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Leopard numbers are surging in western Zambia after communities replaced real animal skins with high-quality synthetic furs in traditional ceremonies. The switch could save up to 1,310 leopards over the next decade.
After vanishing from Gujarat's Gir National Park for six decades, Indian grey hornbills are thriving again thanks to a strategic conservation program. The population now numbers 40 birds breeding successfully on their own.
Sherman Güity just matched the men's 100-meter T64 world record with a blazing 10.61 seconds, equaling a mark that stood untouched since 2015. The three-time Paralympic gold medalist also led Costa Rica to a stunning 14-medal haul at the Grand Prix in Mexico.
Students at Delhi University's Maitreyi College have created India's first student-led indoor navigation system to help people with disabilities move through buildings independently. SUGAM uses voice guidance, haptic alerts, and multilingual support to make public spaces accessible to everyone.
A new comic series set in 15th-century Kerala is turning regional folklore into a fantasy adventure that's sold over 2,000 copies and caught the attention of manga legends. The success proves there's a hungry audience for stories rooted in local culture.
A New York college is doubling its graduates by 2040 to fill thousands of new semiconductor manufacturing jobs coming to the region. SUNY Oswego's ambitious plan ensures local families benefit from the economic transformation, not just newcomers.
After 80 years without a female Winter Olympian, UBC sent its first woman to the Games in 2006. Now these trailblazers are using their platforms to inspire the next generation.
A 1976 Olympic silver medalist is bringing back to life the wooden rowing shell that launched his career and made Northeastern University history. The 60-foot Corsair sits in a New York museum, where volunteers are carefully restoring every plank.
For over a decade, scientists tracked a whale calling at an unusual 52-hertz frequency in the North Pacific. The world labeled it the "loneliest whale," but researchers say we simply don't know enough about its life to make that claim.
Jackson Koivun won his first PGA Tour event just 24 days after turning professional, holding off world number one Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open. The 21-year-old golfer took home $1.584 million and became an overnight sensation in the sport.
In 2003, Sameer Mehra built India's first large-scale organic farming network when almost nobody in the country cared about organic food. Twenty years later, his company connects 100,000 smallholder farmers across three continents to global buyers.
After a decade of research, a materials scientist in India has cracked one of the biggest problems in modern electronics: heat. His startup is now making circuit boards that keep devices cooler, helping everything from LED lights to electric vehicles work better and last longer.
A breakthrough treatment called daraxonrasib has doubled survival rates for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients, reducing their risk of death by 60 percent. This major medical win came from peer-reviewed scientific research, proving that sustained investment in science saves lives.
Five fluffy Pallas's cat kittens, famous for their perpetually grumpy expressions, just made their public debut at a Japanese zoo. The rare felines belong to one of Earth's oldest cat species and are thriving despite being notoriously difficult to raise in captivity.
A former TV announcer in Howrah, India, launched a sweet shop called "Ghosal & Daughter" that challenges assumptions about who gets to inherit family businesses. The name promises a future where legacies pass from mother to daughter, not just father to son.
When floodwaters swallowed villages across Upper Assam in July, rescue teams navigated dangerous currents to evacuate stranded families, including a 20-day-old baby. Their courage brought thousands to safety when roads disappeared and boats became the only lifeline.
Hundreds of people dressed in flowing red outfits gathered at Folkestone Harbour to recreate Kate Bush's iconic "Wuthering Heights" dance. The joyful gathering was part of a worldwide event that started in 2013 and now brings communities together across the globe.
Parents can now breathe easier knowing their child's beloved stuffed animal won't get lost on vacation. EasyJet is giving away free tracking devices at four UK airports to help families keep tabs on precious comfort toys.