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The United States just installed more grid-scale battery storage in one quarter than ever before, marking a major step forward in keeping the power grid stable as clean energy expands. The surge is happening nationwide, with surprising leaders emerging beyond the usual suspects.
Materials that could power future quantum computers turned out to be far more intricate than anyone realized. Two ultrathin superconductors have been hiding a secret for decades: what looked like one superconducting state was actually two working in perfect sync.
British tennis players Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart pulled off stunning comeback victories at the US Open, with Fearnley winning 10 of 11 games after facing match point. Four British players have now advanced to the second round in what's shaping up to be a historic tournament.
Mexico will build a major particle detector for CERN's Large Hadron Collider, marking the first time a Mexican scientist will lead a strategic subsystem for the world-renowned physics facility. The device will help scientists understand the universe's first moments after the Big Bang.
Scientists studying bats have discovered genetic secrets that help these tiny mammals live 40+ years without cancer or viral diseases. The findings could revolutionize how humans fight aging and disease.
Over 300 young Nigerians gathered in Delta State for a conference designed to turn ambition into action. Two business startups walked away with grants totaling $300,000 naira to fuel their dreams.
The agency trusted to fight corruption in Nigeria just proved it holds its own people to the same standards. Over 40 staff members were dismissed in three years for the very crimes they were hired to prevent.
A seven-year initiative in Mauritania helped over 2,200 rural families access clean water, grow more food, and build stronger livelihoods. Women gained new opportunities in livestock ownership and income-generating work.
A researcher at UNSW has developed a groundbreaking technique that could restore fertility by reversing the aging process in human eggs. His work just won the university's top research communication prize and could transform IVF success rates for women over 35.
This September, Liverpool will share powerful stories from people rebuilding their lives after struggles with addiction and mental health. The month-long celebration aims to challenge stigma and show that recovery is possible for everyone.
Women with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer often feel left out of pink ribbon campaigns. Now, specialized support networks are helping them connect with others who truly understand their journey.
Former Army Ranger Joe Bolger is cycling up to 80 miles a day to help raise $1 million for cancer research, honoring his late father and mother-in-law. The 67-year-old prostate cancer survivor will captain a team riding from Kansas to Missouri as part of a cross-country relay.
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital hosted ScART, a painting program where breast cancer survivors transform their scars into artwork. The event helps patients and caregivers address the emotional side of cancer recovery through creative expression.
When Kay Breiner fell and injured her head at 88 years old, her Edgewater neighbors didn't just call 911. They showed up at 2 AM to bring her home from the hospital.
Ashley Taunton stopped to help three stranded teenagers on a Connecticut highway and was hit by another car. Now Taylor Swift's $50,000 donation is helping her family through recovery and inspiring them to pay it forward.
California Resources Corporation slashed greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter while delivering enough recycled water to fill 7,000 Olympic pools. The energy company just opened California's first commercial carbon storage facility.
Rockville just became the first U.S. city to install a sidewalk cable channel that lets residents charge electric vehicles without blocking pedestrians. The simple solution helps thousands of homeowners who park on the street finally go electric.
Road trippers testing electric vehicle charging across North America found Canada's stations cheaper and easier to use than American ones. The discovery highlights how infrastructure differences shape the future of emission-free travel.