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Record-breaking clean energy investment reached $2.1 trillion in 2025, with renewables providing 99% of new electricity growth worldwide. Solar, batteries, and electric vehicles are scaling faster than anyone predicted, proving the green transition is unstoppable.
Scientists at EPFL created an AI system that combines doubt with discovery, helping researchers find the best experimental setups using 40% fewer tests. The breakthrough could save labs months of time and countless dollars across chemistry, materials science, and drug development.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at age 91. Even better, he broke his own record from 2017.
Three successful changemakers in India reveal how their teachers gave them the courage to leave safe careers and help millions. Their stories show that the right mentor at the right time can reshape an entire future.
A Finnish family moved to India without ever visiting first, trading Nordic quiet for Mumbai's energy. Their kids aren't asking when they're going back.
Amazon India just hired 160,000 workers across 400 cities to handle the festive shopping rush. The jobs span major metros to smaller towns, with special opportunities for women and workers with disabilities.
Three footballers who won Nigeria's first Olympic gold medal in 1996 finally received the land and recognition their home state promised them three decades ago. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State fulfilled the long-forgotten commitment this week.
Over 301,000 Nigerians have now accessed affordable credit to buy vehicles, phones, and other productive assets that help them earn more income. The national program just reached the historic city of Ile-Ife, bringing locally assembled vehicles to more working families.
Vermont's iconic loons have made a stunning comeback, growing from just 15 nesting pairs in the 1990s to 115 last year. The success story is so remarkable that conservationists are now backing off intensive management on some lakes.
South Korean researchers just set a world record for solar cell efficiency that could make renewable energy lighter, cheaper, and more flexible than ever. The breakthrough brings us one step closer to solar panels that can go anywhere.
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka paid tribute to basketball icon Allen Iverson at the US Open with a fashion statement that caught the NBA Hall of Famer's attention. The four-time Grand Slam winner wore Iverson's signature headband, shooting sleeve, and elbow pad while warming up for her first-round match.
Scientists discovered that pine trees planted in the Southern Hemisphere grow up to four times faster than their Northern cousins and handle droughts better too. This surprising find could reshape how we fight climate change through forest planting.
Scientists discovered that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight loss medication, extended the lives of older female mice by 12% and slowed multiple signs of aging. The drug may work by mimicking the benefits of calorie restriction without requiring people to drastically reduce their food intake.
Artificial intelligence is designing breakthrough physics experiments from scratch, discovering layouts that outperform human designs and opening entirely new ways to explore the universe. Scientists are using AI to navigate billions of possible configurations, finding solutions that challenge conventional wisdom.
New research shows that fixing damaged DNA might be the key to living healthier for longer. Scientists are exploring whether boosting our body's natural repair systems could slow down aging itself.
The 22-year-old tennis champion shares the simple mindset shifts that help her reset when matches get intense. From visualization to self-compassion, her strategies work on and off the court.
After withdrawing from two major tournaments citing health struggles, tennis pro Emma Navarro took a break, listened to her body, and came back to win her third career title. Now at the U.S. Open, she's redefining what success means beyond the scoreboard.
While most people their age are slowing down, a group of women in their 60s are crushing HYROX World Championships. They're proving that age is just a number when it comes to serious athletic achievement.