A feather hidden in fossilized feces could reveal why some birds survived the extinction of the dinosaurs

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, public discourse has revisited the event through two distinct lenses: the commemoration of individual sacrifice and the documentation of survival. The attacks, which resulted in widespread loss and mourning, continue to be a focal point for both historical reflection and human-interest narratives.

One perspective highlights the legacy of Mychal Judge, a Franciscan priest and the first official victim of the attacks, whose humanitarian work has prompted renewed calls for his canonization. Simultaneously, media coverage has documented accounts of celebrities, including Michael Jackson and Mark Wahlberg, who avoided being at the site of the attacks due to unforeseen circumstances, last-minute changes of plan, or incidental factors.