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A newly discovered piece of history's oldest peace treaty reveals how two ancient kingdoms protected refugees fleeing conflict. The clay tablet, unearthed in Turkey, shows humanity's long tradition of seeking common ground even in difficult times.
A Toronto girls' school just raised $46.1 million to close the gender gap in technology and the arts. The campaign funded Canada's first K-12 innovation center where students learn robotics, film, entrepreneurship, and performance art under one roof.
A high school dropout turned chef who ran his family's restaurant for 20 years is now teaching culinary arts and changing lives at an Idaho charter school. His classroom has become a tight-knit community where students learn that failure is part of success.
Luis Maldonado missed an entire soccer season fighting stomach cancer, but now he's back on the field for Grant Park High School while still undergoing chemotherapy. The homecoming king is proving that heart matters more than size.
Lenny Ross has thrived for 15 years after a Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis doctors gave him little chance of surviving. Now he's written a book to help others navigate their own cancer journeys with hope and practical advice.
A New Jersey art museum is turning weekend admissions into college scholarships for creative high school seniors. The new annual award will help local artists pursue their dreams in fine and visual arts.
A climate venture fund just raised $63 million to invest in early-stage companies solving connected problems across energy, food, infrastructure, and mobility. Founded by a refugee who watched Himalayan glaciers melt in her childhood, Pulse Fund sees breakthroughs others miss.
Electric vehicle owners across California are celebrating cheaper commutes, zero gas station stops, and surprisingly fun drives as the state hits a milestone with EVs making up 1 in 6 new car sales. Despite charging gaps in some communities, most drivers say switching electric was the best decision they ever made.
European researchers are developing a smartphone and smartwatch system that helps young cancer survivors monitor their health every day, not just during rare hospital visits. The AI platform addresses late treatment effects that can emerge years after recovery.
A Georgetown oncologist who now treats nearly half his colorectal cancer patients under 50 has created a revolutionary platform to speed up clinical trials. KLEOS cuts years off the drug approval process for a disease that's become the deadliest cancer for younger Americans.
Chinese researchers just cracked a major barrier in solar technology, creating cells that work better and cost less to make. The breakthrough could finally make ultra-efficient solar panels affordable for everyone.
Malaysia just made it dramatically cheaper for companies to buy solar power directly from clean energy developers. The new deal could unlock thousands of megawatts of renewable projects across the country.
The United States just produced its 100 billionth watt of solar panels on home soil, with over 70% of that progress happening since 2022. What once seemed impossible is now proving that American clean energy manufacturing is roaring back to life.
A nonprofit created an open-source shortwave radio system that sends files, photos, and emergency messages to the world's most isolated communities. The technology already saved a fishing crew stranded 200 kilometers offshore.
Scientists studying 3 million hectares in the Amazon found that preventing fires and logging in existing forests protects more wildlife and carbon than restoration alone. The findings suggest conservation dollars should prioritize the forests still standing.
Despite federal policy headwinds, solar manufacturers are pouring billions into new American factories, creating hundreds of good-paying jobs in states like South Carolina and Texas. The boom comes as voters across the political spectrum demand solutions to rising energy bills.
When Craig Berg fell into a swamp on Michigan's most isolated island, he spent 11 days surviving on freeze-dried food and dirty water before kayakers spotted him. His rescue became a testament to the power of perseverance, community support, and never giving up hope.
A Michigan program gives mothers $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for baby's first year with no strings attached. The results are stunning: preterm births down 18%, low birth weight down 27%, and infant deaths cut in half.