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After four decades of research, the FDA has approved tavapadon, the first entirely new class of Parkinson's medication in half a century. Patients can now take one pill daily instead of multiple doses, with fewer side effects than existing treatments.
Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific Ocean, researchers have arrived at a remote island where they believe her plane may have finally been found. Armed with satellite images showing a mysterious object in a lagoon, the team is beginning a three-week expedition that could solve aviation's greatest mystery.
Researchers built the first complete catalog of how 12,748 genes work together in human immune cells, offering a breakthrough tool to identify new disease treatments. The free database is already helping scientists pinpoint promising targets for therapies against cancer and autoimmune diseases.
A commercially available enzyme supplement helped nearly 70% of irritable bowel syndrome patients significantly reduce their symptoms without eliminating trigger foods from their diets. The finding offers new hope for the millions who struggle with the painful digestive condition.
A South Dakota swim club has fully paid off its share of a $1 million pledge for an indoor pool, just four years after nearly shutting down. An anonymous $75,000 donation helped the Dakota Riptide cross the finish line.
A Washington geologist spent decades being ridiculed for claiming a catastrophic flood carved Eastern Washington's landscape in days instead of millennia. He was right, and his discovery changed geology forever.
After a devastating 2023 car accident left Jim McDermott completely blind, he found independence again through an unlikely companion. A yellow lab named Keanu didn't just become his guide dog, he became family.
A noise complaint about teens playing basketball turned into a viral moment in 2016. Nearly a decade later, the kids are driving cars that Shaquille O'Neal bought them.
The actress transformed her family's Vancouver Island estate into a massive garden that feeds local food banks, soup kitchens, and First Nations communities. What started as personal healing became a source of fresh produce for those who need it most.
Scientists in Costa Rica just made history by breeding nearly 1 million coral embryos in a temporary lab and returning them to a struggling Caribbean reef. This genetic diversity could help corals survive warming oceans where cloned fragments alone have failed.
Uganda's national water utility is partnering with a Danish company to build the country's first water pump manufacturing plant, aiming to supply the entire African continent. The move could slash repair times, create skilled jobs, and cut Uganda's dependence on imported parts.
A historic Black Catholic school campus in Louisiana is getting new life as a cutting-edge center helping entrepreneurs build their dreams. The $5.9 million facility will offer free business counseling, training, and connections to funding for everyone from side hustlers to small business owners.
A Rhode Island man just grew a pumpkin so massive it shattered the world record by 300 pounds. Ron Wallace's labor of love tipped the scales at nearly 3,000 pounds, proving that patience and passion can grow something truly extraordinary.
A single session of neurofeedback brain training gave people with depression an immediate mood boost that lasted into the next day. The non-invasive technique helped participants regulate brain activity linked to motivation and reward.
Spending just five minutes observing nature can reduce stress and restore mental focus, according to new research. All you need is a park bench, balcony, or single potted plant to start.
A Dubai water tech company just secured government backing to expand smart purification systems that have already kept 17.4 million plastic bottles out of landfills. Wisewell's IoT-enabled technology lets homes and businesses purify water at the source while tracking quality and environmental impact in real time.
Azerbaijan's Sabah FC made history with a 2-0 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, marking the young club's first win in European competition. Founded in 2017, the team celebrated an unforgettable night at Baku Olympic Stadium.
Dejah Woods made history in 2021 as DeLand's first African American female firefighter. Now the Orlando Magic's Hometown Hero program just gave her a night she'll never forget.