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Trump announces top civilian honour for teen lifeguard who saved boy at California beach

Beneath the ocean lie 8,500 forgotten WWII shipwrecks. Many are still filled with oil

China has built a 582-ton giant magnet to help its 'Artificial Sun' confine plasma hotter than 100 million°C

A Cambridge study shows that just 10 minutes surrounded by trees and birdsong can significantly improve mood and psychological well-being

'I'm an AI engineer, but got laid off': Indian H-1B holder shares job loss story

In 2018, an undocumented migrant scaled a Paris apartment building to save a four-year-old boy hanging from a fourth-floor balcony, earning the nickname 'Spider-Man of Paris'

Mamadou Gassama, an African migrant, rescued a child hanging from a Paris balcony. His brave actions led to him being honoured by the French president. Gassama received French citizenship and an internship with firefighters. This incident brought Gassama international recognition and a new life.

Barracuda bites Texas girl, 13, but cannot shake her ocean dream

A Texas teenager is recovering after a rare barracuda attack during a family vacation. Claire Macdonel experienced the frightening incident in shallow waters while wearing a shiny bracelet. She is now home and preparing for surgery to repair her hand injury. Despite the painful ordeal, Claire still dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Her family shares the story to raise awareness and encourage ...

For more than 300 years, the Bermuda petrel was believed extinct. A remarkable discovery in 1951 gave the 'lost bird' a second chance

The Bermuda petrel, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in 1951. A young naturalist, David Wingate, led a long recovery effort for the cahow. Conservationists protected nests and restored Nonsuch Island for the seabirds. The cahow population has grown, though challenges remain from storms. This story highlights species recovery and the importance of habitat restoration.

'Donate your $1 trillion fortune by 2036': Nobel economist challenges Elon Musk after his 'money won't matter' prediction

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu challenged Elon Musk to donate his fortune by 2036. Musk responded positively, suggesting he may consider a major philanthropic move. His past giving has focused on science, education, and technology initiatives. Donating such a vast sum presents practical challenges regarding asset transfer and oversight. This potential commitment marks a notable shift in his phi...

Blind Cockatoo becomes therapy bird, raises $33,674 to win Pet of the Year

Inside Coober Pedy: The Australian desert town where thousands escaped 50°C heat by building an entire underground world beneath the Earth

Coober Pedy, Australia, features a unique town built underground by opal miners. Residents live below the surface to escape the harsh desert climate and high cooling costs. This subterranean living provides stable temperatures year-round, offering practical comfort and savings. Underground homes and businesses are common, transforming excavated mining areas into functional spaces. The town's s...

Researchers studied 1,561 forest plots across 10 tropical countries; non-native trees formed 28% of stems in young moist forests, but declined as the canopy returned

Young tropical forests show many non-native trees while canopies remain open. As forests mature and canopies close, these non-native species tend to decrease. This pattern was observed across ten tropical countries in a recent study. Early forest regeneration is vulnerable to invasive species, which can establish easily. Understanding these dynamics aids effective forest restoration planning and n...

Indian national Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s 'Most Wanted' list in drug trafficking case

Often called Japan's Titanic, the 1954 sinking of Toya Maru claimed more than 1,500 lives and reshaped ferry safety

In 2006, a rescued dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb; in 2026, he refused to flee Lebanon and stayed to care for hundreds of animals

Houssein Hamze turned his life around after his dog saved him from a devastating bomb attack, and he founded a shelter for abandoned animals in his village. Ignoring the threat of drone strikes, he continually provided food and water for displaced animals. His remarkable dedication attracted international recognition and donations, allowing him to persevere in his mission of promoting kindness tow...

Bermuda snails were thought to be extinct from the island, a decade later breeders have released over 100,000 of them back

Once thought to be lost forever, the incredible Bermuda snail has been successfully revived. A decade ago, a small group was rediscovered and subsequently bred at Chester Zoo. Thousands were released back into safeguarded woodland areas in Bermuda, where six colonies have thrived. This success not only supports ecosystem recovery but also allows conservationists to shift their attention to breedin...

Russia's Telegram crackdown: Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism, puts him on international wanted list

Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors

Largest Private Land Donation: Tompkins turns Patagonia purchase into park

Oregon engineer spent $100,000 on a retired Boeing 727 and turned it into a home

Ancient footprints found in Kenya reveal how early human relatives may have travelled and lived together 1.43 million years ago

Ancient footprints found in Kenya offer rare glimpses into early human relatives. These impressions date back approximately 1.43 million years to a lakeshore environment. The tracks suggest several large-bodied individuals moved together across muddy ground. This discovery provides new evidence about hominin body size and social organization. The findings reshape current ideas about Homo erectus a...

El Salvador archaeologists lifted a burial sealed beneath 2,800-year-old volcanic ash; the person lay face down with a sea turtle-shaped vessel near one hand

Archaeologists discovered a 2,800-year-old burial in El Salvador clutching a sea turtle vessel. This Mesoamerican burial may belong to a pre-Maya civilization which practiced human sacrifice. The skeleton was found under volcanic ash from an eruption dating to 850-830 BC. Cassava remnants found in the pit symbolize continuation and spiritual resonance. Further chemical analysis will reveal more ab...

One of America's most active volcanoes: How Pagan Island became home to just two residents

Spain's 'cannibal cave': New fossils reveal adults were also eaten by Homo antecessor

China lost more than 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, now it has restored 22,500 hectares of the trees

China has made remarkable strides in restoring its mangrove ecosystems, committing to large-scale projects that have expanded coverage significantly. By planting and revitalizing thousands of hectares, not only has biodiversity surged, but the quality of these crucial habitats has also seen improvement. Robust legal measures now safeguard more than ninety percent of mangrove areas, complemented by...