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Heiress who expanded Annenberg Foundation beyond arts into conservation and animal welfare leaves behind $1.2B philanthropic giant. Mayor Bass: "Los Angeles is stronger because of her." Second phase o

German researchers successfully spin lignin-cellulose fibers that could replace petroleum-based materials. The €7M BioFibreLoop project aims for 20% textile industry adoption while solving complex sup

After 20 years missing, the Barbados threadsnake—so small it fits on a quarter coin—has been spotted again. With only 5 confirmed sightings since 1889, the snake offers conservation hope for an island

Microsoft's new FCDD AI model for breast MRI screening reduces false positives by 25% and generates visual heatmaps that match radiologist findings with 92% accuracy, making screening more reliable fo

Researchers find music therapy improves quality of life for dementia patients while reducing symptoms of distress on NHS wards. Low-cost approach shows promising results without medication side effect

While the famous Perseids suffer from moonlight this year, four hidden meteor showers offer spectacular celestial fireworks. Alpha Capricornids bring stunning yellow fireballs, while others provide un

Florida reports 11 Vibrio vulnificus cases with 4 deaths in 2025. This rare but deadly bacteria thrives in warm coastal waters, causes necrotizing infections, and has expanded northward at 48km yearly

Lightning ignited a wildfire that consumed the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge and 50-80 structures, forcing North Rim closure for 2025. Utah businesses face economic uncertainty as tourism halts for nearly

After 36 years of protection, the dwarf-flowered heartleaf population soared from 24 to 119 sites across the Carolinas. Not everyone agrees with its removal from the endangered list, as some scientist

Native Australian small mammals increased up to 33 times when cats and foxes were removed from desert reserves. After 26 years, researchers found mammals expanding into new habitats, revealing their t