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May 26, 2026

The Mere Presence of Humans—Not Just Our Changes to the Land—Can Alter Wild Animals’ Behaviors, a New Study Suggests

Researchers examined GPS tracking data from thousands of animals representing 37 species and anonymized cellphone location data from 2020, a year of Covid-19 lockdowns, and the previous year Sarah Kuta | Daily Correspondent May 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. Human development—such as roads—affects wildlife. But so does the presence of people. Dave Kenny The world is in the throes of a biodiversity […]

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May 26, 2026

Brazil Lost 80 Percent of Its National Museum Collection in One Night. Here’s How It’s Fighting to Rebuild

Ever since a 2018 blaze destroyed priceless artifacts and scientifically important specimens, museum staff have devoted themselves to reopening its doors to the public Joel Balsam May 26, 2026 7:00 a.m. An aerial view of the Rio de Janeiro under reconstruction. Brazil’s Museu Nacional The news arrived with both excitement and a pang of grief: The oldest national history museum […]

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May 22, 2026

An Underwater Robot Explores the Hidden ‘Shipwreck City’ Beneath the Surface of This Popular Urban Lake in the Pacific Northwest

Using a remotely operated vehicle, researchers are exploring a long-overlooked piece of Seattle’s maritime history Sarah Kuta | Daily Correspondent May 22, 2026 5:25 p.m. A team is exploring shipwrecks in Lake Union, including this steel workboat submerged 30 feet deep. Shipwreck City Seattle’s Lake Union is typically abuzz with activity, from the gentle splash of kayak paddles to the […]

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May 22, 2026

Paleontologists Discover an Ancient Marine Reptile They’ve Dubbed the T. Rex of the Sea, Crowning Another King of the Cretaceous

Scientists figured out that the predators were lumped in with a previously named mosasaur species. The new one, called Tylosaurus rex, could grow to up to 43 feet long, about the length of a school bus Margherita Bassi | Daily Correspondent May 22, 2026 5:00 p.m. An artistic rendering of Tylosaurus rex Alderon Games-Path of Titans Earth was a terrifying […]

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May 22, 2026

To Mark America’s 250th Birthday, See the Country’s ‘Most Endangered Historic Places’ You’ve Probably Never Heard of

America’s 250th Anniversary A Smithsonian magazine special report From a Revolutionary War battlefield to a civil rights-era safe haven, these historic sites are at risk, according to the latest list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Michele Debczak | Correspondent May 22, 2026 4:20 p.m. Angel Island Immigration Station Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation via the National Trust for […]

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May 22, 2026

See NASA’s Stunning New Images of Mars Captured During an Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft’s Strategic Flyby

The Psyche mission, on its way to study an asteroid of the same name, approached within 2,864 miles of the red planet on May 15 Carlyn Kranking | Associate Web Editor, Science May 22, 2026 4:14 p.m. As the Psyche spacecraft approached Mars from its night side, the red planet looked like a crescent. NASA / JPL-Caltech / ASU En […]

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May 22, 2026

What Did Jackson Pollock Hope to Accomplish With This Dizzying Drip Painting, Which Just Sold for a Record-Breaking $181 Million?

The Abstract Expressionist is best known for his action paintings, which emphasized the movements of the artist’s body during the creative process. “Number 7A, 1948” is now his most expensive work ever auctioned Ellen Wexler | Writer and Special Projects Editor May 22, 2026 3:51 p.m. A detail from Jackson Pollock’s Number 7A, 1948 Christie’s Jackson Pollock stretched an 11-foot-long […]

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May 22, 2026

Ancient Egyptian Engineering Choices Helped the Great Pyramid of Giza Survive Earthquakes, New Research Finds

Researchers measured vibrations inside and around the pyramid to learn that the structure is surprisingly resilient against seismic tremors Christian Thorsberg | Daily Correspondent May 22, 2026 2:25 p.m. Built roughly 4,600 years ago, the Great Pyramid of Giza has survived several significant earthquakes. Douwe C. van der Zee via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 For some 4,600 years, […]

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May 22, 2026

Faye Emerson Became the ‘First Lady of Television’ During the Medium’s Early Days. But Her Groundbreaking Success as a Late-Night Host Is Largely Forgotten Today

She rose to fame in the mid-20th century with “The Faye Emerson Show” on CBS, interviewing luminaries and speaking directly to viewers Elyssa Goodman | Freelance Writer May 22, 2026 2:08 p.m. Portrait of Faye Emerson in Paris, August 17, 1951 Keystone-France / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images In just 15 minutes, Faye Emerson captivated television audiences with her wit and […]

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May 22, 2026

This Pill Can Prevent You From Getting Covid-19 After Exposure to the Disease-Causing Virus, According to a Clinical Trial

The drug showed promising results in an international study involving nearly 2,400 participants, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make an approval decision for it in June Sara Hashemi | Daily Correspondent May 22, 2026 1:53 p.m. The drug ensitrelvir, under the brand name Xocova, was recently approved in Japan as a post-exposure protection against Covid-19. Carol […]

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The Mere Presence of Humans—Not Just Our Changes to the Land—Can Alter Wild Animals’ Behaviors, a New Study Suggests

Brazil Lost 80 Percent of Its National Museum Collection in One Night. Here’s How It’s Fighting to Rebuild

The Mere Presence of Humans—Not Just Our Changes to the Land—Can Alter Wild Animals’ Behaviors, a New Study Suggests

Brazil Lost 80 Percent of Its National Museum Collection in One Night. Here’s How It’s Fighting to Rebuild

An Underwater Robot Explores the Hidden ‘Shipwreck City’ Beneath the Surface of This Popular Urban Lake in the Pacific Northwest

The Mere Presence of Humans—Not Just Our Changes to the Land—Can Alter Wild Animals’ Behaviors, a New Study Suggests

Brazil Lost 80 Percent of Its National Museum Collection in One Night. Here’s How It’s Fighting to Rebuild

An Underwater Robot Explores the Hidden ‘Shipwreck City’ Beneath the Surface of This Popular Urban Lake in the Pacific Northwest

Paleontologists Discover an Ancient Marine Reptile They’ve Dubbed the T. Rex of the Sea, Crowning Another King of the Cretaceous

To Mark America’s 250th Birthday, See the Country’s ‘Most Endangered Historic Places’ You’ve Probably Never Heard of

See NASA’s Stunning New Images of Mars Captured During an Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft’s Strategic Flyby

What Did Jackson Pollock Hope to Accomplish With This Dizzying Drip Painting, Which Just Sold for a Record-Breaking $181 Million?

Ancient Egyptian Engineering Choices Helped the Great Pyramid of Giza Survive Earthquakes, New Research Finds

Faye Emerson Became the ‘First Lady of Television’ During the Medium’s Early Days. But Her Groundbreaking Success as a Late-Night Host Is Largely Forgotten Today

This Pill Can Prevent You From Getting Covid-19 After Exposure to the Disease-Causing Virus, According to a Clinical Trial

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