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South Korea is investing $120 billion to build eight nuclear reactors across the United States, marking one of the largest clean energy partnerships between the two nations. The massive project will create thousands of jobs while helping power America's growing energy needs.
A former "Survivor" contestant is turning her 30 days on a remote island into powerful lessons for students facing their own daily challenges. Jefra Bland Hines has spent years visiting schools to show kids that surviving middle school takes just as much courage as reality TV.
Maja Matarić created robots that don't do the work for you but inspire you to do it yourself, helping stroke survivors, children with autism, and anxiety patients recover through encouragement. Forbes just named her to their 50 Over 50: Innovation list for transforming how we think about robotics and healing.
Swedish researchers built an AI that dreams up science experiments, runs them using robots, and learns from what goes wrong. It's already discovering new biological findings humans missed.
Stanford HAI just selected 15 doctoral students whose research spans everything from AI governance to protein design. The two-year fellowship supports groundbreaking work that could reshape how we tackle global challenges.
England's World Cup-winning rugby captain Zoe Stratford has welcomed her first child, a baby girl born just over a year after leading her team to victory. Her joyful announcement joins a wave of England rugby players celebrating new families this year.
Seven Indigenous women in Ecuador are rescuing a threatened turtle species using an app and ancestral knowledge. Their work has already saved 208 baby turtles in just one year.
Flint, Michigan is moving forward with major investments in water infrastructure and community safety, including over $500,000 in water treatment supplies and enhanced downtown security. The city council's recent approvals signal continued commitment to safe drinking water and thriving public spaces.
Jessica Watkins made history Thursday leading four astronauts to the International Space Station in SpaceX's fastest journey yet. Among her crew: a Canadian astronaut whose wife will give birth during his six-month mission.
Hundreds of volunteers hauled dirt bags to restore a beloved Colorado mountain trail, joining forces across four organizations to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Their work ensures future generations can enjoy the iconic Crest trail near Gunnison.
H-E-B's Feast of Sharing returns to McAllen this November, and organizers need 1,000 community volunteers to serve families at the annual Thanksgiving celebration. Registration is now open with flexible shifts to fit any schedule.
Power-hungry data centers are fueling an unexpected clean energy revolution, with solar and batteries now accounting for 70% of new U.S. power capacity. The shift is creating massive investment opportunities that don't depend on climate policy.
Millions of wildflowers are transforming Chile's Atacama Desert into a vibrant carpet of color after record rainfall woke seeds that waited decades to bloom. The rare "flowering desert" event covers an area the size of a small country.
Jazmin McKay just became the first daughter of an inaugural Adelaide Thunderbird to join the team, nearly 30 years after her mom Sarah Sutter helped win two championships. The 18-year-old is following in the footsteps of her world champion mother who taught her everything about the game.
Professional footballers from five countries have proven you can chase both athletic glory and academic excellence, earning doctoral degrees in fields from sports science to psychology. Their achievements challenge the stereotype that sports and scholarship don't mix.
Benedict walked out of Kindred Hospital St. Louis South after beating a life-threatening staph infection that had spread to his spine and bloodstream. His remarkable recovery shows what's possible when coordinated medical care meets patient determination.
Sangabosamow arrived at Kindred Hospital unable to breathe on her own, her lungs ravaged by a severe infection. Twenty-nine days later, she walked out the front door to go home with her son.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a new cell type that helps build and regulate blood vessels in the heart, offering hope for future heart repair treatments. The breakthrough could one day help damaged hearts heal themselves after injury.