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Renters and apartment dwellers can finally tap into solar power thanks to new plug-and-play kits that work like any household appliance. Nine states have passed laws making these affordable systems easier to install, with more legislation spreading nationwide.
A Colombian woman who once poisoned condors to protect her sheep now leads a grassroots movement saving the endangered birds. Her village transformed from fearing these majestic raptors to becoming their fiercest protectors.
A Vermont soccer club made climate action central to its mission and just won a national championship with an undefeated season. Now athletes and fans worldwide are taking notes on how sports can fight climate change.
The Jane Goodall Institute invites Americans to honor the legendary conservationist's legacy with a nationwide hiking event this October. Whether you hike a mountain trail or walk around your neighborhood, everyone can participate in this hope-filled memorial.
A wine estate in South Africa has spent 40 years proving that a thousand ducks can do what chemicals never could: protect crops while healing the soil. Now ten neighboring farms are following their lead.
Wildlife researchers in Nepal filmed two tiger mothers sharing childcare duties, a behavior never before documented in these famously solitary animals. The discovery challenges everything scientists thought they knew about tiger parenting.
New York restaurants are sending their discarded oyster shells to become thriving underwater habitats that clean the harbor and protect against floods. The Billion Oyster Project has already restored 19 acres of reef using 3.2 million pounds of shells.
India's Kerala High Court is celebrating a state decision to rebrand mental health facilities as "happiness and wellness centers" to fight stigma. The move comes alongside court-ordered improvements to protect patients' basic human rights.
Hollywood star George Clooney received a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival, delivering an emotional speech about the power of storytelling. Friends including Brad Pitt and Laura Dern honored the actor's generosity and integrity.
Nigeria's ADC party just launched a reconciliation committee to heal divisions from recent primaries and unite members before 2027 elections. The move prioritizes inclusion over winners and losers.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles is training for her third Olympic Games in 2028, joining three teammates in a historic comeback. The 23-year-old UCLA champion announced her return in a video narrated by NBA legend Michael Jordan, her namesake.
A 22-year-old English cricketer just ran 100 kilometers in full cricket whites to set a world record and raised nearly $8,000 for cancer research. Sam Bodoano completed the grueling 14-hour journey from London's Lord's Cricket Ground to his local club, then bowled the first ball to his dad.
Amy and Kyle Hudson from Derby shattered the around-the-world cycling record by 82 days, completing their 18,000-mile journey through 20 countries while raising £55,000 for mental health charities. Their triumph is even sweeter because cycling saved both their lives.
Nyla Craft welcomed three healthy boys conceived naturally, weighing a combined 19 pounds and nearing the world record. Her rare pregnancy brought inspiration to medical staff who saw her journey as a powerful example of overcoming challenges.
When Terry and Adam Wiener learned their 3-year-old son Theodore tested positive for a rare neurological disease, they didn't wait. The Camas family started a nonprofit to fund research for adrenoleukodystrophy, turning their hardest moment into hope for families everywhere.
After wildfires destroyed 60,000 hectares of forest in 2023, Kazakhstan launched a billion-tenge program to plant 9 million trees built to survive for generations. The project has already planted over one million seedlings with survival rates up to 97%.
Scientists captured the first images of two microbes physically connected inside living fossils, offering clues to how simple cells first joined forces billions of years ago. The discovery could help solve one of biology's biggest mysteries: how complex life emerged on Earth.
The world's richest families are betting big on artificial intelligence to create lifesaving drugs. In August alone, family offices poured millions into biotech startups using AI to cure rare diseases and prevent organ failure.