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Amazon is backing a new nuclear power plant on a former coal site in Indiana, marking a major shift from fossil fuels to clean energy. The 960-megawatt facility will use cutting-edge small reactors and connect to the public grid.
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In 1953, a broke New York teacher typed up a list that would revolutionize how people travel. Today, 400,000 Americans are swapping homes instead of paying for hotels.
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When a wealthy distiller blocked Glasgow's beloved riverside path with 12-foot walls, locals fought back with explosives, lawsuits, and a boycott that changed land rights forever. Archaeologists just uncovered his infamous barrier.
MIT researchers developed an AI system that follows fetal movement during MRI scans in real time, helping doctors catch developmental problems earlier while making the process faster and more comfortable for expecting mothers.
Sweden is launching a groundbreaking national wind power research center with over $10 million in funding to tackle its doubling electricity demand. Nine universities and 13 major energy companies are joining forces to develop solutions for Sweden's unique landscapes.
Malaysia is bringing 17 of its 34 expressways into the future with AI-powered cameras, accident detection systems, and toll booths you can drive straight through. The smart highway upgrade promises safer roads and smoother commutes for millions of drivers.
Malaysia is upgrading 17 of its 34 expressways with AI-powered systems that detect accidents before they happen and keep traffic flowing smoothly. The smart highway initiative includes solar lighting, EV chargers, and barrier-free tolls that let drivers cruise through without stopping.
Yunji Kim couldn't even stand on skis six years ago at a disability sports camp in South Korea. Now at 19, she's a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in para-biathlon and cross-country skiing.
The James Webb Space Telescope just created the first weather map of a distant planet's atmosphere, revealing hot and cool zones shaped by powerful winds. This breakthrough proves we can study actual weather patterns on worlds beyond our solar system.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just revealed stunning images of the Lion Nebula, where a dying star has created what looks exactly like a cosmic lion staring back at us. The glowing "face" is actually a bubble of superheated gas being cooked by the star's intense radiation.
A man with motor neurone disease became the first person to control a wheelchair using only his thoughts, inspiring his Irish hometown to raise nearly €9,000 for his family. His former classmates organized walks and fundraisers after learning about his groundbreaking achievement.
Racing fans are rallying behind a charity event at Daytona that supports children with serious illnesses. The Groovy Hollow 6 fundraiser opens donations for Victory Junction, a North Carolina camp that gives kids and families life-changing experiences.
New Zealand's largest online marketplace just made it much harder to sell stolen pounamu, the sacred greenstone that legally belongs to Ngāi Tahu iwi. The move marks a major victory after years of advocacy against the black market trade.
A grandmother in Kolkata rises before dawn every day to create traditional Bengali alpona designs on strangers' doorsteps, just to make them smile. Despite arthritis and her age, Ratnabali Ghosh refuses to stop spreading joy through her disappearing folk art.
Forty young basketball players from Lagos are heading to a free elite training camp in Ekiti State, where 10 will receive full scholarships. The program provides everything from Nike shoes to meals while teaching life skills alongside basketball fundamentals.
More than 1,000 tower mustard plants have been grown by volunteers in their homes and replanted across London, marking a successful first year for a community-led effort to save one of the capital's rarest wildflowers. The endangered plant supports bees, butterflies, and rare moths.
Africa's wind energy capacity crossed 11 gigawatts in 2025, powering millions of homes with clean energy. The continent has 186 GW of wind projects planned as businesses race to secure renewable power.
Ruben Narvaez was given days to live in 2018, but an immunotherapy trial saved his life. Now he's championing California's Proposition 38 to fund breakthrough medical research for future generations.