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A new rare earths mine in western Victoria just secured $180 million in government funding to help power the world's shift to clean energy. The Donald project will become the fourth-largest rare earths operation outside China, producing materials critical for electric vehicles and wind turbines.
Scientists are using AI to fast-track safety testing for microchips that power satellites and nuclear reactors, cutting analysis time from weeks to hours. The breakthrough could protect everything from weather forecasts to cell phone networks.
After years of increases, serious heart infections linked to drug use are finally declining across America. Better addiction treatment and harm reduction services are helping save lives.
A new Nigerian credit guarantee company helped 174,000 people access $40 million in loans during its first year, with nearly half going to women borrowers. The program created nearly 915,000 jobs by helping lenders say yes to borrowers they would have turned away.
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A Minnesota farmer discovered an 11-foot shiny metal bowl in his cornfield, later identified as likely debris from a Chinese rocket launch. Space experts are working to make rocket re-entries safer as orbital activity increases.
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Divers in northern England just pulled a massive iron cauldron from the River Wear after it spent hundreds of years underwater. Now experts are racing to uncover its secrets, from what meals it cooked to whether it was part of an ancient ritual.
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As South Africa faces its most intense El Niño on record, farmers are making a smart pivot from maize to drought-resistant sunflowers, showing how innovation helps communities adapt to climate challenges. This strategic shift could protect food security while giving farmers a fighting chance.
Golf legend Tiger Woods is set to compete in December's TGL season opener, marking his return after a rollover crash and legal troubles. The 50-year-old's comeback offers hope to fans who've watched him battle through recent health and personal challenges.
Scientists moved closer to creating the world's first Strep A vaccine, and it could be delivered through your nose or under your tongue instead of a needle. The breakthrough could save hundreds of thousands of lives while making vaccines more accessible worldwide.
UC Berkeley engineers cracked a physics puzzle that's stumped scientists for 20 years: how hula hoops actually stay up. Their breakthrough using earthquake sensors could revolutionize robotics and physical therapy.
Thousands of Lagos tricycle operators are coming together under one umbrella after years of division. A six-month plan aims to end rivalries and create stability for drivers across Nigeria's busiest city.
A kayaker knocked into the ocean by a suspected shark near Cambria, California made it back to shore without injury. His quick thinking and calm response turned a frightening moment into a story of survival and preparedness.
An 18-year-old fisherman from Papua New Guinea was found alive after drifting at sea for 41 days when his boat's engine failed. Kiribati fishermen spotted him severely dehydrated but responsive, 2,000 kilometers from where his journey began.
Africa's largest oil refinery just completed a historic stock offering that attracted investors from every African nation and 120 countries worldwide. The landmark deal is opening industrial ownership to everyday people across the continent.
After tennis star Emma Navarro opened up about her three-year struggle with underfueling, awareness is growing around RED-S, a condition affecting 70% of elite female athletes. The good news? Early detection and proper nutrition can reverse it in months.
New research shows cannabis addiction affects up to 35% of users, a significant jump from 10-30% just five years ago. Leading addiction psychiatry expert Dr. Kevin Hill explains why stronger cannabis is creating more cases of cannabis use disorder.
A deadly parasite that infects swimmers in warm freshwater may finally have met its match. Researchers discovered a compound from ocean bacteria that can kill the brain-eating amoeba faster than current treatments.
The viral sci-fi sensation that sold 14 million copies is becoming a monthly comic series. Matt Dinniman's story of a Coast Guard vet and a cat battling aliens for Earth's survival jumps from page to panel next January.