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1081. New SwissDock update integrates advanced tools for predicting molecular bindingResearchers have released an updated version of SwissDock, a web-based service used to support drug discovery. The 2024 update replaces the older EADock DSS engine with two new pr…
1082. New techniques allow scientists to track solar storms with greater precisionNASA's twin STEREO spacecraft are being used to provide a clearer look at Coronal Mass Ejections. This video explains how new data processing helps predict when these massive sola…
1083. New technologies and shifting scientific perspectives are reshaping how we understand harmful algal bloomsA review of harmful algal bloom (HAB) science found that increasing impacts on public health, fisheries, and ecosystems are driving significant shifts in scientific understanding.…
1084. New technologies like AI and nanotechnology are transforming wastewater purificationA comprehensive review of water remediation technologies found that integrating nanotechnology and artificial intelligence with advanced material design is creating a new generati…
1085. New technology reveals the final, desperate moments of Pompeii's citizens before the eruptionMount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 AD, but the site remains under constant threat today. This documentary follows experts using advanced tools to decode the city's infrastructure…
1086. New tectonic reconstruction reveals how continental fragments assembled the Indonesian regionResearchers developing a new plate tectonic reconstruction have mapped the complex assembly of the Sundaland region. The study shows how various continental blocks, including frag…
1087. New thermodynamic models improve the accuracy of primer design in Primer3Researchers describing the updated Primer3 software found that recent enhancements have significantly improved the reliability of primer design for PCR. By incorporating more accu…
1088. New transformer network improves the visual quality of underwater imagesResearchers have developed a U-shape Transformer network designed to enhance underwater images. By addressing the challenges of light absorption and scattering in water, this comp…
1089. New updates in spaceflight: from lunar missions to unexpected presidential orders for NASA.Scott Manley breaks down the latest developments in aerospace, covering everything from China's Long March 8 updates to the ongoing discourse surrounding the Space Launch System a…
1090. New visual method achieves 95% accuracy in identifying sex from hip bonesResearchers have developed a new visual method for determining biological sex using the human hip bone. By evaluating five specific bone characteristics simultaneously, the study …
1091. New wavelet algorithm enables flexible image compression without prior trainingResearchers developed the Embedded Zerotree Wavelet algorithm, a method for compressing images by generating bits in order of importance. This approach allows for a fully embedded…
1092. New ways to fly and crew ships in Star CitizenExplore the latest updates to Star Citizen, featuring the arrival of the Gladiator bomber and significant progress toward multiplayer ship mechanics.
1093. New web service makes molecular docking accessible to more scientistsResearchers have introduced SwissDock, a web-based platform designed to predict how small molecules bind to target proteins. By utilizing the EADock DSS engine, this service aims …
1094. New World “pigs” that travel in smelling squadronsPeccaries, also called javelinas or skunk pigs, look like pigs but belong to their own American family, Tayassuidae. They roam from the southwestern United States to South America…
1095. New World blackbirds that pry food with powered billsIcterids—the New World blackbird family Icteridae—pack 108 species into 30 genera of often vivid passerines. Most wear black brightened by yellow, orange, or red. Their Greek-via-…
1096. New woven fabric design achieves significant cooling by reflecting sunlight and emitting heatResearchers have developed a large-scale woven metafabric designed for passive daytime radiative cooling. By using a hierarchical-morphology design with randomly dispersed scatter…
1097. New X-ray eruptions suggest orbiting objects may trigger galactic burstsAstronomers conducting a systematic search of half the X-ray sky discovered quasi-periodic eruptions in two previously quiet galaxies. These events are high-amplitude bursts of X-…
1098. New X-ray observatory begins mapping the entire sky in high detailResearchers using the Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma (SRG) orbital observatory have begun scanning the celestial sphere to create comprehensive X-ray maps. Equipped with the eROSITA and …
1099. New York City is building a massive, decades-long lifeline deep beneath its busy streetsSince 1970, New York City has been boring a colossal water tunnel to secure its future. This engineering feat will finally allow the city to inspect and repair its aging infrastru…
1100. New York City is currently constructing a skyscraper jail, sparking significant public controversy.This video examines the development of a high-rise detention facility in New York City. It explores why this project has become one of the most debated buildings in the city, offe…
