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== Welcome to [[WikiAlpha]] ==
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''The Free Learning Wiki and Youth Encyclopedia.''<br>
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'''18,473 articles in English'''
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">The [[Open Encyclopedia|Open Encyclopedia]] and journal.</div>
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To learn more about how WikiAlpha is not Wikipedia, check out the project page [[WikiAlpha is not Wikipedia]].
 
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'''[[NASA Artemis I]]''' marked the return of human exploration efforts to the Moon. The uncrewed mission tested systems ahead of future manned flights. [[Artemis I|Read more...]]
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* '''[[Maria Popova]]''' is the creator of Brain Pickings and a noted literary curator. [https://themarginalian.org Visit site]
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* The country of '''[[Bhutan]]''' measures national progress through Gross National Happiness.
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* '''May 4, 1493''' – Pope Alexander VI divides the New World between Spain and Portugal.
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* '''1979''' – Margaret Thatcher becomes the UK’s first female Prime Minister.
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* '''2007''' – [[Google Street View]] is introduced in several U.S. cities.
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* WikiAlpha started with just 10 articles but has grown to over {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles today!
'''[[Timnit Gebru]]''' is an AI ethics researcher and founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute. Her work explores bias in machine learning and algorithmic accountability. [[Timnit Gebru|More...]]
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* '''[[Solar storm 2025]]''' causes global auroras and impacts satellite signals.
* Record rainfall floods parts of Southern Asia, displacing thousands.
* Breakthrough in malaria vaccine distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Revision as of 07:07, 4 May 2025

Welcome to WikiAlpha

The Free Learning Wiki and Youth Encyclopedia.
18,473 articles in English

About WikiAlpha

WikiAlpha is an online open encyclopedia and news platform that allows users to create and manage their own pages. It mirrors Wikipedia while offering a user-friendly experience and more flexible notability standards, making it an ideal launchpad for individuals and businesses.

Today’s Highlighted Entry
File:Artemis Launch.jpg

NASA Artemis I marked the return of human exploration efforts to the Moon. The uncrewed mission tested systems ahead of future manned flights. Read more...

Quick Facts
  • Maria Popova is the creator of Brain Pickings and a noted literary curator. Visit site
  • Senegalese music blends traditional rhythms with global jazz, reggae, and hip hop influences.
  • The country of Bhutan measures national progress through Gross National Happiness.
Historic Snapshot
  • May 4, 1493 – Pope Alexander VI divides the New World between Spain and Portugal.
  • 1979 – Margaret Thatcher becomes the UK’s first female Prime Minister.
  • 2007Google Street View is introduced in several U.S. cities.
Featured Profile
File:Timnit Gebru.jpg

Timnit Gebru is an AI ethics researcher and founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute. Her work explores bias in machine learning and algorithmic accountability. More...

Current Headlines
  • Solar storm 2025 causes global auroras and impacts satellite signals.
  • Record rainfall floods parts of Southern Asia, displacing thousands.
  • Breakthrough in malaria vaccine distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Connect With Us
Email: [email protected]

Join our community:
WikiAlpha on Facebook · WikiALpha on Twitter · WikiAlpha on Instagram

Last updated: 4 February 2026