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All 45 freshmen entering Missouri S&T's new business school just received $1,000 scholarships, launching the program with a gift of opportunity. The move comes from a $12 million donation designed to prepare the next generation of tech-savvy business leaders.
A nonprofit has launched two free platforms that guide anyone, from teachers to retirees, toward climate actions that actually work. No science degree required.
Seniors who spent just 30 minutes a day reading aloud, handwriting, and doing simple math saw measurable improvements in memory and cognition after 12 weeks. The free program proves you can train your brain just like you train your body.
A Wisconsin game shop owner discovered nearly 100 never-before-seen Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt cartridges hidden in storage, including some that earned gaming's first perfect 10 grades. The find could rewrite video game history.
Bangladesh just reversed a policy mistake that blocked clean energy investment for two years, reopening the door for solar projects that could have prevented widespread factory shutdowns and power cuts. The government is now offering payment guarantees again after renewable energy developers said the missing protection kept them from building desperately needed solar plants.
Florida is building an interconnected chain of underwater habitats across its entire coastline to protect struggling marine species from climate threats. The ambitious project mirrors a successful land conservation effort and aims to boost both wildlife and the state's $17 billion fishing economy.
When police boarded an abandoned sailboat in Tacoma, Washington, they discovered more than 40 cats living aboard in a scene one officer compared to a Studio Ghibli film. The rescue effort brought together marine officers, animal control, and forensic technicians to safely rehome every feline passenger.
A strikingly unusual silver-colored bear cub has captivated thousands of viewers on Alaska's popular bear cam ahead of Fat Bear Week. The rare genetic beauty is healthy, adorable, and already a fan favorite.
A data center infrastructure company just proved that robots and workers can thrive together. After deploying 58 collaborative welding robots across three states, Tate Inc. increased productivity twelve times while actually growing its team of human welders.
A company that's sold 1,500 robots to American businesses is opening a massive U.S. manufacturing plant after learning what customers really need. Instead of flashy promises, they're building practical robots that solve real problems today.
Scientists just cracked a decades-old problem: night vision that shows the world in color instead of grainy green. The breakthrough could transform everything from search and rescue to helping people with vision loss see infrared light.
MIT researchers are developing satellite beacons that would create a GPS-like navigation system for spacecraft traveling between Earth and the moon. The technology could make lunar missions safer and more reliable for the growing wave of exploration ahead.
Engineers can now test vehicle designs and robots in virtual wind, water, and crash scenarios twice as fast using new AI that actually understands physics. MIT's GeoPT could eliminate countless expensive physical experiments while making simulations more accurate than ever.
Britain's swim teams dominated the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, bringing home three medals including two relay golds. Young Irish swimmer Jack Kelly shattered his national record twice in one day to reach the breaststroke final.
Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned to the track after nearly a year off with an Achilles injury to win his seventh European Championship gold medal. Just six weeks after resuming training, he produced a stunning comeback victory.
After collecting silver medals at worlds and the Commonwealth Games, 24-year-old British sprinter Amy Hunt finally claimed gold at the European Championships with a stunning 100m victory. Her parents even gifted her gold earrings two nights before the race, leaving a note that said "it was time for gold."
Mexico's Under-20 soccer team defeated Team USA 2-0 in front of 50,000 roaring fans at Mexico City's Estadio Banorte, capping an undefeated tournament run. The young squad finished 6-0 with 17 goals scored and just one allowed, securing their spot in both the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Over 300 Mexican firefighters traveled north to help battle British Columbia's devastating wildfires that forced 20,000 people to evacuate. It's the largest deployment under the countries' mutual aid agreement.