest creatures use sound as a survival tool.
Tonight's full moon is a double rarity: a blue moon and a micromoon happening at once. The celestial show peaks at 4:45 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 31, and won't happen again until 2027.
Just days after a devastating rocket explosion, Blue Origin's CEO announced an ambitious six-month timeline to rebuild and return to flight. Despite skepticism, the company has federal support and a solid plan forward.
A blue micromoon will light up the sky this weekend, and skywatchers won't see another one until December 2028. Southern Hemisphere viewers get an extra treat when the moon passes in front of a bright star.
Blue Origin is partnering with NASA to protect Earth from dangerous asteroids using ion beams and high-speed impacts. The NEO Hunter mission will scan, deflect, and divert space rocks before they can threaten our planet.
Jeff Bezos just joined SpaceX in the reusable rocket club. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster successfully launched and landed for the second time, marking a major milestone in making space travel more affordable.
Missing the rare Blue Micromoon on May 31, 2026? Italian astronomers are offering a front-row seat through a free livestream that brings this celestial wonder to anyone with an internet connection.
A tiny island nation just proved you can protect the ocean and attract investors at the same time. Seychelles launched the world's first sovereign blue bond in 2018, raising $15 million to safeguard marine life while inspiring countries worldwide to follow suit.
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After years of mysterious decline, juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay surged by 121% this winter, reaching their highest numbers since 2019. Scientists are cautiously optimistic while continuing to investigate what's been affecting these young crustaceans.
Spain just earned 794 Blue Flags for its beaches, marinas and boats, the highest number ever awarded to any country. The eco-certification means cleaner water, safer swimming, and better accessibility for millions of beachgoers.
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