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Animals

New species of 'fairy bee' discovered by students attending this 'mini bee school' in Canada

The Native Bees Society turned locals into citizen scientists to help them create an exciting new bee atlas — the first of its kind in British Columbia.
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Two images of a Boston rain frog, a grumpy-faced frog with a round body and large eyes, in wild grasses
Animals

Scientists celebrate discovery of new 'grumpy-looking' frog, share video of its unique sound

The frowny-faced frog took a trio of scientists by surprise when they heard its chirping call in the rain-slicked slopes of South Africa.
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A pile of textile waste on a sandy beach
Environment

Woman transforms clothing waste into building materials to solve 'global south housing crisis'

South African entrepreneur Phumla Makhoba is confronting the “polycrisis” of global textile waste, housing insecurity, and unemployment with the Texiboard.
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Front view of a building with open and closed FlectoLine shade modules
Tech & Innovation

'Smart building' inspired by endangered species cools and warms itself with 'flapping wings'

The FlectoLine system actively adjusts to changing weather conditions for optimized energy efficiency.
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Three red banners drape over Widener Library in Harvard Yard
Education

Amid tensions with Trump administration, Harvard offers free courses on US history, politics

While the university has long offered free courses to expand educational opportunities, its 2025 catalog is especially in demand.
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Good News This Week: May 24, 2025 - Gels, Coral Reefs, & Vaccines

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Two dads stand in the sun under a blue tent. They are holding footballs and stand beside a rainbow sign that reads: "Play catch with a dad."
LGBTQ+

Pride attendees invited to play catch with supportive dads: 'You're doing great kiddo'

Dad and ally John Piermatteo figured out a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community: Play Catch With a Dad.
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Penguins along the coastline
Animals

Scientists believe penguin poop might be cooling Antarctica — here's how

Scientists find that ammonia wafting from all that guano kicks off an atmospheric chain reaction.
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Text: Fish of the Year 2025 Blobfish, as voted by the good people of New Zealand. Image: A blobfish underwater with a drawn-on crown.
Animals

'World's ugliest animal' crowned fish of the year: 'It’s time for the blobfish to have his moment in the sun'

The blobfish is an underwater underdog. And after years of being written off as “ugly,” it’s finally getting a chance to shine.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, actress Hannah Einbinder takes a selfie in front of green shrubbery. She is wearing a shirt that reads "fund abortion, not war." On the right is an aerial view of an encampment in Gaza at night.
War & Conflict

'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder raises $60K for Gaza doctors on Instagram

The comedian has been especially vocal about the plight of Palestinians online.
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