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Nigeria's education loan program now covers tuition and living costs for thousands of students who couldn't afford college. The initiative removes financial barriers that kept talented young people from pursuing higher education.
New research shows Canadian municipal infrastructure investments create seven jobs for every million dollars spent while generating twice that amount in economic activity. A 10-year strategy could add $17 billion annually to the nation's economy.
Chris Gibson was told surgery was his only option for stage 3 rectal cancer. At UT MD Anderson, doctors listened to his concerns and created a treatment plan that honored his wishes while beating the disease.
Diana Gleisberg Meredith got the call that her blood cancer was in remission on September 11, adding hope to a day marked by tragedy. Now she's championing research and support for cancer survivors while celebrating every milestone with her young daughter.
A Nebraska hospital just made life easier for heart failure patients with a tiny sensor that lets doctors monitor their condition remotely. The paperclip-sized device prevents hospital readmissions by catching problems before patients even feel symptoms.
New research reveals 51 environmental solutions that could create unstoppable cascades of positive change within five years. The breakthrough study shows how targeted actions in clean energy, ocean protection, and cooking technology are already triggering self-reinforcing progress.
A Polish shopping center company just crushed its 2030 emissions targets five years ahead of schedule, cutting operational emissions by more than half. EPP's success shows how ambitious climate action can become reality faster than expected.
Despite federal policy shifts and economic headwinds, Georgia's electric vehicle manufacturers are pivoting to hybrids and battery storage while continuing billions in clean energy investment. The state's EV industry proves resilient as companies adjust their production lines to meet changing market demands.
A wireless device that alerts doctors when dialysis access points begin to fail is entering pilot testing this fall in Illinois. The breakthrough technology could prevent life-threatening complications for kidney failure patients who depend on working access sites.
A groundbreaking treatment just approved by the FDA is giving people with narcolepsy their lives back, targeting the disease's root cause for the first time. Up to 84% of patients achieved normal sleepiness levels in major trials.
A groundbreaking approach to treating head and neck cancer is helping 90% of patients stay cancer-free while preserving their ability to speak and swallow. Chinese researchers combined immunotherapy with chemotherapy before surgery, allowing doctors to perform less invasive procedures with better outcomes.
A researcher is using AI to scan the genomes of living and extinct organisms for molecules that could fight drug-resistant infections, cutting search time from years to hours. His lab has turned to ChatGPT and deep learning to tackle one of humanity's biggest health threats.
Romania just committed $755 million to put solar panels and batteries on schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the country. Public institutions can now apply for funding that covers up to 100% of costs to slash their energy bills and clean up the grid.
A French space company just closed Europe's largest-ever Series C funding round, and its founder is pushing the continent to think bigger about the future. At a time when European space ventures lag behind US and Chinese competitors, one entrepreneur is building both cargo spacecraft and massive rockets to change the game.
Two astronauts who just returned from circling the Moon aren't fully retiring. Instead, they're becoming NASA's first "astronaut emeriti," staying connected to mentor the next crews while pursuing careers outside the agency.
Despite a tough year for electric vehicle sales, a new study reveals American attitudes toward EVs are shifting dramatically. More drivers see fewer barriers to going electric, and public charging confidence has soared from 28% to 47% in just one year.
States that voted for Trump are driving America's solar boom, accounting for nearly three-fourths of new solar installations this year. Texas, Florida, and eight other red states topped the solar construction charts despite federal rollbacks on clean energy support.
A Papua New Guinea fisherwoman using a traditional net just rediscovered a rare fish species that scientists hadn't seen since 1985. Her local knowledge solved a mystery that had stumped researchers for decades.