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Nigeria's Zamfara State is tackling malaria head-on with a government-funded fumigation program targeting mosquitoes across communities. The initiative starts in five districts and aims to protect thousands from mosquito-borne diseases.
Larry Johnson, brother of NBA legend Magic Johnson, shared his journey from addiction to recovery with Michigan high school students. His organization Brotherhood Against Drugs now helps young people make better choices.
A foundation inspired by a brain tumor survivor who beat cancer at age 9 is bringing hope to the small screen. The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation will star in a new CW series after connecting over 1,300 children with cancer to supportive communities.
Ten years cancer-free, Cindy Mantai thought she'd won her battle with breast cancer. Then the same fears that haunted her mother's journey returned, and a survivorship program showed her she didn't have to face them alone.
Nine high school seniors from Lawrence, Kansas, are now among the top 1% of students in America after being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. They'll compete for prestigious scholarships this spring that could help fund their college dreams.
Fifteen local students pursuing healthcare careers just received life-changing scholarships totaling over $60,000. The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation set a new record, helping fuel the next generation of doctors and nurses.
University students across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and the EU are joining forces for a three-day hackathon to create real climate solutions ahead of the UN's COP31 summit. The Climate Hack-tion event offers over $10,000 in prizes for teams turning ideas into working prototypes.
China's national carbon trading market has grown to nearly $10 billion since 2021, helping thousands of companies cut emissions while turning climate action into smart business. The system now covers 65% of the country's total carbon emissions across major industries.
America's most recycled plastic has a new plan to slash its carbon footprint while supporting domestic manufacturing. The roadmap shows how PET beverage bottles can cut emissions dramatically without sacrificing growth.
The plastics industry just unveiled a roadmap to slash greenhouse gas emissions from water and soda bottles by more than half in the next 25 years. The plan relies on proven technologies already being tested today.
A team at Western University of Health Sciences is testing whether extra oxygen and hands-on treatment can speed up healing for common sports injuries. Three medical students are gaining real research experience while helping athletes recover faster.
New research proves solar panels thrive in the Arctic, generating surprising amounts of clean energy even in Earth's northernmost regions. The findings could transform how we power remote communities and fight climate change.
Before Tesla revolutionized the auto industry, a little-known electric sports car called the tZero shocked Silicon Valley's elite by outrunning Ferraris and Lamborghinis. This forgotten speed demon changed Elon Musk's life and sparked the EV revolution we're living today.
A rusted newsstand in southern Italy reopened as the world's smallest theater, bringing live performances to six people at a time. The $3,000 project sold out instantly and sparked a new way to revive forgotten public spaces.
A Swedish trucking giant just cracked one of the toughest problems in clean transportation with a battery-powered big rig that travels nearly 500 miles without recharging. The breakthrough could transform how goods move across Europe and beyond.
Australia's tiniest hibernating marsupial just got a lifeline: a tunnel under a major highway helping males reach females during mating season. The hamster-sized mountain pygmy-possums are racing through their new passageway at speeds too fast for cameras to catch.
The 2026 National Teacher of the Year has a shockingly simple solution to America's teacher shortage: actually invite young people to become educators. Leon Smith is proving that showing students the impact they can make is the key to recruiting the next generation.
Katherine Jones was dumped seven days before her dream Tuscany wedding. Instead of canceling, she invited 30 friends to Italy and turned heartbreak into a celebration of independence.