1101. New York City is finally winning its long-standing war against the urban rat population.For twelve consecutive months, reported rat sightings in New York City have plummeted, marking a significant shift in the urban landscape. By mandating sealed trash containers for…
1102. New York City once built a massive, city-owned subway system to challenge private operators.In the 1920s, New York City launched an ambitious plan to build a municipal subway network that would compete directly with private transit companies. This Independent Subway Syst…
1103. New York City serves as the gritty backdrop for Frank Castle's journeyWhile Frank Castle travels across the United States to see the country he fought for, the production of the second season of The Punisher was deeply rooted in New York. From the s…
1104. New York City: The world's most diverse urban laboratoryFrom the largest Jewish community outside Israel to nearly a quarter of all Indian Americans, New York isn't just a melting pot—it is a global epicenter. With 37% of its residents…
1105. New York City's 149th Street subway station underwent a formal name change in 2022The 149th Street Grand Concourse station, a vital hub connecting the IRT Jerome Avenue and White Plains Road lines, was officially renamed the 149th Street-Hostos station. This le…
1106. New York City's J and Z subway lines use a rare skip-stop service pattern.The J and Z subway lines in New York City operate as a unique skip-stop pair, designed to accelerate travel between Queens and Lower Manhattan. While the J runs around the clock, …
1107. New York City's labor market hits a record high despite population shiftsWhile many expected a permanent exodus from the city, New York's workforce is showing remarkable resilience. Despite a shrinking child population and a net loss in domestic househ…
1108. New York City's modern ferry network is a revival of a centuries-old transit tradition.Before bridges and tunnels dominated the landscape, New York City relied on a vast web of ferries. Today, NYC Ferry has emerged as a major public transit player, operating the lar…
1109. New York City's oldest major bridge was built to save a thirsty, growing metropolis.Before it became a pedestrian landmark, the High Bridge was a vital piece of 19th-century infrastructure. Designed to carry the Old Croton Aqueduct across the Harlem River, this s…
1110. New York City’s hidden infrastructure is a sprawling, complex metropolis beneath the streets.New York City functions as two cities: the one we see and the massive, intricate network of utilities buried beneath our feet. This video explores the physical space required for …
1111. New York City’s LGBTQ history is a map of secrets and survivalBefore it was a global symbol of pride, queer life in New York was a clandestine network of hidden parks, factories, and dance halls. From the illicit payoffs of the Stonewall Inn…
1112. New York City’s transit network is a massive, 24-hour engine for urban lifeNew York City functions through a sprawling, interconnected web of subways, buses, and rails that defies the American norm of car dependency. With the highest public transit usage…
1113. New York is finally moving ahead with a residential skyscraper at the trade centerAfter years of anticipation, development of the residential skyscraper at the World Trade Center site in New York is progressing. This video provides an overview of the project's …
1114. New York once allowed prizefights only between members of the same private clubIn 1900 New York's Lewis Law banned prizefights except bouts held in private athletic clubs between members. Announcers got around it by introducing fighters as both members of th…
1115. New York once had about 1,500 Jewish delis; by 2015 only 15 remainedIn the 1930s New York City supported roughly 1,500 Jewish delicatessens. By 2015 just 15 were left, as supermarkets, convenience stores and fast-food chains borrowed the word deli…
1116. New York State Route 17 is a 397-mile highway evolving into an InterstateSpanning 397 miles, New York State Route 17 is the state's longest route. Originally a collection of local roads and auto trails, it is currently undergoing a massive transformati…
1117. New York was among the last states to build a public university systemNew York, home to elite private colleges for centuries, only created its state university in 1948. A commission had found that private institutions discriminated heavily and left …
1118. New York World puzzles of the 1910s taught us to go across and downCrosswords fill numbered white squares with words that cross under clues. Modern-style grids took off in the New York World in the 1910s. American weekday Times puzzles often run …
1119. New York's 2026 gubernatorial race features incumbent Kathy Hochul against challenger Bruce BlakemanAfter overcoming a primary challenge and securing key endorsements, Governor Kathy Hochul faces Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman in the November 2026 general election. The c…
1120. New York's 21st District: A Political Geography That Has Shifted Across CenturiesNew York's 21st congressional district is a shape-shifting entity. Once anchored in the dense urban streets of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, it has migrated north to encompass th…
