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Tom Gilbert was diagnosed with polio at age two in 1951, just before the vaccine became available. Now 77, he refuses to let the disease slow him down, playing golf three times weekly and leading efforts to eliminate polio worldwide.
An anonymous donor gave a world-class collection of rare banknotes to a Scottish charity shop, raising over £85,000 for heart disease research. The shop team had no idea what they'd received until experts examined the collection.
Artificial intelligence is accelerating scientific breakthroughs so rapidly that it could grow the US economy by nearly 50% by 2030, according to new projections shared at international finance meetings. The technology is already helping researchers solve complex problems in medicine, engineering, and mathematics.
A Canadian research institute is solving physics problems today that won't power technology for another 50 to 100 years. Their work shows how patience in science creates breakthrough innovations.
Three researchers won the 2026 Nobel Prize for inventing optogenetics, a revolutionary technique that uses light to control specific brain cells with pinpoint accuracy. The method is transforming neuroscience research and already helping restore vision in patients with degenerative eye diseases.
Restaurant owners across California are seeing happy hour sales jump from 5% to 30% of their business as creative diners discover how to keep enjoying nights out despite rising costs. The trend shows how communities are adapting rather than giving up the experiences they love.
Auburn pulled off a historic upset against top-ranked Georgia with a dramatic 34-yard field goal as time expired, marking the first time since 1990 that unranked teams have toppled the nation's #1 squad in back-to-back weeks. The Tigers rallied from a 14-point deficit to shock the Bulldogs 27-24 in Athens.
A remote Australian cattle rancher turned a lost pocket knife into a thriving handcraft business that keeps his mind clear. Bodie Hill now crafts custom blades from local timber on his isolated 52,000-hectare station, booked solid until March.
Scientists in Tasmania created artificial intelligence that recognizes individual lobsters by their shells, just like facial recognition for humans. The breakthrough could help fishers prove their premium catch is authentic and reach new global markets.
In the 1950s, 700 Basque migrants rescued north Queensland's struggling sugar industry and built one of Australia's last two remaining traditional handball courts. Their heritage lives on in tiny Trebonne, where a painted mural keeps their story alive.
More than 370 chapters of women over 50 are rewriting what aging looks like across Australia, one purple outfit and red hat at a time. Their motto? "We're not going to get grey hair and do it quietly."
When Vinko Anthony finally revealed his HIV diagnosis to his partner Andrea after five years of silence, he discovered that the love and trust they'd built was stronger than fear. Their story proves that understanding and education can transform even the scariest revelations into moments of profound connection.
A South Australian lake that lost all its native Murray Cod is getting a second chance, with 600 breeding-ready fish released to restore the ecosystem. The fish are already big enough to create babies, meaning the population could boom within months.
A small Australian town is transforming more than 100,000 oranges into stunning works of art, celebrating both local agriculture and the community's rich multicultural heritage. The annual Citrus Sculptures festival draws thousands to Griffith, where fresh fruit becomes everything from postmodern art to traditional Fijian houses.
Katie Paris discovered that authentic conversations between neighbors influence votes more powerfully than million-dollar ad campaigns. Her approach is transforming how grassroots movements connect with voters across America.
Barcelona extended their flawless season to 11 consecutive victories across all competitions, matching a La Liga record that stood for nearly 60 years. Teenage star Lamine Yamal continues dazzling fans with goals that seem impossible for a 19-year-old.
A college freshman dressed as Spider-Man just turned a 33-yard field goal into $3 million and a massive charity donation. Carter Smith's incredible kick during ESPN's College GameDay became an instant viral moment of generosity.
SpaceX is building a nationwide mobile network that could finally bring reliable cell service to millions of Americans in rural areas who've been overlooked by big telecom. The space company's bold move could shake up an industry that's left too many communities without coverage.