Displaced seven times since the Darfur conflict began in 2003, 33-year-old Samira survives in a refugee camp in the Central African Republic after losing her husband, children, and limbs to Sudan's ongoing civil war.
In 1999, Texas landowners Al and Diane Johnson discovered endangered whooping cranes on their newly purchased 828-acre property. Rather than developing the land, they protected 817 acres through conservation easements and sales, creating a vital winter refuge.
Invasive house mice, accidentally introduced to the Farallon Islands in the 19th century, threaten the ecosystem, particularly the globally vulnerable Ashy storm-petrel, by attracting burrowing owls that prey on the seabirds when mouse populations decline.
A paddlefish tagged in 2007 in North Dakota was recaptured in 2025, 18 years later, providing rare long-term data on growth and longevity, showing a 11-pound increase to 98 pounds and 3-inch length growth.
Toronto Zoo welcomes a female pygmy hippo calf born to 20-year-old Kindia, highlighting the species' endangered status and the zoo's conservation role.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
An ACT coroner found that 48-year-old Felipe Esteban Alvarez was deprived of any chance of survival after bystanders, including two trained harm minimisation workers, waited hours to call an ambulance following his fatal overdose in Canberra.
Garena announced 'Palworld Online,' an open-world MMORPG for iOS and Android, launching later this year. It will adapt the PC game's creature-collecting and crafting with new narrative elements and mobile-friendly controls.
ZeroStack, whose treasury holds 0G tokens, faces "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern despite plans to fund operations by selling staking rewards. The company reported a $61.3M net loss and negative working capital for H1 2026.
SOS Limited shareholders approved expanding the authorized share pool 100-fold, from 70 million to 7 billion, to enable future financing. This follows the crypto-linked company's $97.3M net loss in 2025 and low cash reserves, despite holding $79.1M in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A third major heat dome in a month affects 70 million people across the U.S., from New Mexico to North Carolina, with extreme temperatures and humidity increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for those without access to air conditioning.
A Penn State study finds honey bees fed diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acids show a 90% survival rate after pesticide exposure, compared to less than 50% for those on saturated or monounsaturated fat diets, highlighting nutrition's role in enhancing resilience.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's strategic flattery of President Donald Trump has been crucial in maintaining U.S. engagement with the alliance, despite Trump's initial criticisms and demands, illustrating a delicate balance of power and diplomacy.
A neuroscientist examines the viral story of Jimothy, a Seattle raccoon with short spine syndrome, highlighting how his complex brain capabilities and dedicated maternal care allowed him to overcome disability and survive in the wild.
India's urban rivers, including the Yamuna, Mithi, Musi, Cooum, and Vrishabhavathi, are severely degraded, shrinking due to unchecked urban expansion, encroachment, and pollution from untreated sewage and industrial waste, despite significant government investments.
A study reveals how the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis extends the lifespan of Temnothorax nylanderi worker ants. The parasite alters the ant's gene expression, making its fat body resemble that of a long-lived queen, while dampening brain activity to reduce work and increase survival for the parasite's life cycle.
An article explores Ernesto "Che" Guevara's 1960 quote prioritizing human life over material wealth, tracing its philosophical roots to Immanuel Kant and examining its relevance to modern challenges in healthcare, housing, and technology, where economic systems often prioritize property rights over human well-being.
A study reveals how the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis extends the lifespan of Temnothorax nylanderi worker ants in Germany. The parasite alters ant gene expression, making their fat bodies queen-like for longevity, while dampening brain activity for a quieter, lazier existence, aiding its own life cycle.
Oksana Masters, born with severe birth differences linked to the Chernobyl disaster, overcame a childhood in Ukrainian orphanages to become America's most decorated Paralympian. Her journey highlights resilience, finding purpose through adaptive sports, and inspiring millions worldwide.
Exclusive research reveals over 16 million people in England and Wales live more than a 1km round trip from a 24/7 defibrillator, significantly increasing cardiac arrest mortality risk. The British Heart Foundation launches a campaign to address these 'defibrillator deserts'.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, re-elected for a second term, reflects on his political journey, lessons learned from opposition, and his surprising similarities with former PM John Howard, amidst intense scrutiny and a challenging policy landscape.
A study published in Science Advances details how wild snapdragons in the Pyrenees precisely calibrate their petal colors using seven genes to attract bees. This intricate genetic dance, barely perceptible to humans, is vital for the flowers' survival and demonstrates natural selection's role in shaping molecular gradients.
Scientists at Washington State University discovered fruit flies completely rebuild their internal biological clocks to switch into a separate seasonal mode. This genetic 'winter lock' keeps insects in a low-activity state, offering insights for agricultural pest control and understanding seasonal human health conditions.
Chinese researchers published a paper in Science Advances detailing the evolutionary assembly of the flight-adapted bird body plan, focusing on the pygostyle. They highlighted the difficulty in studying this transformation due to the rarity of early-diverging birds and birdlike dinosaurs.
