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Preservation Groups Warn of Structural Decay at Los Angeles' Sole Usonian Home

The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Sturges House in Brentwood is deteriorating despite nonprofit ownership, prompting heritage organizations to list it as a landmark at risk.

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1:18 PM3 min read

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Deep Thermal Divide in Mars’ Interior May Explain Surface Dichotomy

New analysis of gravitational data suggests the southern hemisphere is significantly hotter and partially molten, offering clues about the planet's magnetic history and potential for past habitability.

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11:47 AM4 min read

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Fossil with 24 Legs Reveals Gradual Transition of Insects from Sea to Land

A newly analyzed specimen from Texas suggests early insects retained extra limbs during an amphibious phase, challenging the view that they moved directly to terrestrial life.

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10:00 AM4 min read

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Cognitive Limits in Treefrogs May Slow Evolutionary Change

New research indicates that female Cope’s gray treefrogs struggle to select preferred mates when presented with too many options, suggesting that decision fatigue plays a significant role in species evolution.

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9:42 AM3 min read

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Tudor Fortress Stones Found Repurposed in Victorian Castle Additions

New archival research reveals that masonry from Henry VIII’s eroded Sandown Castle was systematically dismantled and reused in 19th-century construction at Dover Castle, challenging the narrative that the fortification simply vanished into the sea.

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8:52 AM3 min read

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'Coyote vs. Acme' Wins Praise for Capturing the Subversive Spirit of Looney Tunes

Critics hail the live-action/animated hybrid as a successful tribute to classic cartoons, with reviewers urging audiences to see the film immediately.

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4:02 PM3 min read

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Himalayan Catastrophe: Landslide Triggers Deadly Floods in Nepal and Tibet

Scientists attribute the disaster to a massive slope failure that mobilized glacial ice and river water, raising urgent questions about climate-driven instability in the region.

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4:50 PM3 min read

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New Analysis Reveals Complex Origins of 'Conquest Man' Buried in Norman England

Scientific testing of a skeleton found in a Lincolnshire church suggests the individual may have Scandinavian roots, complicating the narrative of the Norman Conquest.

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4:35 PM4 min read

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Norway Unveils Plans for Immersive Whale Museum in the Arctic

A new cultural center in Andenes aims to blend architecture, science, and art to explore marine life, with a scheduled opening in mid-2027.

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1:57 PM3 min read

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Scientists Print Edible Cookies From Upcycled Plastic and Agricultural Waste

A new method uses genetically engineered microbes to convert waste materials into protein-rich snacks, aiming to support deep-space missions and address food insecurity, though experts question its scalability for plastic pollution.

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11:42 AM3 min read