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A whimsically named cosmic cloud drifting through southern skies reminds us that even professional astronomers find joy in playful naming. The Dark Doodad Nebula got its delightful name from an astronomer chasing Halley's Comet in the Australian outback nearly 40 years ago.
Freelance designers finally have answers to their biggest questions about pricing and pay. Fast Company and AIGA just released the first comprehensive guide revealing what designers charge, earn, and need to know about AI.
When Hollywood rejected her award-winning Palestinian family drama, filmmaker Cherien Dabis didn't give up. She built her own distribution company instead.
A British Council program helping Nigerian filmmakers launch careers is bringing workshops and mentorship to Kano on August 6. After successful stops in Abuja and Jos, Film Lab Africa is also producing original short films directed by established filmmakers to give emerging talent hands-on experience.
Researchers in India discovered a breakthrough way to track one of the ocean's most elusive creatures using their own echolocation clicks. The technique found four times more finless porpoises than traditional visual surveys, offering new hope for protecting these disappearing marine mammals.
In a country known for instability, Dzanga-Sangha National Park is proving that wildlife tourism can create real jobs and income for local communities. Around 800 visitors came in 2025 to see forest elephants and habituated gorillas, bringing steady work to guides and funding for schools and healthcare.
India's tech capital is fighting its illegal dumping problem with mandatory GPS tracking on all debris trucks. The city will clear 22,000+ tonnes of accumulated waste while creating a system to keep streets clean for good.
Two endangered tribal languages spoken by 60,000 people in north Kerala are being rescued from extinction through groundbreaking dictionary projects. The work captures more than 5,000 words before they disappear forever.
World-class Alzheimer's researchers are opening their doors to the public this Saturday for a free forum where anyone can get their questions answered. Over 100,000 San Diego County residents live with dementia, and this rare event connects them directly with scientists working on a cure.
NFL legend Rob Gronkowski says WNBA star Caitlin Clark is handling criticism the right way. His simple advice? Keep playing great basketball and let the wins do the talking.
Military veterans with heavy vehicle experience can now skip commercial driver's license road tests and land trucking jobs paying up to $100,000 annually. The Freedom Haulers Initiative launched across 34 states to help former service members transition into civilian careers.
A new Bengaluru company is producing a popular skincare ingredient using enzymes instead of living organisms, cutting water use by 90% and making India less dependent on imports. The breakthrough could reshape how the beauty industry sources its materials.
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A debut film from South Africa is filling a massive gap in cinema by showing queer Black girlhood as fun, tender, and joyful instead of traumatic. Black Burns Fast brings the playful spirit of 2000s rom-coms to a boarding school love story that finally gives young audiences the representation they deserve.
Nigeria's Export Promotion Council is transforming retirement from a time of anxiety into a launchpad for business success. The SOAR Initiative trains civil servants to become exporters, challenging decades of post-career uncertainty.
A renewable energy partnership between Zamfara State, Nigeria and China's GCL Group promises to unlock the region's untapped solar potential. The deal could bring reliable electricity to millions while creating jobs and accelerating economic growth.
Automakers are turning electric and hybrid vehicles into backup power sources for homes, offering a cheaper alternative to generators. Ford's new system lets F-150 drivers power their homes for up to five days during blackouts.
Electric utilities can now predict wildfire risk down to individual neighborhoods instead of entire counties, preventing fires before they start. The technology is helping companies protect homes while keeping the lights on.
Astronomers just discovered the first known pair of supernova remnants that came from two stars that once danced around each other for millions of years. The cosmic siblings, hiding near the famous Jellyfish Nebula, are rewriting what we know about how massive star pairs live and die.