ScienceSvalbard's Polar Bears Are Thriving Against All Odds, New Study FindsA 27-year study reveals that polar bears in Norway's Svalbard archipelago are healthier and more numerous than expected, defying predictions about the impact of melting sea ice.
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SciencePsilocybin Shows Powerful Results Against Treatment-Resistant Depression in Major TrialsTwo large clinical trials show that a synthetic form of the compound found in magic mushrooms can rapidly relieve symptoms in patients who haven't responded to conventional antidepressants.
ScienceNew AI System Can Detect Parkinson's Disease Up to 7 Years Before Symptoms AppearResearchers have developed an AI tool that identifies biomarkers of Parkinson's disease in routine blood tests years before clinical symptoms emerge.
Human AchievementsGlobal Volunteering Hits Record High — Gen Z Is Driving ItA UN report says worldwide volunteer participation just reached its highest level ever, with Gen Z organizing through TikTok, Discord, and Signal.
TechnologyScientists Achieve First Long-Distance Quantum Internet Connection Between CitiesPhysicists have transmitted quantum-encrypted data between two cities 50 kilometers apart, marking a major milestone toward an unhackable internet.
ScienceCoffee Slows Brain Aging, 130,000-Person Study FindsModerate coffee consumption is linked to slower brain aging and lower dementia risk, according to one of the largest studies of its kind.
NewsA Century After Vanishing, Wild European Bison Roam the Carpathians Once MoreWild European bison are grazing freely in Romania's Carpathian Mountains for the first time in over 100 years, revitalizing entire ecosystems in their wake.
