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A Palm Beach Gardens facility is slashing breast cancer radiation treatment from seven weeks down to just five days using breakthrough technology. The TrueBeam system also protects hearts and lungs better than ever before.
Two breakthrough gene therapies approved in 2023 could free thousands of Americans from a lifetime of debilitating pain caused by sickle cell disease. While access barriers remain, medical experts say these treatments mark the beginning of a new era for the 100,000 people living with this genetic blood disorder.
More than half the world's countries have finally released their plans to protect biodiversity, with 58 nations joining the effort in just one year. The progress comes ahead of a crucial UN summit reviewing whether we're on track to reverse nature loss by 2030.
Electric delivery trucks just got a major upgrade thanks to a new tool that helps engineers design batteries that last longer on the highway. Volvo Trucks and its partners created a simulation app that speeds up battery testing and could make long-haul electric trucking a reality.
Analogue is bringing beloved Nintendo and Sega consoles into the modern age with wireless controllers and USB-C charging. The Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus let gamers play their old cartridges without hunting for vintage cables.
Louisiana high school athlete Ahmad Hudson made an impossible catch look easy, rising between two defenders to snag a one-handed touchdown that earned him USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week. The future LSU Tiger is ranked in the top 25 nationally in both football and basketball.
Photographer Steve Winter and journalist Sharon Guynup have spent 25 years capturing stunning images and stories that sparked real change for endangered big cats. Their new book showcases how their work helped pass laws, build wildlife corridors, and turn former jaguar hunters into conservation champions.
When Jack McCrossan and his roommates moved to Bristol, their landlord banned pets. So they wrote a heartfelt letter to their neighbor asking to befriend her dog, and the response warmed hearts worldwide.
That slow blink or dead mouse gift isn't random. A veterinarian explains the surprising ways cats show affection that owners completely miss.
A Harvard happiness researcher discovered that checking off all his bucket list goals made him less happy, not more. His solution? Write down your desires and cross them off before pursuing them.
Scientists accidentally turned military mosquito-proof fabric into a garden cover that tripled strawberry harvests in North Carolina field tests. The innovation could transform farming by boosting yields while slashing pesticide needs.
Ibrahim Mahama is transforming northern Ghana's art scene while making waves in Paris. The internationally celebrated artist has opened three cultural centers in his homeland and just launched a major exhibition exploring the lasting effects of decolonization.
A former New Zealand special forces officer built billion-dollar tech companies after discovering spreadsheets during his MBA thesis. His path from military service to tech success shows how unconventional careers can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Pakistan is teaming up with Germany to build a green startup ecosystem that turns climate solutions into global businesses. The partnership marks 75 years of friendship with a fresh focus on sustainable innovation.
Pakistan is partnering with Germany to build a new generation of climate-friendly startups that could scale globally. The collaboration marks 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
A traveling theater production in Mancos, Colorado turned audiences into participants in a story about family feuds, division, and ultimately, coming together. The Golden Fox Paradox walked audience members through town, assigning them opposing teams before guiding them toward reconciliation.
While sports teams spent a decade building massive data departments to predict outcomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quietly won two-thirds of games they weren't supposed to win. The finding suggests human factors still outweigh algorithms when it matters most.
Track star Masai Russell is coming full circle as her Maryland high school honors the Olympic champion who once walked its halls. The undefeated hurdler is already eyeing her next golden opportunity in Los Angeles.