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A clinical trial found that people with early-stage blood disorders who took vitamin C daily were less likely to die during a three-year follow-up period. While the supplement didn't slow abnormal cell growth, it showed surprising benefits that researchers want to explore further.
Ethiopia is shifting from importing technology to creating its own artificial intelligence solutions, part of a bold plan to fuel economic growth through science. The government is building legal frameworks to support startups while bringing digital tools into classrooms nationwide.
After a decade of development, Israeli company StoreDot has cracked the code on electric vehicle batteries that charge in just 10 minutes. The breakthrough technology is now moving into production with major automakers signing on.
Opposition politician Aliou Bah walked free this week after receiving a presidential pardon, cutting short a controversial two-year sentence. His release offers a glimmer of hope for political dialogue in Guinea.
India's cricket teams swept both gold medals at the Asian Games 2026, with the men defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. The victories mark India's second consecutive Asian Games sweep, cementing their dominance in Asian cricket.
Yumi Kajihara sobbed after winning her third straight Asian Games omnium gold, dedicating the victory to her younger brother Hyogo, who died of cancer this year. His words during his battle helped her climb out of depression and rediscover joy in racing.
A 22-year-old tennis player from Hong Kong just won his first major title at the Asian Games and punched his ticket to the 2028 Olympics. Coleman Wong, trained at Rafael Nadal's academy, dominated his final match to follow his idol's footsteps to LA.
Half of Euclid's 90 firefighters have less than 10 years of experience, so they're sharpening their rescue skills with a mobile training lab. The two-story trailer simulates real homes where crews practice finding trapped children and fighting fires before facing the real thing.
Ghana's new housing minister and France's ambassador are joining forces to tackle affordable housing, clean water access, and climate challenges. With French companies already investing €2.5 billion in Ghana, this partnership could turn talk into real progress.
The Caribbean island of Martinique pulled off a stunning comeback victory over Honduras, winning 2-1 in a match that marks a historic achievement for the small nation. Jonathan Mexique's 88th-minute strike sealed the upset win in front of their home crowd.
A son who watched his mother battle cancer is now building technology to detect the disease earlier using quantum computing and AI. Quantum World Ventures is applying cutting-edge science to make medical diagnostics faster and more accessible across India.
Vietnam's economy grew nearly 10% in the third quarter of 2026, crushing forecasts and marking the nation's strongest quarterly performance since 2022. Massive foreign investment and booming exports are bringing the Southeast Asian country closer to its ambitious goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045.
After nearly a decade underwater, scientific structures left 100 meters below the ocean's surface in Palau are revealing an entirely new world of marine life. The discovery could transform our understanding of ecosystems thriving in the ocean's mysterious twilight zone.
Scientists found psilocybin protected rats from damage caused by repeated mild head impacts, opening potential new treatment paths for injuries with no current care options. The research could one day help people avoid dementia linked to cumulative minor head trauma.
Raymond Lo survived stage four liver cancer 31 years ago and says the disease saved his life by teaching him how to truly live. Now he's preparing to paddle 65 kilometers solo to raise funds and awareness for cancer patients.
India's Karnataka state is investing $18 million to restore 500 lakes across seven districts, including 135 in Bengaluru alone. Scientists say the ambitious project could transform urban water systems if it goes beyond concrete repairs to embrace nature-based solutions.
A geophysics student who couldn't afford $100 sandals taught himself to code on YouTube and built Ghana's budget fashion marketplace. Cedisaver now serves 6,000 monthly users and connects 37 vendors without a dollar of outside funding.
Japanese startups are transforming agriculture with autonomous tractors, AI-powered farm monitoring, and indoor vertical farms that recycle water. New government funding is helping these innovations spread from hobby farmers to commercial operations worldwide.