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A new solar-powered scooter called the Lightfoot can recharge itself during the day, making short city trips possible without ever plugging in. The whimsical two-wheeler is turning heads in California as it reimagines how we move around our neighborhoods.
A nostalgic video from a 2006 high school hallway is reminding millennials of a different era. Not a single student is looking at a phone, and it's sparking reflection on how much has changed.
After decades of chasing thinness through cardio and diets, a woman discovered at 70 that building strength beats being thin. Now 76, she's stronger than ever and inspiring others to rethink fitness after 60.
When a doctor gave actress Diane Ladd six months to live after an IPF diagnosis, she fought back and lived seven more years filled with movies, books, and advocacy. Her daughter Laura Dern shares how speaking up and finding the right care team transformed their journey with lung disease.
Prestigious hospitals are opening specialized longevity clinics that help patients understand their health and extend their lifespan. These programs use advanced testing to give people actionable insights about living longer, healthier lives.
A Kenyan startup just raised $500,000 to help African businesses pay suppliers anywhere in the world as easily as they pay vendors down the street. Cloud9 is turning cross-border payments into something as simple as mobile money.
Taiwan has higher organ donation rates than Singapore despite having a harder opt-in system. The secret? Hospital coordinators who build trust with grieving families instead of relying on automatic consent.
A new autonomous launcher system protects homes from wildfires by coating structures with retardant before flames arrive. The technology targets the real threat: wind-blown embers that cause up to 90% of home losses.
MIT just announced a major push to strengthen science and math education for students from kindergarten through community college across America. The initiative focuses on hands-on learning, AI skills, and math tutoring delivered directly by MIT volunteers.
In a groundbreaking TED conversation, psychotherapist Esther Perel and educator Sal Khan explored what parts of humanity no machine can replicate. Their insights offer hope as we navigate an AI-driven future.
After beating breast cancer, Norma Gracia founded Stronger Together Cancer Support to help other survivors stay physically active. The Valley-based group proves that life after cancer can be vibrant and strong.
A retired judge who beat cancer and served his country will be celebrated at a fundraiser fighting cancer in his community. The Spirit of Hope Celebration raises money to help neighbors get life-saving cancer screenings.
A decade of research just solved a puzzle that's been holding electric vehicles back. Professor Elham Sahraei created the first tool to predict exactly how much damage EV batteries can handle before becoming dangerous.
After losing her 16-year-old son to cyberbullying, Kristin Bride is fighting to change social media laws and protect other families. A new documentary shows her journey from grief to Capitol Hill testimony.
A Denmark-based nonprofit just handed over three new classrooms to a Ghanaian high school that's been achieving strong test scores despite lacking proper facilities. The organization has been quietly transforming education access in rural Ghana for years.
Ibrahim Mahama turned his observation of a cement factory into a thriving business, proving Ghanaians can compete in industries once dominated by foreign companies. His five-year-old Dzata Cement now stands as proof that local entrepreneurs can build major industrial projects.
Two Kiwi swimmers just lit up the pool in Azerbaijan, snagging a silver medal and smashing national records that stood for years. Caitlin Deans and Lewis Clareburt are now headed to Beijing after dominating their events.
At just 25, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo has conquered world cross country three times, shattered the half marathon world record, and now stands ready to break the full marathon record in Chicago this Sunday. His remarkable season could culminate in the fastest 26.2 miles ever run.