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Scientists at Oxford University used artificial intelligence to reveal how everyday plastic transforms into hard carbon, a key material for affordable, sustainable batteries. This breakthrough could help design better batteries without rare metals.
South African researchers built an AI system that spots patients at suicide risk in emergency rooms without adding work for overwhelmed staff. The tool uses existing admission data to help one nurse managing 30+ patients catch warning signs they might miss.
Miami Dolphins guard Jonah Savaiinaea ranked dead last among 81 NFL guards as a rookie but refused to quit. One year later, his coach can't stop praising him after a breakthrough performance.
An Egyptian farmer tending his cucumber greenhouse stumbled upon an inscribed stone that led archaeologists to two colossal statues of Ramses II, one towering nearly 28 feet tall. The ancient pharaoh, linked by some scholars to the biblical Moses story, continues to emerge from Egypt's soil centuries after his reign.
Shopping for smart home cameras and baby monitors just got safer thanks to a new cybersecurity label launching in 2025. The FCC's Cyber Trust Mark will help Americans spot products that keep hackers out.
Local potters in Sai Kung are turning handcrafted bowls into lifelines for hungry neighbors. With matching donations, this year's Empty Bowls event will double last year's $20,000 raised.
After 11 hours trapped in their flooded motorhome, Hank and Stacey Wills and their five pets were hoisted to safety by a Colorado National Guard helicopter crew. The dramatic rescue near Pagosa Springs shows the power of coordination between emergency responders who refused to give up.
British Paralympic champion Jody Cundy is chasing his 20th consecutive world title in track cycling's punishing one-kilometer time trial this week in the Netherlands. The 48-year-old has remained unbeaten in the event since 2006, earning respect as "captain" from teammates young enough to be his children.
Rugby veteran Kurtley Beale is returning to Australia's national team at age 37, five years after his last international match. His comeback ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup offers hope for a team searching for steady leadership.
The world's best wheelchair rugby athletes will compete in Brisbane during the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup, creating the largest celebration of inclusive sport the city has ever seen. Organizers are aiming for record-breaking attendance as the event builds momentum toward Brisbane's 2032 Paralympic Games.
An Italian construction firm is leading a massive railway project across southern Africa that could cut shipping times in half and open new trade routes for millions. The 517-kilometer Zambian railway is part of Italy's expanding commitment to African development.
South Korea is putting 1,700 AI robots to work in government agencies next year, turning police stations, farms, and fire departments into real-world testing grounds. The plan helps homegrown robotics companies gain experience while giving public agencies cutting-edge tools.
Vietnam is transforming how agricultural research works by connecting scientists directly with farmers and businesses to solve real problems. The new approach aims to turn lab discoveries into commercial success stories that boost the rural economy.
OpenAI's AI just cracked a million-dollar math problem that stumped researchers for half a century, proving the mathematical foundation of our universe's forces. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence is now solving problems at the cutting edge of human knowledge.
Google DeepMind just released Genie 4, a breakthrough AI that generates photorealistic interactive worlds you can change with your voice while it plays matching audio in real time. This tool could transform how filmmakers brainstorm ideas, how teachers bring history to life, and how engineers test robots before building them.
For 12 years, Japan has been turning Halloween on its head with "Jimi Halloween," where people dress as hilariously mundane everyday moments instead of flashy costumes. The tradition started in 2014 and has grown into a creative celebration of life's most relatable, awkward situations.
When wildfire smoke made outdoor exercise dangerous, Singapore's running community turned shopping malls into makeshift training tracks. Over 80 runners now circle air-conditioned corridors before stores open, keeping their marathon dreams alive.
Ghana is putting physician assistants at the center of a new free primary healthcare system, bringing medical care directly to busy workers who can't make it to hospitals. The move includes free community health screenings across four locations in Techiman.