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A Spanish team just built the tallest human tower in history: nine stories high with nine people on each level. The breathtaking achievement marks a new milestone for a tradition that's brought communities together for over two centuries.
A Camden Catholic High School nurse received proclamations from federal, state, and county leaders after saving a coworker suffering a heart attack known as the "widowmaker." Her quick actions gave Chris Fine the precious minutes he needed to survive a 100% blockage.
Australia's large-scale solar farms just smashed records, pumping out more clean energy than ever before while proving that sheep and solar panels make surprisingly good neighbors. Three states hit all-time highs as the country's renewable energy revolution picks up speed.
Ocean waves might help solve the massive energy challenge facing artificial intelligence. A clean energy company is partnering with NVIDIA to harness predictable wave power for data centers near coastlines.
Ghana's junior badminton team claimed four medals at the All-Africa U-19 Championships, proving their program's rapid growth on the continental stage. The Golden Shuttlers now carry that momentum into the World Junior Championships, facing elite competition from across the globe.
Business leaders from Korea and Saudi Arabia are transforming a 50-year relationship from simple contracting into joint ventures in cutting-edge technology. Over 280 executives gathered to build partnerships in sovereign AI, aerospace, and digital innovation.
Three Valley Baptist survivors are sharing their early detection stories during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, proving that regular screenings save lives. Their message is simple: get your mammogram. ---
A Stanford scientist just won the Nobel Prize for inventing a way to control individual brain cells with light, opening new paths to treat mental illness and neurological disorders. The breakthrough lets researchers flip neurons on and off like light switches in a living brain.
A new report reveals how a 1980 law turned taxpayer-funded research into 19,000 American startups and $1.7 trillion in economic growth over three decades. The Bayh-Dole Act created an innovation pipeline that's still paying massive dividends.
College volunteers are stepping up to help elementary students in Syracuse, where only 18% of kids are proficient in math. A simple solution could transform outcomes while saving millions.
Scientists confirmed the youngest exoplanet ever discovered, and it's rewriting what we thought we knew about how planets grow. This cosmic newborn is challenging decades of planetary formation theory.
Western Australia is doubling down on beach safety with $5 million in new funding for AI-powered drones and shark tracking technology. The initiative aims to protect swimmers while avoiding harmful culling practices.
Satellite images reveal why the waters of Canada's James Bay glow brown like tea, and the story involves forests, beavers, and ancient Cree wisdom. It's a stunning reminder of nature's beauty in unexpected colors.
A new satellite just filmed something no one on Earth can ever see: a complete auroral oval during daylight hours. The breakthrough footage reveals how wild and turbulent these space weather events really are.
A small Illinois city just opened one of the nation's largest indoor sports facilities and is already seeing teams from 10 states. The 150-acre complex is transforming Mattoon's economy and helping it rank 25th nationally for growth.
Scott Hamilton stored his 1984 Olympic gold medal in a paper bag at the bottom of his underwear drawer for eight years after meeting Paralympic athletes. The figure skating champion's unusual choice sparked a powerful conversation about success and identity.
Nigerian students in Canada and across North America will soon take their university entrance exams without flying home. Starting in 2027, a new testing center in Ottawa will bring the exam to them.
The United Arab Emirates has completed a fully autonomous probe that will land on an asteroid 5 billion kilometers from Earth. If successful in 2028, it will be only the seventh asteroid ever reached by a landing probe.