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Science museums have mastered the art of making complex discoveries feel human and meaningful. Now science communicators are learning from their time-tested storytelling techniques to bring research to life.
A community theater in Indiana is bringing joy with a timeless tale about compassion. The production reminds audiences that wonder and creativity matter just as much as being kind.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are backing the largest single fund in history dedicated to saving critically endangered species. The Phoenix Species Project will direct $200 million toward rescuing 100 of Earth's most threatened animals.
A high-tech rescue buoy that races out to drowning swimmers at 12mph is helping North Carolina fire departments save lives without putting rescuers at risk. The device can carry two adults back to shore and requires no training to operate.
An aquaponics farm in Colorado Springs grows 700 heads of lettuce weekly for students and families in need, but it needs more volunteers to keep the fresh food flowing.
Tash Anderson moved to Townsville three years ago and fell so hard for pinball she won Australia's biggest women's tournament. Now she's helping spark a vibrant competitive scene that's drawing players of all ages across north Queensland.
Indigenous leaders in Australia's Northern Territory announced the formation of a new land council, the first in 35 years, marking a historic step toward economic self-determination. The announcement came during the 50th anniversary of landmark land rights legislation.
Fed up with dangerous potholes on regional roads, a Victorian man started spray-painting them bright colors to warn drivers, and strangers are funding his mission. Community donations now cover his paint costs as he marks thousands of hazards across northeast Victoria.
Polish cyclist Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney spotted her parents cheering from the roadside during the Tour de France Femmes and powered to her first-ever stage victory. The surprise visit gave her the emotional fuel to conquer one of cycling's most punishing climbs.
Students in Cobb County and Marietta are crushing their academic goals, with test scores soaring above state averages across every subject. Fourth graders in Marietta just posted the metro area's biggest math improvement of the year.
Polk School District just achieved its highest-ever scores in nine out of 12 subject areas on Georgia's statewide assessments. Students set new records in every math grade tested and exceeded state averages in multiple subjects.
A final-year university student in Nigeria built an autonomous robot that detects flames, navigates to the fire source, and extinguishes it before it spreads. Muhammad Inuwa Abdullahi's invention could protect homes, schools, and hospitals across the country.
Three years after devastating wildfires destroyed over 2,200 structures in Lahaina, nearly 600 homes have been rebuilt and hundreds more are under construction. The sounds of hammers and power tools now fill neighborhoods where families are finally returning home.
Scientists at UC San Diego discovered that switching to a vegan diet can physically reduce inflammation and slow aging markers in your body. The breakthrough research offers new hope for people looking to improve their health through simple dietary changes.
India gifted five peacocks to UN headquarters in Geneva, continuing a tradition that dates back over 140 years. The birds will roam freely through the historic Ariana Park after settling into their new home.
Thermal drones are helping nearly 2,000 elephants and 200,000 people live peacefully together near Kenya's Amboseli National Park. The technology has reduced dangerous encounters and saved lives on both sides.
Bangladeshi farmers are transforming discarded banana stems into fiber that sells for twice the price of jute, creating jobs and income for over 1,000 women while building a potential $94 million export industry from agricultural waste.
Millions of food delivery workers in India could soon get pension benefits, accident insurance, and education help for their kids. Maharashtra is requiring platforms like Swiggy and Zomato to contribute 2% of every fare to a driver welfare fund.