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A routine yard chore in Orange County turned into the discovery of a lifetime when a homeowner unearthed a complete mastodon jaw, the first major find in New York in over a decade. The fossil, hidden just inches underground, includes giant teeth from a creature that roamed the region 11,000 years ago.
NASA's Curiosity rover just completed its most advanced laboratory work yet, analyzing drill samples from Mars to unlock secrets about the Red Planet's ancient past. The rover's high-tech instruments are searching for clues about whether Mars could have once supported life.
Volvo Group's UK and Ireland operations have slashed carbon emissions by 81% over the past decade through smart upgrades and clean energy investments. The achievement shows how major companies can make massive environmental progress while staying profitable.
A 17-member team is heading to a remote Pacific island where satellite images may have revealed Amelia Earhart's long-lost airplane. The expedition could finally solve aviation's most famous mystery and bring the legendary pilot's plane home to Purdue University.
Dorothy Lowakutuk became one of Africa's first female elephant keepers at Reteti, the continent's first Indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary. Her journey from fearing forced marriage to leading wildlife conservation shows how empowering local communities transforms both people and nature.
Singapore just launched its National Space Agency in April 2026, uniting scattered space efforts into one focused force aimed at satellite data and communications. With 30 satellites already launched since 2011 and 70 space companies in operation, this tiny nation is carving out a big role in the booming global space economy.
Singapore just launched satellite technology that could make space missions lighter, smarter, and more powerful. The breakthrough involves ultra-thin solar panels and onboard AI that processes images in orbit.
Singapore just launched a national center that could transform how we make everyday products, from cosmetics to materials, using biology instead of fossil fuels. The $50 million investment aims to make manufacturing cleaner and more sustainable.
Turkey just achieved its highest ever solar and wind power generation in a single month, with clean energy sources now powering more than half the country's electricity grid. The milestone marks a major step toward the nation's goal of complete energy independence.
A Malaysian woman who helped her mom run a sundry shop as a teenager now flies commercial Airbus aircraft for AirAsia. Suriati Sukardi spent eight years as a flight attendant before achieving her dream of entering the cockpit.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins discovered pulse oximeters suddenly switched from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen levels, offering fresh hope for fixing medical devices that have long failed patients of color. The unexpected finding could lead to more accurate diagnosis tools for everyone.
A Latvian director just won nearly half a million dollars at Kazakhstan's groundbreaking AI film festival, proving artificial intelligence is opening doors for filmmakers worldwide. The competition drew over 8,000 submissions from 125 countries, making it the largest AI film festival ever held.
The shift to net-zero carbon emissions is creating millions of well-paying jobs that didn't exist a decade ago. Clean energy already employs 35 million people globally, outnumbering fossil fuel workers by three million.
Spain and Portugal just proved that too much clean energy can be a wonderful problem to have. Record sunshine in Q2 sent solar power soaring so high that electricity prices went negative for hundreds of hours.
NBA superstar Stephen Curry made it crystal clear he's staying with the Golden State Warriors, telling coach Steve Kerr he won't uproot his happy family. His loyalty reflects both his values as a father and his vision to become the franchise's forever icon.
A soccer player's joyful celebration turned into a teachable moment about humility and respect. Lee Gi-hyuk showed how real champions own their mistakes.
After her double mastectomy, Sara Gmitro learned to knit breast prosthetics and now gives them away for free. Her handmade creations help women recover with dignity without the $1,000 price tag.
After a 30-year fight for cleaner transit, Boston's Fairmount Line will get seven battery-powered trains that cut emissions and boost service. The $765 million project could reshape how American cities electrify commuter rail.