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A visionary data-sharing platform born from cassette tapes mailed in 1980 now helps researchers in 180+ countries accelerate medical breakthroughs. PhysioNet celebrates 25 years as one of the world's most comprehensive health data repositories.
Scientists at MIT have shattered a decades-old barrier in microscopy, creating a technology that sees molecular structures 1,000 times clearer than traditional methods while making the whole process simpler and cheaper. The breakthrough could revolutionize how researchers worldwide study diseases and develop treatments.
A weightlifter who fled the 2012 Olympics and became homeless in London to escape persecution will compete for England at Glasgow 2026. Madias Ngake never returned home to Cameroon or held her Olympic medal, but she's rebuilt her life and her career.
British golfer Georgia Hall is competing at the Women's Open just five months after giving birth, returning to the same course where she won her historic major championship in 2018. The 30-year-old has already made three tournament cuts since becoming a mother, inspiring fans with her determination and joy.
That drooping plant in your summer garden might not need more water. Here's how to decode heat stress signals and actually help your struggling plants recover.
China's largest bookstore chain just partnered with a food delivery giant to bring books to your door faster than pizza. The nationwide service connects readers to 10,000 stores across the country.
A Tennessee school district just opened a facility where high school students can turn their ideas into actual companies with help from mentors and $11 million in resources. The program provides everything from woodworking tools to investor pitch training at no cost to students.
When emergency surgery stole Randy Smith's voice, the Stage 4 thyroid cancer patient picked up a pen instead. His hospital poetry just won an international award and is helping patients worldwide.
A park and ride facility near Reading is getting solar canopies that will generate enough clean energy to power over 440 homes while offering 150,000 electric vehicle charges each year. The project will keep running throughout construction and generate £400,000 annually for local services.
Siobahn Day Grady just opened the first AI research institute at a historically Black university, bringing cutting-edge tech education to students who've been left behind in funding. In less than two years, her program has already reached 2,800 students and community members.
South Korea transformed from a deforested nation to a global reforestation leader, and now Ghana is learning how they did it. Korean forestry officials shared decades of hard-won knowledge with Ghanaian leaders seeking to rebuild their own forests.
Henry Coates just made darts history, becoming one of only five players ever to win a professional ranking tournament without even holding a tour card. The 20-year-old Englishman averaged nearly 105 in a stunning final performance that shows hard work really does pay off.
French researchers have pinpointed the exact brain cells that store early childhood scent memories, explaining why a simple smell can transport you back decades. The discovery reveals that special cells formed on day one of life capture our first pleasant experiences.
Researchers flying over Brazil's Amazon discovered 396 previously unknown ancient earthworks, suggesting up to 30,000 structures remain hidden beneath the forest canopy. The findings hint that millions of people once lived sustainably in the Amazon, rewriting what we know about pre-colonial civilization.
Four baby pine martens have been born on Exmoor for the first time in over a century, captured on camera exploring their woodland home. The adorable arrivals signal that a bold rewilding project is working to bring these once-extinct animals back to England's Southwest.
Rice University chemists coaxed a rare-earth metal into forming bonds once thought impossible, opening doors to powerful new chemical reactions. The breakthrough could give scientists alternatives to iron-based compounds used in everything from drug metabolism to industrial manufacturing.
Two battery industry leaders just joined forces to make next-generation electric vehicle batteries a reality for everyday drivers. The breakthrough technology promises longer range, faster charging, and better performance than today's EVs.
Two journalists who endured a horrifying cyberstalking campaign have secured one of the largest civil rights settlements ever, holding a tech giant accountable. The victory strengthens protections for reporters everywhere.