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Scientists in Spain discovered the first Diplodocus skeleton outside North America, proving the famous long-necked dinosaur crossed ancient oceans 150 million years ago. The find rewrites what we know about how dinosaurs moved between splitting continents.
Volkswagen just revealed a concept car that can drive 1,000 miles on a single charge, potentially ending range anxiety forever. Meanwhile, electric trucks and autonomous shuttles are making real-world debuts across the globe.
New York City is rolling out 40 electric school buses using overhead charging stations that slash installation costs by a fifth. The breakthrough design skips expensive underground cables, making it faster and cheaper for cities to go green.
An Australian nasal spray that blocks respiratory viruses before they make you sick is heading to clinical trials, backed by nearly $10 million from the US military. One spray per week could protect against colds, flu, RSV, and coronaviruses without needing a vaccine for each one.
A major study of nearly 10,000 patients reveals that simple treatments like knee braces, water therapy, and exercise outperform expensive high-tech options for knee arthritis relief. The findings could help millions of older adults manage chronic pain without risky medications.
Two major economies are joining forces to prove climate action and economic growth can go hand in hand. India and Sweden just outlined an ambitious roadmap for green innovation that could reshape global cooperation on sustainability.
India's Deendayal Port Authority and Sweden are joining forces to transform maritime operations with clean energy and sustainable technologies. The collaboration could reshape how ports operate while slashing their environmental impact.
Young entrepreneurs in South Korea can now get patents approved in one month instead of 20, giving startups the speed they need to attract investors and launch faster. The country is expanding its ultra-fast review program to all youth-led businesses and critical AI technologies.
Ethiopia has transformed into an AI powerhouse, using artificial intelligence to revolutionize its agriculture, healthcare, education, and finance sectors. Now the country is stepping up to share its expertise with neighboring nations across East Africa.
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Archaeologists uncovered an untouched royal tomb at Peru's ancient Chimú capital, sealed for 600 years with its treasures intact. It's the first time scientists can study an elite Chimú burial exactly as it was left, offering unprecedented insights into this pre-Inca civilization.
When first cousins didn't recognize each other at her home, Loretta Nekota knew something had to change. Forty years later, Hawaiian families are showing how regular reunions keep generations connected in an increasingly disconnected world.
Search and rescue volunteers turned rope training into environmental action, rappelling down Multnomah Falls to remove summer trash while building life-saving skills. The dual-purpose mission protects Oregon's iconic landmark while preparing volunteers for real emergencies.
Dorchester County is recruiting volunteers for two free Ashley River cleanup events on September 19, part of South Carolina's largest single-day waterway cleanup. No kayak or water experience required.
WWE champion Roxanne Perez is reminding fans that wrestlers need personal space too, especially at hotels and airports. Her message balances gratitude with a gentle request for boundaries that benefits everyone.
A group of riders traveled on horseback from Hawke's Bay to Wellington, delivering a petition with 52,000 signatures to protect Treaty of Waitangi principles. After initial resistance, Parliament's Speaker made history by allowing one horse onto the grounds.
Kenya's capital will make history in 2029 as the first African city to host track and field's biggest event. The decision honors a nation where running isn't just a sport but a way of life.
After three decades, Stephanie Saal finally discovered what happened when doctors removed her gonads as a newborn. Her journey is changing how medicine treats intersex children today.
A mother's heartbreaking videos of her dying daughter will now save lives by teaching doctors to recognize sepsis earlier. The coroner called two-year-old Pippa White's 2022 death "wholly preventable."