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Scientists accidentally discovered smallpox DNA in 400-year-old Chilean remains, confirming how the disease reached the Americas. The genetic evidence reveals not just history, but how viruses evolve to survive.
Award-winning photos reveal how fingerprints and handprints left on smuggled animals are helping border agents crack down on the illegal wildlife trade. Scientists are using UV light and forensic techniques to solve wildlife crimes at airports and labs worldwide.
When Annette arrived at Kindred Hospital San Diego, her lungs were failing from severe influenza complications and septic shock. After intensive treatment from multiple specialists, she's breathing on her own again and continuing her recovery journey.
After a ruptured stomach ulcer led to four surgeries and respiratory failure, Marshall spent 61 days fighting his way back to health. The father of 11 is now home in Chattanooga, ready to sit on his porch with the people he loves most.
AkzoNobel just hit its 2030 carbon reduction goal four years ahead of schedule, proving major manufacturers can move faster than expected on climate action. The global paint and coatings company slashed its operational emissions by 50% through renewable energy and smart technology.
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed an enzyme treatment that stabilizes toxic mining waste and prevents contamination from reaching waterways. The solution can be applied without heavy equipment, making it perfect for remote abandoned mine sites across America.
Arundhati Choudhary silenced a booing Glasgow crowd to defeat retiring Welsh champion Rosie Eccles in a thrilling Commonwealth Games semifinal. The Rajasthan boxer just earned India's first-ever boxing final spot at a multi-sport event.
Two Indian athletes made history in Glasgow, becoming their nation's first judo gold medalists at the Commonwealth Games. Their victories mark a breakthrough moment for a sport still growing in India.
Six people, including young children, made it home safely Thursday night after firefighters rescued them from a recreational boat that caught fire near a Louisiana boat launch. Quick thinking and rapid response turned a scary situation into a story with a happy ending.
The Singapore Navy just launched autonomous underwater drones that can detect hidden mines in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. This cutting-edge technology protects 150,000 ships each year while keeping human crews safer than ever before.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are bringing Norway's viral World Cup celebration home. The state with America's largest Norwegian population now has a tradition to match.
Kyle Whittingham takes over Michigan football with a refreshingly measured approach to one of sports' most intense rivalries. The veteran coach is focused on building a winning program one game at a time.
For 25 years, the Yolŋu people have welcomed the world to one of Australia's most important cultural gatherings. Their ancient traditions, including Earth's oldest continuing ceremonies, are creating bridges of understanding at the sacred site of Gulkula.
A new space company is solving a problem that's been slowing down disaster relief and crop monitoring for years. Their floating ground stations could make satellite images arrive fast enough to actually save lives.
A Srinagar tech company is turning struggling apple orchards profitable by replacing guesswork with science. Orchardly's AI platform now guides 15,000 Kashmir farmers through every growing decision, from when to spray to when to harvest.
A Bengaluru company just fired up India's first locally designed turbojet engine for drones and small aircraft, breaking decades of import dependency. Nabhdrishti's breakthrough could transform how India powers its aerospace future.
Small business owners no longer need big teams or budgets to go online, says Hostinger's CEO. Just confidence and a willingness to start imperfectly.
A recruiting platform is using AI to match startups with interview-ready engineers in just two days, ending the weeks-long resume review process that slows growth. Over 500 startups have already made 5,000 hires through the system.