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A coin-sized eye scanner could prevent astronauts from losing their sight on deep space missions. The quantum-powered device will help space agencies monitor and treat a condition that affects 7 in 10 astronauts.
A stepdaughter's two-word answer to a classmate's question left her stepfather emotional. She called him "dad" without hesitation, a title he never asked for but quietly earned.
After 13 years of teaching himself engineering through the internet, Ravi Tamta from Uttarakhand successfully flew his electric vertical takeoff vehicle. The self-taught innovator built the prototype without a single day of formal engineering education.
When Jnanadanandini Devi was denied entry to a British club for her saree, she didn't give up the garment. She transformed it into the modern style millions wear today.
For the first time ever, food companies must tell the FDA about every additive they put in our food. This new rule creates a public database that will help researchers identify which chemicals might be harming our health.
After rainfall in Austria raised the Danube River by 19 centimeters, Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant is bringing its second turbine back online, more than doubling its electricity output. The good news comes just a week after historic low water levels forced three of four reactor units to shut down.
A World War II survivor who fled for his life at 14 returned to his hometown 81 years later to share his story with 90 elementary students. His message of peace is reaching a new generation through classroom visits.
After a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, community centers are opening their doors to children with developmental and intellectual disabilities who need stability during the crisis. These safe spaces are helping kids find calm and giving overwhelmed parents much-needed relief.
Japan is giving families up to $22,000 to rebuild after a devastating earthquake hit Kumamoto. The government fast-tracked aid for everyone affected, proving disaster relief can move at the speed of need.
An Australian platform that makes finding substitute teachers as easy as booking a ride is bringing 20 new jobs to Ireland. The €3 million expansion could help nearly half of Ireland's schools ditch the chaos of phone-call scrambles when teachers call in sick.
Molly Rathert of Campbell Hill just earned a $2,000 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to pursue her college dreams. She's one of only 600 students nationwide selected from the children of hardworking union families.
Twenty-five students pursuing construction careers just received life-changing scholarships from an industry investing in its future. The Roofing Alliance handed out $114,000 in awards, bringing its total support to over $1.36 million since the program began.
South Korea just selected 86 villages to join a new program that turns unused land into solar farms owned by local residents. Communities will share both the clean energy and the profits.
Chinese researchers developed a simple zinc oxide coating that protects solar panels from UV damage like sunscreen protects skin. The breakthrough could make clean energy cheaper and more reliable for decades.
For the first time in history, solar panels generated more electricity than any other source in Utah this May, marking a turning point in the state's energy future. The shift is creating thousands of jobs while cleaning the air and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt pulled off a stunning rescue performance to help Trent Rockets recover from their worst start in tournament history and secure a spot in The Hundred final. The dramatic comeback win capped off a near-perfect season with seven wins from eight games.
A vintage zeppelin from Germany is soaring over Dutch skies on a mission to understand air pollution better. Scientists are using the airship's unique abilities to study how emissions move through the atmosphere.
China's Henan Province announced plans to require employers to let workers take their full paid vacation time, sparking online celebrations before authorities pulled the notice for revisions. The move aims to boost consumer spending while addressing workplace cultures that discourage time off.