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Chilean entrepreneurs Agustina Mir and Constanza Gómez created technology that identifies and sorts textile fibers for recycling. Their company Sortile now competes with European tech giants while building an entirely new industry.
Salt Lake City officers turned what appeared to be an assault call into a success story using specialized training and sensory tools. The result saved an autistic teen from a potentially dangerous escalation.
Your happiness might depend less on your morning routine and more on your neighborhood. A groundbreaking study across 66 countries reveals that thriving communities matter just as much as individual well-being.
A 26-year-old high school teacher is going viral for her bold advice on stopping inappropriate student behavior. Her strategy also teaches young women in her classroom how to set boundaries.
While the world watched the FIFA final, over 232,000 girls across India kicked off their own revolution through the Toofaan Cup. Families who once said no to their daughters playing sports now cheer the loudest.
Seattle Storm's Dominique Malonga is rewriting WNBA record books at just 20, but she's already mapping out her next chapter in tech. The youngest player to hit 500 career points is studying computer science and building something bigger than basketball.
The National Sorghum Foundation awarded three students $1,500 scholarships for their dedication to advancing agriculture and sorghum research. These future leaders are already making their mark through groundbreaking research and policy work.
New York City has officially declared an end to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak after every single building owner complied with cleanup orders, showing how swift government action and community cooperation can protect public health. The outbreak led to 84 hospitalizations and seven deaths before officials traced the source and ordered remediation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a major study to see if semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. Early research suggests the diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce cravings and drinking just like it quiets "food noise" for people with obesity.
Italy's renewable energy boom created 88 hours of zero-cost electricity in early 2026, four times more than the year before. Solar and wind power are growing so fast they're literally making electricity free during sunny hours.
Scientists captured unprecedented footage of the Sunda clouded leopard, including the oldest female ever recorded at 8.5 years old. The breakthrough study reveals new insights about one of the world's most elusive big cats.
An exercise scientist reveals that our bodies are designed for movement we've lost in modern life. The solution is surprisingly simple: short bursts of activity scattered throughout your day.
Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane became the first woman from Wales in 39 years to win two gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games, while teammate Anna Morris added a stunning pursuit victory. The small nation has collected six medals in just two days at the Glasgow velodrome.
Scientists discovered a brilliantly simple way to prevent dolphin deaths in fishing nets: attach recycled plastic bottles. The solution works because dolphins can detect the bottles with echolocation, giving them a chance to escape.
A 23-year-old former cricket fast bowler just made history by claiming Sri Lanka's first-ever athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games. Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage defeated Olympic and defending champions with a single massive 89.75-meter throw in Glasgow.
Steven Smith has pedaled in every Pelotonia bike ride since 2009, even during his own chemotherapy for leukemia. Now he rides for his wife too, as they both battle cancers being fought by the research they help fund.
After beating bone cancer at 14 and facing homelessness in his 30s, Frank Hiffernan transformed dumpster scraps into international art success. His titanium arm replacement now helps him create flower sculptures celebrating life's beauty.
A Massachusetts city just made going electric easier for everyone, and taxpayers didn't pay a dime. Somerville celebrated a 50% expansion of its public charging network, all funded by the state.