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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital just earned two prestigious national awards for slashing its energy use and emissions. The facility now stands among the top 1.4% of hospitals nationwide working to protect the environment while caring for patients.
Indianapolis residents can test drive electric vehicles and chat with owners this Saturday at a free community event. The showcase aims to help families cut transportation costs while reducing the city's carbon footprint.
An 86-year-old Georgia man is beating stage four prostate cancer with a breakthrough treatment now available just 12 minutes from his home. Piedmont Fayette Hospital's new offering means patients can access cutting-edge care without traveling to major cities.
Researchers at Rutgers University developed an AI system that can detect stigmatizing language in patient records with 83% accuracy, helping hospitals clean up biased notes that hurt future care. The breakthrough could help millions of transgender, non-binary, and Black patients receive fairer treatment.
Former Welsh rugby champion Gareth Thomas joined Brazilian advocate Welton Gabriel at Rio's Ipanema Beach to teach teens that HIV is no longer a death sentence. Their mission: replace outdated fears with lifesaving facts about modern treatment.
Scientists in Japan discovered that a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helps muscle cells break down stored fat in laboratory tests. While the results are promising, researchers say more studies are needed to see if eating these fruits creates the same effect in people.
A nurse practitioner's instinct to order a CT scan instead of a colonoscopy caught Kate Ping's advanced ovarian cancer in time to treat it. That decision, inspired by the loss of the nurse's own friend, gave Ping a fighting chance against a disease that often goes undetected until too late.
Scientists at Harvard just solved a major quantum computing roadblock using microscopic sound waves to protect fragile quantum information three times longer than before. This breakthrough could help build tiny, powerful quantum networks right on computer chips.
The Atlanta Braves refused to quit in a thrilling extra-innings battle against the Philadelphia Phillies, staging multiple comebacks before Drake Baldwin sealed the victory. Ha-Seong Kim's clutch hit forced extras in a game that showcased baseball at its most dramatic.
India is investing trillions in renewable energy to escape oil dependence and build climate security. The country already powers half its electricity from clean sources and is asking the world to help finish the job.
Electric vehicles are holding strong in California's competitive auto market, with Tesla dominating multiple categories. Even as national EV sales dip, seven vehicle categories still feature electric models in their top five sellers.
Scientists have officially named a new species of spiny mouse from Sri Lanka's mountains, discovered two decades ago using burnt coconut as bait. The tiny Dumbara spiny mouse adds to the island nation's remarkable biodiversity and highlights how much we still have to learn about our planet's smallest creatures.
Africa is installing 100,000 solar panels every day this year, bringing clean energy to 36 countries across the continent. This 45% jump from last year marks a turning point in powering the future without fossil fuels.
A high school science teacher recovering from knee surgery made a discovery that rewrote paleontology history: the world's first confirmed trail of T. rex footprints. His hobbled pace turned out to be the perfect speed for spotting what decades of scientists had missed.
Haley Morris-Cafiero set up hidden cameras to capture how strangers react to her body on the street. The resulting photos reveal uncomfortable truths about body discrimination and started a powerful conversation.
Senegal is building Africa's next space industry by training engineers in France to manufacture satellites, then bringing that expertise home. The West African nation isn't just launching satellites, it's mastering how to build them from the ground up.
Children who've already published books are gathering in Kerala to sharpen their craft and celebrate the power of young imagination. A visually impaired writer just released her second book at the event.
Indian devotees are swapping polluting plaster idols for eco-friendly clay versions ahead of the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. The grassroots movement is protecting rivers while keeping ancient traditions alive.