1121. New York's first subway was a 95-metre tube pushed by airIn February 1870 Alfred Ely Beach opened a demonstration line under Broadway: a single car blown along a 95-metre tunnel by air pressure. Politics and money killed any extension, …
1122. New York's longest parkway was designed as a work of art, not just transitSpanning over 100 miles, the Taconic State Parkway is a masterclass in landscape architecture. Conceived by Franklin D. Roosevelt to connect regional parks, the road weaves throug…
1123. New York's most hated train station is finally receiving a seven billion dollar update.Manhattan's Penn Station is undergoing a major renovation. This video explores the ambitious seven billion dollar plan to transform the transit hub, providing essential context on…
1124. New York's natural history museum began in a park arsenalAlbert Bickmore wanted an American rival to Europe's city museums of nature. After lobbying Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and surviving Tammany politics, the collection opened in Central…
1125. New York's wooden rooftop tanks seal themselves without any glueThe wooden water tanks perched on New York rooftops use no sealant at all. When first filled, they leak through the gaps between staves. Within a while the soaked wood swells, the…
1126. New Zealand drained 90 percent of its wetlands in about 150 yearsFor centuries swamps were written off as worthless ground, good only for hunting and trapping, so people drained them. Nine tenths of New Zealand's wetland vanished within roughly…
1127. New Zealand glow worms hunt by mimicking the night sky to trap flying insectsIn the dark depths of New Zealand's Waitomo Caves, colonies of glow worms create a mesmerizing, starlit illusion. This steady blue light is not for mating, but a lethal trap. By m…
1128. New Zealand has three official languages, but only one was codified by recent statute.While English has been the dominant language of New Zealand since the 1860s, its status as an official language was only formally codified in 2026. Alongside Māori and New Zealand…
1129. New Zealand packs an incredible diversity of dramatic terrain into a small spaceNew Zealand offers a striking variety of landscapes, from glaciers and mountains to sandy beaches and rugged coastlines. This video explores how these vistas harmonize with the lo…
1130. New Zealand's giant birds that had no wings at allMoa—order Dinornithiformes—were flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. Nine Late Pleistocene–Holocene species filled six genera; the biggest Dinornis stood about 3.6 metres with…
1131. New Zealand's largest glacier is rapidly vanishing into a lake of its own makingHaupapa, or the Tasman Glacier, is a massive ice giant in the Southern Alps that remained stable for the entire 20th century. Today, it is in a state of rapid retreat, shedding mi…
1132. New Zealand's largest lake sits inside a restless, supervolcanic caldera that once reshaped Earth.Lake Taupō is more than a scenic crater; it is the remnant of the world's most powerful eruption in the last 70,000 years. Beneath its tranquil surface, hydrothermal vents and geo…
1133. New Zealand's largest metro wraps harbors between two rangesAuckland's urban population is about 1,547,200 (June 2025), dominating New Zealand's North Island. The city sits between the Hauraki Gulf, Hunua Ranges, Manukau Harbour, and Waitā…
1134. New Zealand's longest river is a powerful, engineered, and historically contested waterwayFlowing 425 kilometres from the slopes of Mount Ruapehu to the Tasman Sea, the Waikato River is the lifeblood of New Zealand's North Island. Beyond its natural beauty and spiritua…
1135. New Zealand's oldest national park is a sacred landscape shaped by volcanic fireTongariro National Park is a dual-heritage site where active volcanoes meet deep Māori spiritual tradition. While famous for its dramatic alpine scenery and world-class hiking, th…
1136. New Zealand's premier provincial rugby competition has evolved through decades of sponsorship and restructuring.Since its 2006 professional restructuring, the National Provincial Championship has served as the second tier of New Zealand rugby. From the Air New Zealand Cup to the current Hil…
1137. New Zealand's tiny, rounded-fin dolphins are among the most vulnerable cetaceans on Earth.Hector's dolphins are remarkably small, stocky creatures found exclusively in New Zealand's coastal waters. Despite their playful behaviors like spyhopping and lobtailing, these d…
1138. New Zealand's tuatara is no lizard—it is the last of its orderSphenodon punctatus looks lizard-like yet is the sole living rhynchocephalian, a once-diverse order that appears in Middle Triassic rocks about 244–241.5 million years ago. Endemi…
1139. New Zealand’s flightless, nocturnal parrot is staging a remarkable recovery from near-total extinction.The world’s heaviest parrot, the kakapo, once dwindled to just 51 individuals. Thanks to a massive breeding season triggered by a rare fruiting event, the population has surged to…
1140. New Zealand’s kiwi smells prey with nostrils on its beak tipKiwi are chicken-sized, flightless New Zealand ratites—five living Apteryx species in family Apterygidae. Invisible stub wings hide under hair-like feathers, eggs can weigh a fift…