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9 Wins for the Planet in 2026: Good Things Happening on Earth Day
Green Shoots Amidst the Ruin
As the world breathes a collective sigh on Earth Day, 2026, amidst the relentless drumbeat of environmental despair, it’s easy to overlook the …
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'We're the best servants anyone could dream of!': AI superintelligence has no need to enslave humans because we're already bowing to it
Rise of the Useful Servants
As I stepped out of the conference room, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. The panel discussion had been centered around the future of …
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Florida is facing its most intense drought in 15 years. Here's how it got so bad and how long it will last.
Drought Unleashed: Florida’s Water Woes
Florida’s landscape is usually a tapestry of lush greenery and vibrant wildflowers, but now it’s a parched expanse of …
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'This Is a Gardening Show' and 4 More Shows to Watch for Earth Day
A Green Revolution on Screen
As I settled into my favourite armchair, the warm glow of the television illuminated the darkening evening, beckoning me to a world of verdant wonder. …
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Why Is It Easier to Remember Faces Than Names?
The Elusive Names, The Unforgettable Faces
Imagine walking into a crowded room filled with familiar faces, only to be left scratching your head as you try to recall the names of …
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'Nations need to prepare now': Key Atlantic ocean current is much closer to collapse than scientists thought
A Ticking Time Bomb Beneath the Waves
Scientists have sounded the alarm on the precarious state of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC), a vital ocean current …
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Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak — but that hasn't stopped him from becoming an undefeated jousting champion
A Feathered Fencing Champion: The Unbeatable Bruce
In a lush forest near Mount Cook, New Zealand, a remarkable kea parrot named Bruce has captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts …
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New blood test aims to spot liver scarring before it paves the way to cancer
A Silent Killer in the Shadows
Deep within the dense jungles of South America, a mysterious illness has been lurking for centuries, silently claiming the lives of countless …
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Colorado Boy Mine in Ironton, Colorado
A Forgotten Frontier
At the foot of the San Juan Mountains, where the Million Dollar Highway snakes through the rugged terrain of Colorado, lies a piece of history so captivating …
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Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
The Hidden Price of Pregnancy
For countless women worldwide, being pregnant is a time of unparalleled joy and vulnerability. It’s when the body undergoes a seismic shift, as …