Archaeologists have discovered a new fragment of the Treaty of Kadesh, the world's oldest known peace treaty, at the ancient city of Hattusa in Turkey. This finding strengthens the physical evidence of one of the oldest diplomatic documents in human history.
]]>Research has revealed that African elephants use dozens of different types of medicinal plants for themselves and their families when they fall ill. This finding indicates that elephants possess complex and conscious health behaviors.
]]>Thanks to e-bike rentals and segregated bike lanes, bicycles outnumbered cars for the first time in history during the morning hours of a May day in the Scottish capital. This data shows that infrastructure investments can shift the balance of urban transport.
]]>South Korea's food waste recycling rate reached 97% in 2023, up from 2.6% in 1996. The transformation came step by step over thirty years: volume-based charging (1995), mandatory separation (1997), a landfill ban (2005), and RFID-enabled smart bins that charge by weight. The article examines what New York can learn from these steps.
]]>Rare snails laid eggs during the vehicle journey while being transported to the zoo. This unexpected development indicates that the species' reproductive cycle is continuing in a new environment.
]]>The Achuar indigenous community uses ecotourism in the Amazon region as a tool for resistance and conservation. This approach combines the preservation of biodiversity with the sustainability of local cultural identity.
]]>A 3D-printed exoskeleton was specifically manufactured for a sea turtle that lost its ability to swim after colliding with a boat. This device enabled the animal to stay at the water's surface and survive.
]]>Researchers in the United States who work on climate change and have lost their jobs found new positions through a secret network. This network enabled scientists facing budget cuts to continue their careers.
]]>According to a new count, the number of wolf families in Jutland increased by more than 50 percent in one year, with at least 61 pups born. This increase indicates that the wolf population in Denmark has made significant progress in its recovery process and that the species' presence in the region has been strengthened.
]]>A Spanish research team detected a type of sugar in the interstellar medium that can transform into a fundamental component of life. This discovery strengthens the hypothesis that the building blocks of life form in space.
]]>Two Przewalski’s horse foals were born in a reintroduction center in the grasslands of central Kazakhstan in late August. They are reportedly the first wild horses born on Kazakh soil in more than 200 years.
]]>Ushindi was rescued as an emaciated calf during the severe 2022 drought in Kenya and is now thriving with a baby of her own. This recovery highlights the long-term success of wildlife conservation efforts.
]]>A new global analysis published in Science indicates that mangrove forests are recovering worldwide, reversing decades of loss. This data offers encouraging evidence that threatened ecosystems can be restored.
]]>During one of the worst floods in decades in northern Mozambique, a drone program informed search and rescue efforts, resulting in zero fatalities. This demonstrates the life-saving role of technology in emergency response.
]]>A fossil of a giant shark dating back 325 million years was discovered in the world's longest cave. This find sheds light on the deep history of the oceans and early vertebrate evolution.
]]>Farmers in Imbabura, Ecuador, used weather bulletins received via WhatsApp to protect their harvests. This digital tool strengthens agriculture by combining traditional knowledge with modern data.
]]>A man with a rare form of motor-neuron disease showed clinical improvement following RNA therapy. This marks the first successful application of gene-targeting treatments for rare ALS forms.
]]>The Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem is showing signs of recovery months after bison were reintroduced. This addresses the ecological gaps left by their 200-year absence, including unchecked grass growth and soil compaction.
]]>Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a simple method to convert polyethylene into gasoline and diesel-like fuels. The process uses inexpensive aluminum-based molten salts to break down long plastic molecules.
]]>Researchers confirmed that the small wild cat living in Bolivia's cloud forests is a previously unknown species. This marks the first time a new living wild cat species has been formally described in over 100 years.
]]>Remains of the 25-meter sauropod, which lived about 150 million years ago, were discovered in Teruel, Spain. This is significant because all previously known Diplodocus specimens came from the Morrison Formation in the western United States.
]]>Researchers at the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon designed DNA molecules that block transcription of PCSK9, the gene behind high cholesterol. In human liver cells the PCSK9 protein fell 87%; in genetically modified mice a single injection cut cholesterol 47% by day three. No human has received it — whether it is safe and effective in people is still to be established.
]]>Staffordshire Wildlife Trust acquired a new area of wet woodland, marsh, and pastureland through a will. This acquisition will double the total size of the nature reserve.
]]>Field surveys indicate that blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay are responding to conservation measures after years of low numbers. This recovery suggests that implemented strategies are effectively supporting the crustacean comeback.
]]>Doctors at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine reprogrammed the boy's own T cells to target GPC3 and gave two outpatient infusions eight weeks apart; his hepatoblastoma, which had survived three lines of chemotherapy and surgery, went into complete remission and he has been cancer-free for a year with no severe side effects. This is one patient in a phase 1 trial, not a standard of care — but it shows a resistant solid tumour clearing entirely under cell therapy (NEJM, 10 September 2026).
]]>Scientists developed a biodegradable wool material that absorbs nearly all visible light to purify saltwater using only sunlight. This low-cost innovation offers a sustainable alternative for producing potable water in areas lacking infrastructure.
]]>A seven-year-old girl in Syria regained mobility after a 3D-printed prosthetic replaced the leg she lost to a landmine. This technology offers an accessible and durable solution for individuals who have lost limbs due to conflict.
]]>A series of reintroductions has brought bison back to the Chihuahua Desert, where they had been absent for two centuries. Their return is expected to strengthen the local ecosystem by restoring the vegetation dynamics they anchored for millennia.
]]>Researchers at the University of Murcia found that one infusion of modified stem cells reduced fracture rates by 94% over two years in patients with advanced osteoporosis. The treatment works by guiding stem cells to the bone marrow to continuously rebuild bone density.
]]>President Gustavo Petro signed a resolution placing 186,500 square miles of the Amazon off-limits to new extraction just before leaving office. This move secures a significant portion of the rainforest from industrial development and preserves its biodiversity.
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