DISCOVERY

Jan 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing the PR Game for Startups

In 2026, a PR agency made waves by being named one of the top agencies for helping startups get noticed in the world of AI. This isn't just about getting a mention in a newspaper anymore. It's about making sure startups show up when people use AI tools to find new companies. The agency, Another PR,

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Jan 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Global Wins: Identity, History, and Nature

People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people

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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Victims of Ancient Fungi

Deep in the past, around 99 million years ago, tiny creatures like ants and flies faced a grim fate. They were infected by fungi that still exist today. These fungi took over their bodies and minds, turning them into zombies before killing them. This is not a scary story, but a real discovery made b

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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

A Young Explorer's Dinosaur Discovery

A young boy's love for adventure led him to make a groundbreaking discovery in Alberta's Horseshoe Canyon. Nathan Hrushkin, just 12 years old, found a piece of a dinosaur fossil sticking out of a rock while on a hike with his dad. This wasn't just any fossil—it was part of a 69-million-year-old juve

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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

Walking on Two Legs: The Oldest Human Ancestor Uncovered

A recent study has shed new light on the ancient species Sahelanthropus tchadensis, suggesting it might be the oldest known human ancestor. This species, found in Chad's Djurab desert in the early 2000s, has been a topic of debate among scientists. The big question was whether it walked on two legs,

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Dec 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Tiny Fish Makes a Big Comeback in Bolivia

In a surprising turn of events, a fish species thought to be gone forever has been spotted in a small pond in Bolivia. This fish, known as Moema claudiae, hadn't been seen by scientists in over 20 years. Its home, a seasonal wetland, was destroyed to make way for farms. But against all odds, a small

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Smart Computers Designing Medicines: A New Way to Find Cures

People are using smart computers to make new medicines. These computers can look at tiny parts of medicine and guess how they work. They can also make new medicines that might help people feel better. First, the computers learn about medicines. They look at how medicines are built. Then, they guess

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

The Oddball Protein in the CRISPR World

In the microscopic world, bacteria and viruses are locked in a constant fight. Bacteria have a defense mechanism called CRISPR-Cas, which acts like a shield against viruses. But viruses, or phages, have developed counterattacks. They produce proteins called anti-CRISPRs (Acr) to weaken this defense.

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Mars Meteorite Mystery: Perseverance Rover's Odd Discovery

On Mars, the Perseverance rover has stumbled upon something unusual. It's not from Mars at all. This rock, named Phippsaksla, is a meteorite that crashed into the red planet. While other rovers have found meteorites before, this is Perseverance's first. It's a big deal because it might not be easy t

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

A Strange Planet and Its Tiny Star: A Cosmic Oddity

In the vast cosmos, a peculiar planet has caught the eye of scientists. This world, dubbed PSR J2322-2650b, is as big as Jupiter but has a unique lemon-like shape. What makes it even stranger is its atmosphere, which is a mix of helium and molecular carbon, something never seen before. This planet

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