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After half a year docked at the International Space Station, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft successfully departed to test new heat shield technology during its final journey. The mission honors astronaut Steven R. Nagel and pushes forward the science that makes future space exploration possible.
Skywatchers in New York's Capital Region could catch a rare glimpse of the northern lights this weekend. The celestial light show offers a chance to witness nature's most stunning display without traveling to the Arctic.
A 450-megawatt solar farm paired with enormous batteries is breaking ground in the Arizona desert, and Tesla has already committed to buying nearly all its power. When it goes live in 2028, Project Sterling will deliver clean electricity for up to 16 hours every single day.
Amy Offenbach grabbed a surfboard and paddled into dangerous waters to rescue a teenage girl losing consciousness in a rip current. Her quick thinking at an unguarded Florida beach saved a life.
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines employees donated their time to 26 community projects across nine states during their annual Week of CARE. More than 320 volunteers showed up to make a difference in neighborhoods from Seattle to Honolulu.
Africa is transforming its vast renewable resources into economic opportunity, backed by billions in global investment. Solar, wind, and geothermal projects are bringing reliable electricity to hundreds of millions while creating jobs and industries.
The FDA just approved a once-monthly schizophrenia treatment that eliminates the need for daily pills and hours of post-injection monitoring. This breakthrough could help millions of Americans stay on track with their mental health care.
Michael Douglas revealed his legendary father Kirk handed him $10,000 at age 21 and declared him financially independent. The tough-love moment shaped Michael's drive to succeed in Hollywood on his own terms.
After losing their beloved composer Narayana Johnson, the team behind hit game Cult of the Lamb found a beautiful way to honor his legacy. They're launching a scholarship to help other composers follow in his footsteps.
Don Strachan is the oldest living Australian rugby player and one of the few Wallabies to ever beat New Zealand at their fortress ground. His story of beating the odds, on and off the field, proves that determination can overcome anything.
Enugu State in Nigeria committed one-third of its budget to education for three straight years, building over 7,000 new classrooms across 260 communities. The transformation targets a learning crisis threatening to waste the potential of Africa's youngest generation.
Fifteen recent college graduates just completed a rigorous Air Force training program that turns entry-level hires into acquisition experts who keep pilots safe. Their work already saved lives this year when a combat radio they helped sustain rescued downed pilots.
A Texas school district once facing 800 dropouts has trimmed that number to just 12 through door-to-door home visits and sustained community effort. The same district just earned straight A's and B's across all 44 campuses.
After 22 years of believing depression had erased his honorable Navy service, U.S. Navy veteran Dave Dvorak finally found healing through a specialized therapy that taught him to question his shame. His journey from throwing away his uniforms to reclaiming his identity shows how the right mental health support can transform lives.
A cat photo contest in Chatham, Ontario turned into a fundraising phenomenon, surpassing its $10,000 goal to help animals in need. The winner will be revealed at a special celebration this October.
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NASA just released nearly a terabyte of data from the Artemis II mission, including 11,000 photos, videos, and astronaut observations from humanity's return to the moon. Scientists and space enthusiasts worldwide can now explore this treasure trove of lunar discoveries.
Two leading thinkers just revealed what makes us irreplaceably human as artificial intelligence reshapes every corner of our lives. Their answer offers hope for anyone worried about becoming obsolete in an automated world.
Mexico's Senate unanimously approved new fines up to $127,000 for companies making unauthorized marketing calls, tackling a problem affecting millions. The country ranks sixth worldwide for spam calls, with users receiving up to 25 unwanted contacts monthly.