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Growing up in poverty, Bethala Veera Swami watched classmates leave school to work in the fields. Today, the engineer is transforming rural education for more than 90,000 children across Andhra Pradesh.
Millions of delivery drivers and app-based freelancers across India are gaining a powerful new safety net. The country has officially established a dedicated welfare board to design and fund vital social protections for informal workers.
Innovative entrepreneurs across India are proving that mountains of sticky agricultural waste can solve our single-use plastic crisis. By transforming discarded sugarcane stalks into durable compostable bowls and plates, these trailblazers are giving leftover crops a remarkable second life.
In New Delhi, talented neurodivergent teens are stepping up to mentor dozens of adults in vibrant painting workshops. Through the Arts and Dreams platform, 55 young creators are gaining financial independence and reshaping how their community views ability.
Nature still holds magnificent secrets for curious explorers. Botanists across India have formally introduced five brand-new flowering plants to science, revealing stunning blooms from mountain peaks to lush river valleys.
Delhi residents have a powerful defense against seasonal smog thanks to an innovative forecasting system. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Sachin Ghude created a high-tech tool that predicts air quality 72 hours in advance, giving officials time to stop pollution before it peaks.
A surprising discovery made with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is challenging a leading explanation for how the early universe emerged from darkness. The findings suggest that powerful explosions from dying stars may have actually interfered with a process scientists once believed they helped drive.
This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth. While scientists can never know for sure where a Martian meteorite originated, Teghaza 001 includes clues that link it to highlands in th
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk are working outside the International Space Station today to boost its power supply. The duo is installing a new solar array that will help keep the orbiting laboratory running strong for years to come.
After decades of slowing progress, artificial intelligence is accelerating breakthroughs across medicine, physics, and biology. Scientists who once worried we'd found all the "easy" discoveries are now racing toward solutions once thought impossible.
Tel Aviv University's new drug discovery center is helping scientists transform laboratory breakthroughs into treatments that could save lives. A partnership with philanthropist Len Blavatnik is accelerating everything from heart attack therapies to AI research across Israel.
Robotic dogs braved 140-degree heat and thick smoke to find trapped survivors at China's national emergency rescue robot competition. The winning innovations are heading straight from the arena to real-world disaster response teams.
German conservationists are bringing underwater meadows back to life in the Baltic Sea, proving nature can recover when we give it a chance. Nearly 30% of the world's seagrass has vanished since the 1800s, but careful restoration is reversing the damage.
Nearly 100 volunteers teamed up to paint tiny homes for homeless veterans in Kansas City, transforming transitional housing into vibrant spaces that say "we've got your back." The fresh coats of paint represent more than curb appeal—they're a visible reminder that the community stands behind those who served.
More than 50 volunteers are joining forces to plant 70 trees at a trade center in Hermiston, Oregon, creating shade and cleaner air for generations to come. The November 3rd event brings together Amazon, the Arbor Day Foundation, and local residents committed to growing their community's green canopy.
Local volunteers in Tahiti ran every aspect of international basketball tournaments, from scorekeeping to livestreaming. The experience is building expertise ahead of the 2027 Pacific Games.
Hundreds of low-income families in Centre County get free tax help each year thanks to volunteers who don't need any prior experience. The VITA program is recruiting now and provides all training at no cost.
A sensory-friendly Santa experience in Lake George is recruiting volunteers to help neurodivergent children enjoy the holidays without overwhelm. Kringle Kottage creates calm, personalized visits that make magical memories accessible to everyone.