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South Korea is backing a bold plan to build robots that can weld like master craftsmen and think for themselves. Two projects totaling $74 million will create collaborative robots that process information on the spot and learn from skilled workers.
Top scientists including 2026 Nobel Prize winner Karl Deisseroth will gather in San Francisco this November to explore how artificial intelligence is speeding up scientific breakthroughs. The three-day event brings together researchers from math, medicine, and computing to share how AI helps them discover what was impossible before.
University research leaders are creating breakthrough conditions for scientists by fostering collaboration and breaking down barriers, even as federal science budgets face proposed cuts. Their behind-the-scenes work is transforming how discoveries happen.
While most of Latin America grows at around 2%, one small nation is defying expectations with economic expansion nearly 10 times faster. Guyana just posted 23.7% GDP growth, making it the only double-digit success story in the entire region.
Underwater archaeologists discovered a bronze ring bearing the only known seal engraving of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The rare find from a sunken royal palace could reveal how ancient harbor officials used symbols of their city's greatest monument.
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Syrian archaeologists risked their lives to rescue 30,000 ancient artifacts from a museum before ISIS captured the city in 2014 and 2015. The dangerous operation saved thousands of years of human history from destruction.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue pulled a trapped hawk to safety during heavy rainfall, giving the bird a second chance at flight. The quick-thinking rescue shows how first responders help all creatures in need.
Nearly 4,000 Iowa volunteers are coming together this week to package up to 2 million meals for hungry children and families. The food will feed more than 6,700 kids for an entire year.
Germany just powered more than half its electricity grid with renewable energy for the first time ever. The country reached 61% clean energy in the first nine months of this year, setting a new record for Europe's largest economy.
A regional New Zealand school just proved world-class education doesn't require city life. ACG Tauranga earned 14th nationally while creating a community where belonging matters as much as grades.
A former paratrooper just completed a 28-year journey on foot from the tip of South America to England, refusing to use any transport for 50,000 kilometers. Karl Bushby's epic trek proves what the human spirit can accomplish when we refuse to give up.
Two clans in central Somalia have officially ended their long-standing conflict with a peace agreement signed in front of their prime minister. The deal paves the way for new schools, infrastructure, and a dedicated Peace House in the region.
The skate park that helped Charlotte Worthington win Olympic BMX gold is getting a second chance. A local pro rider has slashed reopening costs by 80% and is leading the charge to bring it back.
Google just signed a massive 20-year agreement to bring 890 megawatts of clean nuclear energy online, proving tech giants can fuel AI innovation without adding to carbon emissions. The deal upgrades existing plants and protects everyday customers from footing the bill for Big Tech's energy needs.
Max Verstappen just gave Red Bull its first victory as an engine manufacturer, marking a triumphant milestone five years in the making. The win at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia proves the team's gamble on building their own power units is paying off.
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A women-led fashion brand in Lesotho is turning traditional Basotho textiles into contemporary luxury wear that's catching international attention. Thethana just earned a spot in a major development program that could launch them onto the world stage.
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In 2004, Johannesburg did something revolutionary: it put artists, musicians, and cultural workers on street signs alongside political heroes. Now, a longtime city mapper is imagining who deserves the honor next.
Vietnam just earned the biggest economic growth upgrade in East Asia as AI-powered tech exports surge. The country's high-tech manufacturing boom is turning it into a global hub for AI hardware.