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China just proposed higher efficiency standards for solar manufacturers that could accelerate the shift to cleaner, more powerful panels. The move signals a global push toward next-generation solar technology that generates more energy from less space.
Amateur sumo wrestling is exploding across the UK, with clubs growing from one to 13 in just two years thanks to social media busting myths about the ancient sport. Turns out you don't need to be a heavyweight to compete, and bouts lasting just seconds make learning fast and fun.
A creative team is recording sounds from a woodland in Somerset's Mendip Hills to create the soundtrack for a stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel Lanny. They're replacing electronic trip-hop beats with the natural rhythms of trees, leaves, and pine cones.
A British seaside town is rallying its community for another chance at breaking the world record for largest gathering of people dressed as Christmas elves. Last year they got the right digits but in the wrong order.
Deep in a Chinese mountain, researchers at a new underground observatory are hunting neutrinos, ghostly particles that might finally explain why our universe exists. The experiment could solve one of physics' biggest mysteries and reveal what's missing from our understanding of reality.
When police officers in Nigeria die serving their community, their families now receive financial support to help them move forward. Kano State just distributed over $5,000 in insurance benefits to 17 grieving families.
The Atlanta Dream just made history, winning their first-ever WNBA Finals game after being swept in three previous championship appearances. Australian rookie Izzy Borlase played a crucial role in the 79-65 victory that leveled the series against Golden State.
The Marion Harding Presidents boys cross country team captured their first Mid Ohio Athletic Conference championship in over two decades, winning on their home course exactly as they planned all season. The victory marks the school's first MOAC title in the sport and came after months of focused preparation.
A wounded Ukrainian soldier became the first person ever rescued from a combat zone by an unmanned drone after being stranded for days in a heavily mined area. The modified hexacopter lifted him to safety when ground vehicles and helicopters couldn't reach him.
An MIT startup has created a bioadhesive that sticks to wet tissue in seconds, making complex surgical stitching as simple as applying tape. The technology could transform dozens of procedures from heart bypasses to C-sections while reducing complications and costs.
While red squirrels struggle across England, the island of Jersey has become an unexpected sanctuary where these endangered animals are flourishing. Thanks to islander care and the absence of disease-carrying grey squirrels, Jersey's red squirrel population is booming.
Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon under two hours in a race that officially counts as a world record, finishing London's course in 1:59:30. His historic achievement is now competing for World Athletics' inaugural Moment of the Year award.
A 15-year-old from Long Island helped the U.S. women's U-17 team make history with the largest FIFA World Cup win ever recorded. Loradana Paletta scored two goals and had three assists in the stunning 17-0 victory over Samoa.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured stunning images of ancient galaxies, including one that formed just 800 million years after the Big Bang. Using a cosmic magnifying glass effect, astronomers are now seeing deeper into our universe's early history than ever before.
What started in a Phoenix backyard has become a global car culture movement that's raised over $1 million for disaster victims. Cody Walker's FuelFest brings together 600 cars and thousands of fans while funding relief teams that respond to earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires.
Michele Treese discovered breast cancer through self-examination and is now cancer-free after treatment. Her story highlights why early detection saves lives, even for healthy women without family history.
A Tennessee community is transforming ordinary crosswalks into vibrant public art at Veterans Plaza, and everyone's invited to help paint. No experience needed, just show up with old clothes and a willingness to create something beautiful together.
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Canadian researchers are leading the country's first multi-species butterfly conservation project to bring three endangered species back from the brink. The effort could establish a blueprint for saving countless other insects and the rare habitats they call home.