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In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral returned from a walk to find burrs clinging stubbornly to his clothes and his dog’s ...

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An international research team led by geochemist Dr. Erik Vandenbroucke from the University of Adelaide analyzed ancient ...

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The Phoenix Species Project launches with a $200 million commitment, making it one of if not the largest single philanthropic ...

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The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially begin today in Glasgow, marking the start of what is set to be the smallest edition of the event in more than three decades. The opening ceremony at the OVO ...