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Scientists at Berkeley Lab have cracked a major barrier preventing doctors from using one of the most powerful cancer therapies available. Their new technique could bring targeted alpha therapy to hospitals nationwide.
Australian researchers discovered two new species of giant stick insects that fooled scientists for decades, including one that lays eggs with a never-before-seen lid. The breakthrough shows how much of the world's biodiversity is still waiting to be found, even in well-studied places.
Want to make money helping the environment? Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest is paying residents up to $110 per bushel to collect pinecones for their reforestation program.
Four Portland homeowners transformed their century-old homes into nearly energy-independent powerhouses, slashing utility costs by up to 70%. Now they're opening their doors to show others exactly how they did it.
Ethiopia and the World Bank just expanded their partnership to drive private sector growth, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience. The agreement focuses on practical programs from agriculture to clean energy that promise real change for millions.
A 132-year-old telecommunications company just earned national recognition for transforming how 120 million Ethiopians connect, pay, and access digital services. Ethio Telecom's work is helping build the foundation for Ethiopia's vision of a fully digital economy by 2030.
Ethiopia's sweeping economic reforms are paying off with inflation dropping from 26% to 16% in just one year. The country is unlocking billions for small businesses, achieving wheat self-sufficiency, and building a stronger financial future.
Saudi Arabia just delivered $60 million to Yemen's government to help stabilize its economy and support citizens still recovering from years of conflict. The grant will help keep essential government services running and strengthen purchasing power for everyday Yemenis.
Malaysia's top 100 tech startups collectively earned $2 billion in 2024, growing at an impressive 87% annual rate. More than a third are already profitable, with over half expanding beyond national borders.
Ankita Sharma once scored just 5 out of 50 marks in fifth-grade math and needed a supplementary exam. Seven years later, she ranked 203rd in India's toughest civil service exam and became an IPS officer.
Seven-time European champion Piers Gilliver is leading Britain's para fencing team at the first European Championships on UK soil, hoping to inspire a new generation. The Cardiff event marks the start of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.
A bearing company's employees chose to celebrate their first anniversary in town by assembling race packets for 900 participants in a literacy fundraiser. The Run to Read event marked a first for the local education foundation, which had never used corporate volunteers before.
More than 20 National Grid employees traded their regular jobs for paint brushes and repair tools to help Zoo New York get ready for the cold months ahead. The volunteer effort was part of the company's annual Grid for Good Day of Service across upstate New York.
Germany just powered more than 60% of its electricity needs with renewable energy for the first nine months of 2026, the highest share ever recorded. Wind and solar are leading the transformation, proving clean energy can meet real-world demand at massive scale.
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State just approved 2.5 billion naira (roughly $5 million USD) to help struggling families, empower youth, and rebuild communities torn by conflict. In a move celebrating Nigeria's 66th Independence Day, he also pardoned 24 reformed inmates giving them a fresh start.
Police in Nigeria's Ebonyi State have rescued three young children and arrested 15 people connected to a child trafficking operation that preyed on vulnerable mothers. The investigation began when a mother reported her two children missing and led to recoveries across three states.
African countries are climbing the global innovation rankings, with Rwanda and Kenya making impressive leaps as startup funding across the continent jumps 40% to $3.2 billion. The progress signals growing recognition of Africa's tech potential on the world stage.
Anthony arrived at the ER with a dangerous foot wound that had infected his bone, but specialized care at Kindred Hospital Northland helped him walk again. After nearly seven weeks of treatment, he's now continuing his recovery at a rehabilitation facility.