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Firefighters, EMTs, and astronauts now have the first-ever cardiovascular care guidance designed specifically for their unique lifestyles. Medical experts created these recommendations to protect the people who risk their lives protecting us.
A new engineering school opening in 2027 is slashing costs by eliminating everything except education itself. The Greenway Institute ditches campus amenities to make college affordable again.
A comet that usually passes by unnoticed suddenly burst to life this summer, shining 20,000 times brighter than normal and giving stargazers an unexpected celestial treat. You still have a few weeks to spot it before it fades back into the darkness.
New York City just launched the nation's most comprehensive ban on AI in elementary and middle school classrooms, prioritizing human connection over tech for over 600,000 students. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says kids need teachers and peer interaction, not algorithms, to truly learn and grow.
Over 1,500 women who fought ISIS are requesting positions in Syria's new security structure. The all-women YPJ unit wants to preserve its combat role as Damascus works to integrate armed groups under state control.
Designer Yoshio Kubo kicked off Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo with a dramatic twist: taking his bow under black light with fluorescent green face paint. The Spring/Summer 2027 season promises a week of creative innovation running through September 5.
The Bangsamoro region slashed its family poverty rate from 26% to 12.8% in just two years, the biggest drop in the Philippines. More than 200,000 families escaped poverty through local entrepreneurship and targeted government support.
A new guide helps UK housing groups turn home energy upgrades into thousands of local jobs while tackling climate change. The program trains workers in heat pump installation, insulation, and green building skills.
After spending two and a half months in a coma following a devastating explosion, Remington Weckbacher is now walking, living fully, and showing thousands of social media followers that recovery is possible.
Alberta is turning pollution penalties into clean energy progress, awarding $8.2 million to three hydrogen projects that could transform regional transportation. The funding comes directly from fees paid by large industrial polluters.
Portugal's electric vehicle revolution hit a new milestone as pure EVs claimed over a third of all new car sales in August, signaling a major shift in how Europeans are choosing to drive. The surge reflects growing consumer confidence in clean transportation.
Pet owners now have the first FDA-authorized medicine to prevent New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. The emergency approval gives families new tools to protect pets from painful parasitic infections.
Chinese researchers just cracked a major barrier in solar technology, creating a cell that converts sunlight 27% more efficiently than previous designs while lasting over 5,000 hours without losing power. The breakthrough could make solar panels work on windows and building facades.
Researchers in South Korea have found a way to transform silicon from worn-out solar panels into silicon nitride, a high-value ceramic used in cars, planes, and medical devices. This breakthrough gives old solar materials a second life worth more than the original.
Solar energy in Portugal reached a new generation peak of 3.85 GW in August, making it the country's largest electricity source for the first time. Renewables now power two-thirds of the nation's energy needs, showing how rapidly clean energy can transform an entire country.
Scientists studying online dating fraud have identified specific tactics scammers use, giving potential victims new tools to protect themselves. Their research could help prevent billions in losses from romance scams that exploit emotional connections.
Every year, millions of Americans who qualify for food assistance never receive it because applications are too complex or they don't know programs exist. Now, public interest technology teams are bridging the gap between policy promises and real help.
Asking someone "Will you be my mentor?" feels awkward, but there's a better way. An engineering educator reveals how copying what works and asking simple questions can accelerate your career without the formal commitment.