Dentists Can Now Fix Kids' Cavities Without Drilling
A simple liquid painted on cavities stopped tooth decay in over half of young children's teeth without needles or drills. The affordable treatment works for kids as young as one year old.
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UCLA Guard Loses Tooth, Sinks Free Throw, Flashes Smile
Skyy Clark dove for a loose ball, lost half his front tooth to an elbow, and kept playing to help UCLA win their NCAA tournament game. His gap-toothed smile in the locker room afterward showed what grit really looks like.
UCLA's Skyy Clark Loses Tooth, Seals March Madness Win
A UCLA basketball player lost half his front tooth in a tournament game but returned minutes later to help his team win. His teammate even retrieved the broken tooth from the court in a moment of quick thinking.
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15,000-Year-Old Seal Tooth Pendant Found in English Cave
A tooth discovered in 1867 and misidentified for 157 years turned out to be a cherished seal pendant crafted by prehistoric humans. The find reveals surprising coastal connections for people living 78 miles inland during the Ice Age.
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How Gqeberha Reclaimed Its Historic Heart From Decay
South Africa's Gqeberha was watching its historic downtown crumble into crime and decay. Now, a citizen-led revival is bringing safety, students, and new life back to the city's oldest streets.
Maryland Boy Finds 4.5-Inch Megalodon Tooth After 5 Years
After five years of searching beaches, young Jaxon Hinton discovered a massive 4.5-inch Megalodon tooth along Maryland's Calvert Cliffs. His father, who's found over 300 such teeth in 23 years, says only two came close to this size.
Ancient Saber-Tooth Skull Reveals Cats' Evolutionary Journey
A paleontologist discovered a 5-million-year-old saber-toothed cat skull mislabeled in a museum drawer, revealing how these fierce predators evolved their famous fangs. The find shows these ancient hunters started small and helps explain why bigger might not always be better.
Johannesburg's Decaying Downtown Now 'Education Town
Once a symbol of urban decay, Johannesburg's western CBD is transforming into a thriving education hub where thousands of underprivileged students are training for tech careers. A new 10-story building donation will turn the area into South Africa's next tech talent powerhouse.
11-Year-Old Finds 1.8 Million-Year-Old Elephant Tooth
A British boy discovered an ancient elephant tooth while walking on the beach just minutes after telling his mom how much he loves elephants. The fossil from an extinct species has been perfectly preserved for nearly 2 million years.
11-Year-Old Finds 2-Million-Year-Old Elephant Tooth on Beach
Charlie Orchard-Lisle discovered an ancient elephant ancestor's molar during a beach walk in Suffolk, England, just minutes after telling his mom how much he loves elephants. The tooth belonged to an Anancus arvernensis that roamed Earth up to 2 million years ago.
Liquid Stops Cavities in Kids Without Drilling or Pain
A major US trial shows a simple liquid applied in seconds stops tooth decay in more than half of treated baby teeth. The breakthrough could spare thousands of young children from pain, infection, and surgery.
Liquid Treatment Stops Kids' Cavities in Seconds, No Drill
A simple liquid painted on cavities stops tooth decay in young children without drilling, shots, or sedation. A major U.S. study of 830 kids shows this could transform how we treat the most common childhood disease.
Neanderthal May Have Done Dentistry 59,000 Years Ago
A Neanderthal in Russia may have drilled their own decayed tooth 59,000 years ago to stop the pain, making it the oldest evidence of dentistry in human history. The discovery suggests our ancient cousins were smarter and braver than we once thought.
Scientists Find Dagger-Toothed Sea Monster in Morocco
A newly discovered 66-million-year-old marine predator with razor-sharp teeth is revealing an ancient ocean ecosystem unlike anything we see today. The fossil from Morocco shows seas once teemed with diverse giant hunters, each specialized for different prey.
Campbell University Reforests 300 Decaying Acres
Campbell University is transforming 300 acres of declining forest into a thriving ecosystem instead of selling to developers. The project removes hazardous debris and replants healthy trees that will benefit the community for decades.
Toothed Platypus Swam with Dolphins 25 Million Years Ago
Scientists in Australia discovered fossils of an ancient platypus with powerful teeth that shared freshwater lakes with dolphins 25 million years ago. The rare find reveals how one of Earth's strangest mammals thrived in a vanished rainforest world.
Your Genes May Explain Why You Get More Cavities
Scientists discovered that human genetics strongly influences mouth bacteria and cavity risk, revealing why some people struggle with tooth decay despite good brushing habits. The breakthrough could lead to personalized dental care based on your DNA.
Scientists Find Stem Cells That Could Regrow Real Teeth
Japanese researchers discovered two types of stem cells that naturally build tooth roots and anchoring bone, unlocking the cellular blueprint for regrowing actual teeth. This breakthrough could end our reliance on dentures and implants forever.
Same-Day Tooth Crowns Now Possible With 3D Printing Breakthrough
US researchers have cracked the code on 3D printing permanent zirconia dental crowns in hours instead of days, potentially ending multiple dental visits for millions. The breakthrough slashes a 100-hour process down to just 30 minutes.
Giant Underground Air Battery Runs 50 Years Without Decay
A Canadian company turned solid bedrock 2,000 feet underground into a massive mechanical battery that stores clean energy for decades. The technology sidesteps the environmental problems of lithium batteries entirely.
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