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Digital twins powered by AI are transforming industrial plants into self-monitoring systems that can spot problems and suggest fixes in real time. While humans still call the shots, the technology is giving workers superpowers to manage complex operations more efficiently than ever before.
Nigeria is building a 400-kilometer gas pipeline across five southeastern states to fuel factories, create jobs, and attract investment. The $100 million project could supply 254 million cubic feet of gas daily to 150 businesses.
New research reveals why introverts find peace in solitude while extroverts gain energy from social gatherings. The answer lies in personality differences and how our brains process social interaction.
Veteran journalist Charles Wooley is frontrunner to become Hobart's next lord mayor as Tasmania celebrates record voter turnout in council elections. Across the state, seven deputy mayors stepped up to lead their communities when sitting mayors retired.
University of Queensland researchers have developed a way to convert organic waste into high-protein fish feed, offering a sustainable alternative to fishmeal that could protect ocean ecosystems from overfishing. The breakthrough technology uses biogas from waste to grow protein-rich cells that match fishmeal's nutritional value.
Cancer survivors face a second battle against unfair treatment at work, in insurance, and healthcare. Australian researchers are developing solutions to end stigma and protect millions living beyond cancer.
Engineers at the University of Surrey developed a simpler way to prevent entire buildings from falling when a single support column fails. The breakthrough could save lives by helping architects design structures that survive unexpected damage.
Scientists at UCLA and UC Davis created a resilient micro-robot that can take flight again after being crushed under extreme weight or swatted mid-air. Inspired by how insects bounce back from collisions, this breakthrough could revolutionize search and rescue missions in disaster zones.
A group of 27 disabled residents and their caregivers from Incheon, South Korea got the surprise of their lives when an anonymous diner secretly paid their entire $420 restaurant bill. The generous stranger even upgraded their meal with premium beef before quietly leaving without giving their name.
When extreme weather hits, knowing which sources to trust can literally save your life. New guidance helps people cut through misinformation and find accurate emergency updates fast.
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo just added nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi service across five major US cities. The expansion brings autonomous rides to beaches, zoos, downtown areas, and new transit connections from coast to coast.
Atlanta's mayor is asking employers and schools to give people a pass to watch their hometown team chase a championship. It's a simple request that shows how much a city believes in its own.
Ghana's food and beverage companies are leading a massive stock market surge, with an eye-popping 431% growth that's making the country's exchange one of Africa's best performers. The country's economic turnaround is drawing investors back in droves as inflation cools and confidence returns.
Ghanaian music star Stonebwoy is bringing Afrobeats to Hollywood, featuring on the soundtrack for "Boyz Trip," an international action comedy set in Cape Town. The collaboration unites African and American artists for a 2027 global theatrical release.
Thousands of African students are building futures in Russia through scholarships and medical training they plan to bring home. Their stories reveal friendships and opportunities reshaping what international education can look like.
Arizona's otherworldly Chiricahua, sacred to Apache peoples and packed with towering rock spires, just earned national park status after a century as a monument. The volcanic wonderland where four ecosystems meet is now America's 64th national park.
Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, and Kenya have made history by all advancing to the knockout rounds of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Now these young champions face their toughest tests yet in matches that could rewrite African football's future.
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The world's oldest ultramarathon is celebrating its 100th edition in 2027, and runners couldn't be more excited. Over 56,000 people applied for 28,000 spots in South Africa's legendary Comrades Marathon.