A giant flower’s rediscovery in a West Sumatran forest of Indonesia has spurred a growing campaign among researchers to change the colonial-era name of one of the world’s most famous plants. Last ...

JAKARTA: In November, people on social media rejoiced for a few weeks following the rediscovery of a rare species of the Rafflesia parasitic flower in West Sumatra. However, the rediscovery was met by ...

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A former high school athlete is suing multiple Oregon institutions after suffering a head injury during a track and field meet in the spring that required brain surgery. Former Oregon Episcopal School ...

Portland Public Schools may see $50 million budget cuts Portland Public Schools (PPS), the largest school district in Oregon, has announced a proposal to implement significant budget cuts totaling $50 ...

May flowers bring November showers for these intrepid biologists. A flower hunter was moved to tears after encountering a super-rare species of bloom in Sumatra, Indonesia, marking the culmination of ...

On a humid September evening in Tokyo, Valarie Allman strutted into the discus circle for her first throw of the World Championships final. Discus in her right hand, the 30-year-old balletically spun ...

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Valarie Allman, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, still is searching for her first win at the World Athletics Championships, and she took another step toward achieving that goal with a victory Sunday ...

Discus of Light is a holy incantation in Elden Ring that summons a disc of light to hurt enemies at a distance. Miquella gifted this spell to his father Radagon as a gesture of good faith. In this ...

Rafflesia is a Legendary permanent seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on June 7, 2025, as part of the Mega Harvest Update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a ...