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A legendary astronaut who spent 504 days in space is helping Ghana build its space technology future. The visit marks a new chapter in a 70-year friendship between two nations committed to using space science for good.
Ghana is deepening its partnership with the world's leading nuclear agency to bring cutting-edge science to healthcare, farming, and clean energy. The collaboration promises safer, smarter solutions for millions of Ghanaians.
Hundreds of volunteers across Jacksonville are gearing up for Saturday's International Coastal Cleanup, where they'll join millions worldwide protecting beaches and waterways. Last year's local effort pulled nearly 10,000 pounds of debris from Northeast Florida's shores.
Norwegian seafood companies have pulled 80 metric tons of plastic from a single fjord in just four years, proving industry-led ocean cleanup efforts can make measurable impact. The collaborative campaign expanded nationwide in 2025, removing over 164,000 kilograms of marine litter.
For the first time in over 50 years, India's coal power generation stayed completely flat for two years while renewable energy surged to record levels. The world's second-largest coal consumer just proved clean energy can meet growing demand without burning more coal.
Your brain isn't one organ growing from a single source. Stanford researchers just proved it develops from two completely different cell systems working together, rewriting what we thought we knew about how brains form.
A stunning image of the Shark Nebula has earned Kuwait's Ali Alobaidly nearly $13,400 and the title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year. The competition celebrated 31 breathtaking images of our cosmos captured by photographers from around the world.
A virtual team of 37,000 AI agents working together like a biotech company identified a promising new approach to treating lung cancer. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence could dramatically speed up the search for life-saving medications.
Windrose just made history by publishing complete design files for its electric semi truck free online. Any machine shop can now make replacement parts, solving the biggest worry fleet buyers have about new companies.
Two graduate students spent their summer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory developing defenses against maritime cyberattacks and making operating systems safer. Their breakthrough research is now continuing into the academic year, turning promising internships into real-world security solutions.
Scientists have discovered the youngest planet ever confirmed, a Jupiter-sized world still forming in its dusty cradle less than 1 million years after birth. This baby planet is forcing astronomers to rethink how giant worlds can form so quickly.
Scientists from around the world have captured stunning footage of microscopic life for an annual video competition. The winning entries reveal the hidden beauty and wonder of organisms too small to see with the naked eye.
In remote Skagway, Alaska, a brewery built an indoor farm on its third floor that produces fresh lettuce year-round for a town that once relied on unreliable barge deliveries. The system captures CO2 from brewing beer to grow greens without soil, solving a very local food problem.
World of WearableArt is launching its biggest exhibition yet in Wellington, featuring 50 rarely seen pieces that blend fashion, theater, and creativity. The show celebrates four decades of turning clothing into jaw-dropping performance art.
Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson just led Team USA to its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup championship, rallying from a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 in Berlin. The victory marks Lawson's first gold medal as head coach and showcases how women's basketball is growing into a truly global sport.
When two horses became stuck in deep mud at a Florida wildlife area, rescue teams from two counties worked together to safely free them. The successful rescue shows how specialized training saves lives when animals need help most.
The Bronx Community Foundation handed out 600 backpacks filled with supplies at two August events, ensuring local students started the school year ready to succeed. Led by Executive Director LaToya Williams-Belfort, who grew up in the Bronx, the foundation has now invested over $15 million in the borough since 2017.
Germany's postal service now operates the world's largest electric delivery fleet with 40,000 EVs charged on 95% renewable energy. Global postal operators have slashed emissions by 41% since 2008, nearing their 2030 climate goal.