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After a decade of empty promises, Honda just became the first automaker to move solid-state batteries from the lab to an actual production line. The $287 million facility in Japan is already making real battery cells that could transform electric vehicles.
Scientists are using powerful computer simulations to recreate how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and forged the elements that eventually made planets and life possible. The breakthrough could finally connect what the James Webb Space Telescope sees in distant galaxies with chemical clues hidden in ancient stars near Earth.
Scientists discovered a rare form of iron in Moon samples that can preserve ancient magnetic signals like microscopic fossils. This breakthrough could unlock secrets about the Moon's magnetic history billions of years ago.
Young substitute Yang Min-hyuk's relentless pressure and Eom Ji-sung's clutch goal delivered South Korea its fourth consecutive Asian Games football title, breaking Japan's momentum with one perfect strike. The 1-0 victory on Japanese soil makes history as the first four-peat in the tournament.
Volunteers in Norfolk, Virginia are turning beach cleanup into scientific progress this October. Every piece of litter collected will be tracked to help protect coastal ecosystems for the long haul.
A new 120-kilometer pipeline connecting Ethiopia to Djibouti's port will transform how fuel reaches one of Africa's fastest-growing nations. The project promises steady energy for industries, farms, and communities while strengthening ties between neighboring countries.
A small-town insurance agent turned her mother's death from breast cancer into an annual celebration that now draws over 180 survivors and supporters. Dawn Hamilton and other survivors shared their stories of hope at the seventh annual Light it Up Pink event in Cordele, Georgia.
Italy rallied from a 4-2 deficit to beat Great Britain 11-4, advancing to face Cuba in the Blind Baseball International Cup championship. Both teams head to Saturday's final without a single loss in the tournament.
A hobby diver searching for old bottles in a Wisconsin lake stumbled upon a 17-foot dugout canoe that turned out to be about 1,000 years old. The ancient vessel offers a rare window into how Indigenous communities lived and traveled during the Late Woodland period.
Volunteering isn't dying in Western Pennsylvania, it's just changing shape. From retirees tending community gardens to students joining structured programs, organizations are finding creative ways to match willing helpers with flexible opportunities.
A sports medicine surgeon who works with pro athletes says America's win-at-all-costs approach to youth sports is creating injuries and burnout. Norway's gentler model keeps kids playing into adulthood while still producing world-class athletes.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz stepped away from Spain's national team this weekend for something more important than soccer: becoming a dad. The 30-year-old rushed back to Paris to be there for the birth of his first child.
A Nigerian king broke his own rule to honor environmentalist Newton Jibunoh with a rare chieftaincy title, drawing Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka and dignitaries from across the nation. The ceremony marked the first time in recent history that Asaba's monarch conferred this honor on a non-native resident.
Scientists studying Scots pine across three continents discovered that Mediterranean forests hit hardest by drought also recovered fastest, revealing hope for climate-stressed trees. The findings show resilience can emerge in unexpected places.
Europe just had its best month ever for electric vehicles, with battery-powered cars reaching 30% of all new vehicle sales in August. The shift away from gas and diesel is accelerating faster than anyone predicted.
Both North and South Korea unite today to celebrate Gaecheonjeol, their shared National Foundation Day marking 4,483 years since the mythical founding of the Korean people. Despite decades of division, this ancient holiday remains one of the few celebrations observed together across the peninsula.
Two West African nations are joining forces to host thousands of global business leaders at a groundbreaking summit focused on sustainable trade and economic growth. The 2026 event promises to reshape how Africa participates in worldwide commerce.
A rural Ghanaian district just completed 20 development projects bringing classrooms, clean water, and teacher housing to remote communities. Thirty more projects are already underway.