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Despite political headwinds, America's renewable energy sector added enough clean power in six months to reach an all-time high. The country now generates enough renewable electricity to power 83 million homes.
Medical technology giant Medtronic just committed $700 million to expand robotic surgery access worldwide. The partnership will bring two advanced surgical systems to hospitals, giving surgeons more options to help patients recover faster.
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A forest-covered island the size of two football fields appeared out of nowhere in British Columbia's Williston Lake, then disappeared and showed up 20 miles away. Scientists say these natural wonders used to be common before human development changed our waterways.
Scientists at MIT have figured out how to make computer chips you can bend and see through, opening doors to health monitors that wrap around your body and clear augmented reality displays. The breakthrough works at factory scale, meaning these flexible chips could soon move from lab experiments to real-world products.
An MIT professor created a free model that lets any community preserve their working-class history using family photos and keepsakes. The project honors Chicago steelworkers and gives families everywhere a blueprint to tell their own stories.
West London is getting its first dedicated officer to tackle a hidden pollution problem: homes accidentally pumping sewage into rivers due to incorrect plumbing. If successful, the pilot could expand across the capital to protect wildlife and clean up waterways.
Once so unpopular they fell from trees for dogs to eat, avocados are now one of India's hottest crops. Farmers are transforming their plantations and learning cutting-edge techniques to meet skyrocketing demand.
Jeff Kolodzinski will attempt to catch 2,500 fish in one day this weekend, raising funds for veterans and youth programs. His unofficial personal best? An almost unbelievable 3,774 fish in 24 hours.
Figure skating champion Amber Glenn and Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech are making history as the first Olympic and Paralympic champions to compete together on Dancing with the Stars. The groundbreaking pairing shows how elite athletes from both competitions are finally sharing the same spotlight.
Two African volleyball powerhouses just secured their dreams of competing on the world's biggest stages. Kenya and Egypt dominated their home continent's championship to earn spots at both the 2027 World Cup and a shot at the 2028 Olympics.
India's space program just reached a major milestone by launching its heaviest satellite ever into orbit. The 2,367 kg EOS-05 satellite will become the country's first dedicated imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
The U.S. Space Force just proved it can launch, chase, and photograph a satellite in orbit in less than four days. This breakthrough could revolutionize how America protects its space infrastructure from emerging threats.
When an 80-year-old man stopped breathing at a New Jersey intersection, trained sheriff's officers broke into his car and performed life-saving CPR. Their quick thinking and preparation made all the difference.
More than 60 women from churches across South Carolina spent a Friday evening preparing donations for four local charities ahead of the National Day of Service. Their efforts created 117 meal kits for families facing food insecurity, plus hundreds of items for children in need.
A new study shows the keto diet reduced liver fat by 67% and reversed prediabetes in half of participants, offering hope for millions with metabolic health concerns. The findings suggest what you eat matters just as much as how much you eat.
Nine months after kidney surgery, Australian kayaker Jess Fox returned to her triumphant Paris Olympic venue and claimed another gold medal. The five-time world champion overcame a two-second penalty to win the World Cup K1 event at the same waters where she won double Olympic gold in 2024.
After decades of protest and negotiation, Australia's Boodjamulla National Park has been returned to its traditional Waanyi owners, who have cared for the land for 30,000 years. The landmark agreement gives the Waanyi people equal management rights while keeping the popular park open to visitors.
Nearly three-quarters of government school teachers in India feel positive about AI, and many are already using it on their personal phones to help students learn. The real challenge isn't resistance but giving teachers the support they need to use it responsibly.