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The New England Institute of Technology just started building a $40 million facility that will double its capacity to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople. When it opens in 2028, the center will prepare 1,000 students each year for high-demand careers in construction, electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC.
That urge to tidy your garden this fall? Resist it. Thousands of wild bees are counting on your leaf piles and dead stems to survive winter.
A Spanish explorer will cross 3,400 kilometers of Antarctica using only wind-powered kites and solar energy, proving sustainable polar exploration is possible. The 80-day expedition will conduct 16 scientific studies in regions where almost no data exists.
Thousands of commuters in Ghana's capital are reclaiming hours of their day thanks to a new bus system that slashed grueling three-hour journeys to under an hour. The two-week-old program is already transforming daily life for workers, traders, and students across Greater Accra.
After seven years of waiting for affordable treatment, eight-year-old Emmanuel Godwin received life-changing surgery through a charity partnership. His story shows how grassroots healthcare programs are bridging the gap for families who can't afford private care.
Stanford scientists developed a simple gel that makes fire retardant last through entire wildfire seasons, potentially preventing thousands of fires before they start. Applied to high-risk areas, the affordable treatment stays effective even after rain and wind.
Your smartphone just became a life-saving tool for millions more people around the world. Google's Android earthquake detection system, which has already sent over a billion alerts since 2021, is now protecting communities in more than 200 regions.
UFC fighter Mike Malott was told his dreams were unrealistic because he was the smallest kid in his class. Now he's headlining his second major event in Edmonton this weekend.
Nearly 83% fewer Indonesians live in extreme poverty today than in 1984, new data reveals. The country's dramatic progress mirrors China's poverty reduction success story and shows what's possible when nations commit to lifting people up.
A Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world record by reaching 94.34 mph on a skateboard, fast enough to get a speeding ticket on most highways. Diego Poncelet spent years searching Google Maps for the perfect hill to make his dream come true.
A new partnership between VNTG and Microsoft Korea promises to bring practical AI solutions to South Korean factory floors, moving beyond testing to real production improvements. The collaboration combines hands-on manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge cloud technology to help companies achieve measurable results.
Rwanda just scored a 10-year deal to host Africa's first Formula 1 race since 1993, proving small nations can compete on the world stage. The tiny East African country's win shows what focused leadership and long-term planning can achieve.
Canada's women's rugby team just achieved something no nation had done in years: they stopped England's record-breaking 39-match winning streak with a thrilling 26-26 tie. The result marks a turning point for Canadian rugby and proves they can compete with the world's best.
Scientists created a groundbreaking framework to help decide when moving endangered species outside their normal habitat is the right choice. The guide includes voices from 250 Pacific community members, cultural practitioners, and indigenous leaders.
A Durham museum is moving a family of critically endangered red wolves to New York, giving them a better shot at returning to the wild. With fewer than 40 red wolves left in nature, this partnership shows how zoos are working together to save America's rarest wolf.
OpenAI is offering academic research labs free access to GPT-Rosalind, a specialized AI model designed to accelerate discoveries in medicine, genetics, and disease treatment. Up to 30 researchers per lab can use the tool at no cost for a year.
Researchers hunting for Amelia Earhart's plane are sharing their island camp with coconut crabs that can crack coconuts with pincers stronger than human jaws. The team is working around these impressive crustaceans while investigating promising clues on a remote Pacific island.
Danny Watson, who brought energy and warmth to New Zealand airwaves for decades, is being celebrated by colleagues and fans for his infectious enthusiasm and gift for connecting with everyday people. His journey from children's TV to beloved radio host touched millions of Kiwi lives.