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Wild elephants tune their deep rumbling calls to sound more alike when they're making group decisions or reuniting with family. This vocal harmony may help them negotiate plans and stay connected across distances up to 10 kilometers.
Google just sent its artificial intelligence chips into orbit to test whether data centers could one day run cleaner and more sustainably from space. The experimental satellite, Project Suncatcher, lifted off October 1st and could help solve AI's growing energy problem.
A Nigerian pharmacist turned PhD researcher just won a major Canadian grant to help solve male infertility using science that goes beyond basic sperm counts. His work could change how doctors understand and treat millions of couples worldwide.
Millions of California renters and condo owners can now install balcony solar panels without permits or utility approval, slashing their electric bills starting January 2027. The new law makes California the largest plug-in solar market in the nation.
A South Korean company is using 3D printing to create ultra-durable exhaust filters that could transform how we clean industrial air. The technology earned 3DC a spot in Korea's top startup program and two years of government funding.
After nearly shutting down due to low turnout, Grifton's beloved Arts in the Park is thriving again thanks to a dedicated team of new volunteers and community support. The September revival brought 18 vendors, live music, and renewed hope to the small North Carolina town.
More people in Bangor are seeking help with reading and writing skills, and volunteers are stepping up to meet the need. Literacy Volunteers of Bangor is now recruiting tutors to support the growing demand.
Two free tax programs in New Hanover County need volunteers to help residents file returns this season. Last year's volunteers served thousands of people who couldn't afford paid tax prep.
The Wallabies have surged to sixth in world rankings after six straight wins, building momentum just one year before Australia hosts the 2027 Rugby World Cup. After their worst-ever ranking of 10th in 2023, the team's transformation under new coach Les Kiss has fans dreaming of their first Webb Ellis Cup victory in 27 years.
When a copilot attacked the captain mid-flight, a plumber who learned from disaster movies grabbed the controls and helped save everyone aboard. Everyday passengers became heroes at 30,000 feet.
A North Lamar High School student just joined the top 50,000 test takers in the nation. Nolan Spencer earned Commended Student recognition in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered how young planetary systems survive violent collisions similar to the impact that created Earth's Moon. The findings offer hope for understanding how rocky planets like ours form and thrive.
This October offers some of the year's best stargazing, including Saturn at its brightest and the Orionid meteor shower painting streaks across the night sky. NASA says even casual skywatchers can catch these cosmic shows with just their eyes.
Four top trainers agree that walking absolutely counts as exercise, but only when you approach it the right way. The answer depends on your fitness level, intentionality, and how you structure your daily steps.
Africa's largest refinery breaks ground in Kenya, promising 60,000 jobs and a major shift toward energy independence for the continent. The massive project will process 700,000 barrels daily, using African crude to supply East African markets.
Ten years after Colombia's historic peace agreement, grassroots communities are creating their own path to lasting peace through self-determination and collective action. Indigenous groups and local activists continue building hope from the ground up, even as national politics swing between support and opposition.
After tongue cancer surgery left him unable to breathe on his own, Earl spent a month relearning to walk, talk, and eat. Now he's back home with his wife and drums, proving recovery is possible even after the toughest setbacks.
An Iowa industrial technology teacher who grew his program from 14 to 80 students just won $75,000 from a national tool company. Grant Engel was surprised during a school assembly when Harbor Freight rolled out a toolbox containing his award.