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A humpback whale mother was observed touching and staying with her stillborn calf for hours off Queensland's coast, offering scientists a rare glimpse into how these intelligent creatures respond to death. The footage marks the first documented stillbirth in humpback whales.
A Volkswagen ID. Buzz just proved electric vehicles can handle the ultimate road test: 62,000 miles across 92 countries on six continents without a single breakdown. The 445-day journey earned a Guinness World Record and showed EVs might be tougher than gas-powered vehicles.
A Chinese optical engineer captured the first super-resolution video of abnormal cilia movement in a child's airways, winning Nikon's prestigious microscopy competition. His breakthrough imaging technique helps doctors understand a rare genetic respiratory disorder without harming living tissue.
MIT researchers have built free digital tools that help cities predict and prepare for extreme weather, from hurricanes to floods. The four-year project is already being used by local governments and insurance companies to protect communities.
Researchers discovered cells that start to die, survive, and then rebuild damaged tissue at remarkable speed. The finding could improve healing while explaining why some cancers return stronger.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope may operate for more than twice its planned lifespan thanks to brilliant engineering and a near-perfect launch. The telescope now has enough fuel for at least 22 years of exploring the universe instead of the original 10.
One of Ethiopia's largest business groups just announced plans to create up to 40,000 new jobs as it launches a wave of major projects across the country. The expansion could lift the conglomerate's workforce from 80,000 to 120,000 employees.
As Asia's older population doubles to nearly one billion by 2050, a UN expert says the key to thriving communities isn't just policy. It's something simpler and more powerful: people of all ages learning from and supporting each other.
Five years after winning Paralympic gold in cycling, Dutch athlete Larissa Klaassen has fully switched sports and is now targeting a medal in Para judo at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After just nine months of serious training, she's already won bronze at the European Championships.
A Bills couple turned their team's stadium debut into an unforgettable proposal moment, surrounded by cheering fans at Thursday night's tailgate. The viral engagement captured the joy of Buffalo's community as they celebrated both love and football.
Linda Simmons couldn't walk into her own house in January, but thanks to a fast-acting stroke team, she's back to daily walks just months later. Her story shows how critical those first minutes are when every second counts.
Debbie Burbank just earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education without paying a dime, thanks to a scholarship that let her study while teaching. Her story shows how Arizona is helping classroom assistants become fully qualified teachers.
Nearly 80 guests attended CAFFI Housing's first Harvest High Tea fundraiser, supporting affordable homes for adults with disabilities. The successful event could become an annual tradition as the nonprofit plans to expand.
A single evening at The Drake restaurant just raised $150,000 to bring music education to students who need it most. The nonprofit has now helped more than 17,000 local students access instruments and instruction since 2021.
A fraternal organization in Circleville, Ohio just spread $11,750 across seven local causes, from fire departments to Special Olympics to school bands. It's the latest example of a small-town group living out its "People Helping People" motto.
Three hundred Kentucky Utilities employees spent their day off packing emergency food boxes for hungry families across 50 counties. The volunteer army assembled supplies for 61 healthcare pantry sites serving more than 314,000 people in central and eastern Kentucky.
Volunteers from California's Rotary Club of Nipomo spent Thursday morning turning three unsightly, weed-filled highway medians into beautiful green spaces along one of their town's busiest streets. The project shows how a small group of dedicated neighbors can transform what hundreds of people see every single day.
Global clean energy investment is accelerating as countries recognize renewable power as the path to energy security, with electric vehicle sales jumping 30% in Europe and solar exports to Africa up 120%. The shift represents a major economic opportunity as the world moves away from fossil fuel dependence.