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Scientists at University College London created see-through solar windows that turn both sunlight and indoor lighting into electricity. The breakthrough could transform office towers and homes into round-the-clock power generators.
A volunteer drone pilot in Australia recorded a humpback whale giving birth just offshore, marking the first time this rare moment has been captured from the air. The footage is already helping scientists rethink what they know about whale births.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham just declared that care workers deserve to be among the highest paid people in society, not the lowest. He's accelerating a major review of England's social care system and launching cross-party talks to finally fix a crisis politicians have dodged for decades.
Archaeologists in Germany just discovered tiny bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory 40,000 years ago, offering a stunning window into how early humans saw their ice age world. The intricate artworks suggest these ancient people had cognitive abilities that helped them thrive when other groups disappeared.
Scientists who share their peer review reports publicly see their papers retracted less often, new research shows. The finding suggests transparency might be a powerful indicator of research quality.
Scientists at Michigan State University discovered why a rare genetic lung condition makes it so hard for children to breathe, opening the door for future treatments. Using 3D imaging, they found excess muscle building up throughout the lungs, not just in blood vessels.
Serbia's eastern imperial eagle population has surged from just one breeding pair in 2017 to 29 pairs this year, with 25 chicks successfully fledging. The majestic bird, emblazoned on Serbia's flag, is making a remarkable comeback thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Madias Ngake slept on buses after fleeing her home country during the 2012 Olympics. Fourteen years later, the former cleaner will compete for England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Singapore Polytechnic just partnered with nine major organizations to future-proof the city's tech workforce. The collaborations will train thousands in AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing while helping small businesses adopt new technology safely.
Junior high school students from Ghana have won a national science competition after inventing an AI-powered device that automatically stops dialysis machines when it detects dangerous blood leaks or air bubbles. Their invention could save lives by preventing complications during kidney treatments.
In their debut at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi's national team pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating 10-time champion Nigeria 3-2. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals, delivering a historic victory for the world's 153rd-ranked team against Africa's top squad.
Artificial intelligence helped astronomers witness a rare cosmic event never seen before: a "wandering" black hole on the edge of a distant galaxy tearing apart a star. The discovery validates a new technique that could unlock the universe's hidden giants.
India grows record apple crops but imports millions of dollars worth because homegrown fruit stays fresh for only 8 to 10 days outside storage. A quiet revolution in cold storage facilities is changing that, letting farmers choose when to sell and earning better prices months after harvest.
Nepal just announced its wild tiger count jumped to 429, adding 74 majestic big cats in just four years. The win on World Tiger Day proves conservation works, but protecting the paths tigers roam is now the biggest challenge ahead.
When a woman heard voices telling her she had a brain tumor, her psychiatrist found no symptoms. A scan proved the voices right, revealing a tumor that was successfully removed.
Scientists have found a rare Himalayan flower in India for the first time since 1867, revealing that even well-explored mountains still hold botanical surprises. The delicate purple bloom reappeared in Arunachal Pradesh at 12,000 feet, proving some natural treasures can hide in plain sight for over a century.
A 16-year-old from Chennai built a platform that makes candidate information accessible to everyday voters. Nee Yosi has already helped 120,000 Indians understand who they're really voting for.
A small electrical business that started with two people and one van is tripling its workspace and more than doubling its team. Williams Electrical in Carmarthenshire is building a new headquarters that will create 30 jobs over five years.