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Scientists at Harvard discovered that blocking a protein called BACH2 could help treat sickle cell disease by boosting protective fetal hemoglobin levels. This breakthrough opens an entirely new treatment pathway that works differently from existing therapies.
Feeling stuck staring at a blank page? A newsletter writer who's powered through 325 weeks of creative blocks shares five playful techniques that actually work.
Tech giant Google is paying to upgrade existing nuclear reactors across four states, adding nearly 1,000 megawatts of carbon-free power to the grid. The innovative deal offers a faster alternative to building new power plants while helping everyone save money.
Indonesian authorities rescued 22 endangered green sea turtles from wildlife smugglers and released 20 back into the ocean after they recovered. The successful raid shows how local tips and swift police action are protecting Bali's threatened marine life.
Citizen scientists tracking pollution on London's Thames River found half as many flushed wet wipes after a massive cleanup removed a 180-ton "Wet Wipe Island." Their decade of data helped push the UK government to ban plastic wet wipes by 2027.
A team of researchers is bringing back sunflower sea stars to restore 95% of California's vanished kelp forests. These alien-like predators with up to 24 arms could reverse a decade of underwater devastation.
An 18-year-old engineering student built an affordable fiberglass home that can be assembled in one day. He's living in it for a full year to prove it works.
A new biomethane facility in southern Italy is converting agricultural leftovers into renewable gas that can power thousands of households while slashing carbon emissions. The plant represents Italy's smart leap into energy independence by using existing infrastructure in new ways.
A Nairobi project is teaching children chess using pieces made entirely from recycled plastic waste. The initiative tackles two problems at once: plastic pollution and youth education.
While Earth fractures along political lines, astronauts from opposing nations continue working together 250 miles above. The International Space Station stands as one of humanity's last collaborative bridges between East and West.
Rwanda has landed a historic 10-year Formula 1 hosting agreement that will bring the world's premier racing series to Africa starting in the early 2030s. This marks a major milestone for motorsports on the continent and showcases Rwanda's growing global presence.
A development finance expert says Africa's funding solution isn't more foreign aid. It's building strong domestic capital markets that let African savings finance African growth.
New Zealand's science-to-business collaboration puts even the United States to shame, according to an award-winning researcher. The country's seamless connection between labs and industry is driving real-world impact in agriculture and beyond.
Team USA's Olympic gold medal win in Milan has turned hockey players into American heroes, opening doors to celebrity events and hometown fame. From Morgan Wallen concerts to star-studded parties, these athletes are discovering just how much their victory meant to the country.
Jim Scott stood atop Africa's highest peak at age 90, chasing a Guinness World Record and proving age is just a number. Nearly 45 years after his first Kilimanjaro climb, the Nevada adventurer is showing the world what's possible when you refuse to slow down.
Researchers have found a wheat gene that prepares plants for salty soil before they even encounter it, a breakthrough that could protect one of the world's most vital food crops. The discovery offers real hope for farmers struggling with soil salinity.
Scientists discovered that older adults with a specific genetic profile had 70% lower dementia risk when taking daily aspirin. The breakthrough could lead to personalized prevention for millions at risk.
Researchers at UC San Diego analyzed half a million cells from pancreatic tumors and discovered how cancer constantly reshapes itself to dodge treatment. The breakthrough could lead to therapies that finally outsmart this deadly disease.