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China installed more renewable energy in 2025 than most countries have built in their entire history, crossing 60% clean capacity for the first time. While grid challenges remain, the scale of this transformation shows climate action moving faster than ever before.
The next generation of AI isn't just about better algorithms. Advanced materials science is quietly solving the extreme physical challenges that make faster, more efficient AI possible.
Tiger Woods' son Charlie, 17, shot even par in his second round to earn a spot in a 14-player playoff for the final two match-play positions at the U.S. Junior Amateur. It marks a major turnaround for the young golfer after missing the cut by wide margins in his previous two attempts.
A new satellite created by NASA and India just sent back a stunning image from Antarctica that looks exactly like a hummingbird in flight. The accidental artwork reveals how cutting-edge radar technology is helping scientists understand our planet's most remote regions.
Researchers have created a programmable chip that can slow down light whenever needed, solving a major bottleneck in optical computing. The breakthrough could make AI servers and data centers faster, cheaper, and far more energy efficient.
World number one Luke Littler, just 19, threw a perfect nine-darter in front of a roaring crowd at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. The defending champion sealed his quarter-final spot with the second-highest average in tournament history.
Naturalized Mexican striker Julián Quiñones earned FIFA's eighth-best player ranking at the 2026 World Cup after scoring four goals and helping Mexico reach the round of 16. His defensive work rate set him apart from other global stars in the tournament's final power rankings.
After a devastating 2024 drought, Brazil's Amazon rainforest saw its smallest burned area since records began in 1985, with 3.1 million hectares burned. President Lula's environmental promises are paying off as both fires and deforestation dropped dramatically.
A brand new trail now connects six European countries across 3,500 kilometers, creating one of the continent's most ambitious hiking adventures. The Wolf Trail takes hikers from Poland's Baltic coast all the way to Italy's Adriatic shores in a four to six month journey.
As Nigeria races toward cashless payments, OPay is using facial recognition and instant monitoring to protect millions from fraud. Trust, not just speed, now defines success in Africa's largest digital economy.
United Way of Santa Barbara County has awarded over $220,000 to help 40 families afford quality childcare through their Brighter Futures program. The scholarships target working families caught in the middle, earning too much for public assistance but struggling with costs that eat up to 30% of their budgets.
A groundbreaking roundtable in Nairobi brought together farmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to reshape how climate innovations reach the people who need them most. The shift? Treating farmers as co-creators, not just recipients.
California just launched a program that lets first-time electric vehicle buyers get up to $7,000 off instantly at the dealership, with 13 major automakers matching state rebates dollar for dollar. The $600 million investment makes clean transportation more affordable while cutting pollution that causes asthma and heart disease.
A biochemist who started her career fascinated by soap has engineered a breakthrough cancer treatment using near-infrared light that targets tumors without harming healthy tissue. The therapy is now moving toward real-world use through a startup company.
Researchers are tracking GPS-equipped bottles floating 70 miles from Raleigh creeks to the Atlantic Ocean, revealing exactly how urban trash reaches our coasts. Anyone who spots a bottle can scan it and help map the journey of pollution through North Carolina's waterways.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications are keeping workers healthier and reducing long-term sick leave by 17%, according to new economic research. The findings suggest these drugs could benefit both employee wellbeing and workplace productivity.
China's Chang'e-6 mission discovered Earth's magnetic field has been protecting one side of the Moon for billions of years. The finding could help scientists unlock secrets about our planet's ancient magnetic history.
The United Nations just passed a historic pledge to cut road traffic deaths in half by 2030, with 162 countries committing to safer streets and smarter road design. The move could save hundreds of thousands of lives every year through better engineering and proven safety systems.