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Chinese researchers built lightweight glasses that let people see infrared light in full color instead of the usual green glow. The 23-gram device could transform how we see in the dark.
A consortium plans an $18 billion next-generation coastal city in Vietnam's Van Don Economic Zone, integrating tourism, healthcare, and innovation across 5,000 hectares. If approved, the project would become one of the largest investments in the region and create a new model for sustainable coastal development.
Dr. Shirley Reese, one of 14 teenage girls jailed for challenging segregation in 1963, is finally sharing her full story in an upcoming book that will shine light on a forgotten chapter of the Civil Rights Movement.
Spain became the first nation ever to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final. The historic victory marks Spain's second men's title, coming 16 years after their first triumph in 2010.
A Barrhead care home raised enough money to add two extra activities each month for residents living with dementia. The community fundraiser brought together local businesses, families, and volunteers who wanted to help create more joyful moments for older adults.
The Big Sur Marathon Foundation has quietly invested over $7.2 million into Monterey County since 1986, turning race proceeds into life-changing programs for at-risk youth and community wellness. This year alone, they'll give back more than $650,000.
Volunteers at the Humane Society of El Paso are giving homeless animals 50,000 hours of love each year, proving you don't need money to make a massive difference. One volunteer shares how treats, snuggles, and kennel cleanups are changing lives on both sides of the cage.
The James Webb Space Telescope is discovering black holes in the early universe that shouldn't exist according to our current understanding. Some of these giants weigh more than every star in their entire galaxy combined, forcing scientists to rethink how the universe's largest objects formed.
A global charity inspired by ancient values of compassion is making modern impact through blood drives, hot meals, and educational support across four continents. From saving 249 lives through blood donations to feeding hundreds weekly, their volunteers prove kindness has no borders.
After 60 years away, the iconic mile race returns to the Commonwealth Games tonight, setting up an epic showdown between Australian rising star Cameron Myers and Scottish world champion Josh Kerr. The rivalry echoes the legendary 1954 "Miracle Mile" when Roger Bannister edged out Australian John Landy in a historic battle.
A tiny island nation of 11,000 people just made history at the Commonwealth Games. Boxer Tarona Taafaki brought home Tuvalu's first ever medal, and her family is using the moment to save their sinking homeland.
A police officer who survived being stabbed in the neck during a violent attack in Adelaide is now home and recovering, surrounded by support from her community and fellow officers.
A new civil rights framework helps schools ensure AI tools support every student equally as technology races into classrooms nationwide. The guide comes as federal oversight shifts, making proactive fairness checks more critical than ever.
NASA just unveiled a cutting-edge wind tunnel in Virginia that will test everything from next-generation aircraft to Mars helicopters. The facility gives researchers twice the speed and better accuracy than its predecessors to shape the future of flight.
NASA just unveiled its first major new wind tunnel in more than four decades, a cutting-edge facility that will help put humans back on the Moon. The Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Virginia's Langley Research Center marks a major upgrade in America's aerospace testing capabilities.
Charlotte Bell is releasing a memoir about her decade-long journey from addiction to recovery, offering hope to others struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. The 34-year-old's honest account breaks down stigma and shines light on New Zealand's mental health services.
A federal appeals court just cleared the way for thousands of stalled wind, solar, and battery projects to finally connect to America's power grid. The decision protects reforms designed to end years of delays that kept 95% of renewable energy projects waiting in bureaucratic limbo.
When a seaplane crashed and caught fire in the frigid waters of Puget Sound, all 11 people on board made it out alive. Expert piloting and quick rescue work turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of survival.