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Indonesian YouTuber sells chickens via livestream while Azerbaijani journalist tests exoskeleton technology. Both moments reveal how one Chinese city is connecting innovation with rural opportunity.
Researchers have discovered how to transform the immune memory billions gained from COVID-19 into a powerful weapon against cancer. The breakthrough vaccine platform, called PROTEXI, could change how we fight tumors that normally hide from our immune system.
A state judge halted a luxury hotel project on Oahu's North Shore to protect seven species of native Hawaiian yellow-faced bees found nowhere else on Earth. The ruling marks a major conservation win, requiring developers to update their environmental review and safeguard the last wild coastal habitat for these endangered pollinators.
Seven-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu became Singapore Management University's youngest honorary degree recipient at 34, celebrated for both athletic excellence and championing disability rights. Her graduation speech challenged students to fight bias and choose unity over comfort.
A teenage lifeguard named Ryder battled tsunami-like waves at a Santa Cruz beach to rescue a 10-year-old child, refusing to let go despite being repeatedly swallowed by massive swells. The dramatic rescue, caught on video, shows the young hero strategically diving under each wave while keeping the child safe in his grip.
A teenage lifeguard battled through dangerous surf at Seabright Beach to rescue a young boy struggling in massive waves. The dramatic rescue, captured on camera, reminds beachgoers to respect ocean conditions while celebrating the courage of trained professionals.
When Russian missiles shattered hundreds of windows across a Kyiv neighborhood, 100 volunteers showed up within hours to make homes safe again. A grassroots movement called Dobrobat has now helped over one million Ukrainians restore their damaged homes, proving kindness can be just as powerful as any weapon.
Andhra Pradesh installed nearly four times more renewable energy capacity in 2025-26 than the previous year, jumping from 1 GW to 3.9 GW. The surge came from faster approvals and investor-friendly policies that are transforming India's energy landscape.
As water restrictions hit parts of the UK this summer, gardening experts are helping communities keep their green spaces thriving without hosepipes. Their creative solutions turn everyday household water into garden gold.
Canadian researchers captured stunning images showing living mice emit a faint glow that vanishes the moment they die. The breakthrough could help doctors detect disease by measuring the light our cells naturally produce.
A Nigerian entrepreneur is partnering with University of Nigeria to launch a cutting-edge AI and innovation center designed to transform Africa from a consumer to a creator of technology. The facility will feature five specialized labs and fund student startups through an annual competition.
Two Southern African nations just made it easier for entrepreneurs and researchers to turn promising ideas into real businesses. A new cross-border fund will help innovators access the patient capital they've been missing.
From inventing lifesaving medical scanners to hosting the world's largest radio telescope, South Africa is solving global challenges through groundbreaking science. The nation ranks 29th worldwide in research output and continues pioneering discoveries that benefit millions.
Researchers can now detect coral reef health problems before they're visible, using a breakthrough method inspired by human medical tests. The discovery could help protect reefs that sustain millions of people worldwide.
Scientists discovered a therapy that helps brain cells bypass genetic damage instead of fixing it, opening new hope for treating conditions like schizophrenia and autism. The approach works like taking a detour around fallen trees rather than clearing the original road.
Scientists at Harvard have discovered how malaria parasites outsmart one of our best treatments, a breakthrough that could help save the lives of millions. The finding reveals a survival trick the deadly parasite uses to dodge artemisinin, the drug that's kept malaria deaths from climbing even higher.
University of Missouri researchers discovered that sticking to a consistent daily schedule can reduce physical pain and ease depression symptoms, especially for older adults struggling with sleep. The simple habit works by keeping your body's internal clock in sync.
Bernadette Amani captured both the Bundesliga and German Cup within seven months of joining Bayern Munich, fulfilling a childhood dream she didn't know existed. Now she's leading Ivory Coast back to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after 12 years away.