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A super-precise engine burn and smart fuel planning just gave NASA's Roman Space Telescope enough fuel for 22 years of exploring the universe instead of 10. The spacecraft is now set to make discoveries all the way to 2048.
Spain just launched the country's largest quantum computing research facility, complete with cutting-edge equipment to build the microscopic chips that could power the next generation of technology. The Barcelona center puts Spain on the global quantum map alongside the US and China.
In Zuuku, Ghana, women are cooking with dried crop stalks instead of firewood, protecting nearby forests while creating a small income. This generations-old practice is now being recognized as an unexpected climate solution.
Super Eagles footballer Taiwo Awoniyi just graduated with a postgraduate diploma in football sport directorship while playing professionally. The 28-year-old Coventry City striker is proving athletes can excel both on the pitch and in the classroom.
Hitachi Energy is investing half a billion dollars to expand its Mississippi transformer factory, creating 654 new jobs. The facility will help power America's growing energy needs while strengthening the domestic supply chain.
Namibia's education ministry is bringing back its week-long National Readathon, encouraging students nationwide to build daily reading habits while using technology as a learning tool. The program combines traditional literacy with modern tech, reaching schools across the country.
After Hurricane Lowell struck Kauaʻi, neighbors are showing up for neighbors in powerful ways, embodying the island's spirit of resilience. Senate President Ron Kouchi shares how the community is rebuilding together, with 80% of power already restored.
When John Clark III was diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary, doctors couldn't find where it started. Two years later, he's cancer-free after specialized treatment at MD Anderson in Houston.
A luxury Idaho waterfront estate worth millions is being auctioned with every dollar going to charity. The owner is splitting all proceeds evenly between St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Mayo Clinic.
When 70% of people want climate action but don't know where to start, one Canadian community is fighting overwhelm with bike tours and neighbor connections. Courtenay's Climate Action Day turns good intentions into practical steps anyone can take.
A Nova Scotia company is testing technology that mimics nature to pull carbon dioxide from the air and safely store it in the ocean for thousands of years. The pilot project could help Atlantic Canada lead the way in ocean-based climate solutions.
New York City is making electric vehicle charging as common as fire hydrants, installing over 600 new curbside charging points across 10 neighborhoods. The $60 million project transforms NYC's streets into a city-wide charging network for taxi drivers, rideshare workers, and residents without driveways.
Small cell lung cancer patients are getting access to breakthrough treatments that target their specific tumors while causing almost no side effects. Clinical trials are making precision medicine available to more patients than ever before.
Scientists discovered immune cells journey from the gut to protective brain membranes after stomach infections, where they keep lasting memories of illness. This breakthrough could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders.
The global microgrid market is surging toward $60 billion by 2030, with the Americas leading the charge as communities embrace locally powered grids that keep the lights on during storms and slash carbon emissions. From remote Canadian villages ditching diesel to U.S. cities building hurricane-proof power systems, these mini grids are proving that cleaner, stronger energy is finally here.
An apartment building in South Korea is getting a clever upgrade that turns cheap renewable electricity into hot water everyone can use. The system could help more homes tap into clean energy without sacrificing space.
SpaceX just announced its most ambitious Starship mission yet: the first attempt to reach orbit, scheduled for September 22. The spacecraft will carry 26 advanced Starlink satellites and complete six orbits over 10 hours, marking a major leap toward making space travel reusable and routine.
A cement factory just installed electric heating that reaches 1800°C without burning fossil fuels, solving one of climate action's toughest challenges. The breakthrough technology stores renewable energy in specially engineered bricks that can stay hot for three days.