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At just 18 years old, Grace Norman became the first woman to win Paralympic gold in Para triathlon when the sport debuted at Rio 2016. Ten years later, she's a four-time Paralympic medalist who helped build a sport from the ground up.
Volunteers in Vermont's Green Mountains have spent four years building and maintaining an entire network of mountain bike trails designed specifically for adaptive riders. The trails allow people with disabilities to experience the same thrills and challenges as any mountain biker.
Across Northern Michigan, retirees are quietly keeping essential services running, from delivering meals to homebound seniors to preparing tax returns for families in need. Now nonprofits face a pressing challenge: finding the next generation to step up.
Communities across the UK can now apply for a share of £30 million to build their own solar panels and wind farms, keeping profits local. Over 1,000 towns and villages will get funding to create clean energy projects they own and control.
Australia just crossed half a million electric vehicles on the road, with battery EVs claiming nearly 25% of new car sales in August. The milestone shows how quickly Australians are embracing cleaner, cheaper transportation.
Porsche just created the first electric vehicle battery cell with cathode material made entirely from recycled metals, not a blend or percentage. The breakthrough could reshape how the auto industry sources battery materials and reduce reliance on mining.
One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies is teaming up with cutting-edge AI technology to find new medicines faster. The collaboration could help bring life-saving treatments to patients years sooner than traditional methods allow.
A common osteoporosis medication could protect your brain while strengthening your bones. Research on over 121,000 older adults reveals an unexpected connection between bone health and memory.
When a champion athlete faced a medical crisis mid-race and officials didn't intervene, HYROX changed its safety protocols. The incident sparked global conversations about athlete health and competitive sports safety.
A medical examiner in Arizona is pioneering new ways to count heat-related deaths, giving communities the data they need to protect people as temperatures rise. His work could transform how America responds to climate disasters.
South Korea transformed from sending 97% of food waste to landfills to recycling nearly all of it, creating a global model now being adopted by New York City. Smart bins, government fees, and energy conversion turned a crisis into climate progress.
A NASA scientist spotted the largest newly formed crater ever found in the solar system while reviewing routine lunar photographs. The rare discovery reveals a comet or asteroid strike that scientists say only happens once every 132 years.
After a beloved disability advocate drowned at a remote Northern Territory swimming hole, first responders installed a defibrillator to honor her legacy and protect future visitors. The tribute turns tragedy into lasting impact for one of Australia's most isolated communities.
In 1930s India, when most reformers cited health reasons for birth control, one man wrote that women needed contraception for a single revolutionary purpose: personal freedom. Tamil reformer Periyar argued women would never be independent until they controlled their own bodies.
A Shimla homestay built with ancient dhajji dewari architecture stands strong through earthquakes while modern buildings crumble. Madhavi Bhatia restored her family's 130-year-old home using traditional earthquake-resistant methods and zero cement.
A Mumbai family has spent 19 years perfecting eco-friendly Ganesh idols, now creating each year's 25-foot sculpture from the recycled pulp of the previous year's celebration. Their latest innovation completes a full circle of reuse that leaves nothing behind.
A major US semiconductor company is betting big on India with a $5 billion investment over the next decade. The move will create thousands of jobs while positioning India as a global hub for chip innovation.
When teachers called her nursery student "stupid" and threatened removal, one Indian mother abandoned strict parenting for moon gazing, dancing, and deep conversations. Her son just graduated from IIT Bombay.