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Australian researchers have cracked 30% efficiency in next-generation solar panels and are now taking the breakthrough technology to commercial production. A new Brisbane factory will manufacture panels that could eventually convert 40% of sunlight to electricity, nearly double today's best solar technology.
Indian solar giant Waaree Energies is investing $37 million to upgrade its Arizona factory, increasing production capacity by 60% to help meet America's growing clean energy demand. The expansion marks another major step in bringing high-tech solar manufacturing jobs to the U.S.
MapQuest refused to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and became the top navigation app overnight. Hundreds of thousands downloaded the app to support a company standing by the 400-year-old Indigenous name.
Seven entrepreneurs just gained access to a top national lab to transform breakthrough technologies into real-world solutions. Their innovations could make America's energy cleaner, batteries lighter, and critical materials more affordable.
New Zealand's critically endangered kākāpō just had its best breeding season ever, with 90 chicks pushing the population above 300 for the first time in 75 years. A bumper crop of native berries triggered the rare baby boom for the world's only flightless, nocturnal parrot.
Forget standing in front of the AC all day. The British Red Cross says cooling your pulse points like wrists and ankles can lower your whole body temperature in minutes.
Experts release roadmap addressing why Indian farmers remain poor despite record harvests. The e-book proposes transforming India's entire agricultural system to prioritize farmer livelihoods.
Canada's first liquified natural gas export to Asia came from Indigenous-owned territory, proving economic partnership works. Now Ottawa is considering embedding Indigenous leadership into all trade policy decisions.
A Filipino policy expert turned a simple idea into reality: give families $12 monthly to bring kids for checkups. Health visits jumped eightfold, and now nearly 200,000 households have better access to care.
Cris Cosentino led Argentina to a dramatic World Cup victory in field hockey, then shared a touching tribute to her girlfriend Emilia. Their love story shows how support and partnership can help athletes achieve their biggest dreams.
Forty young people in Nigeria's Cross River State walked away from three violent gang groups and committed to building peaceful lives. The breakthrough came through a community partnership between police, local leaders, and a nonprofit focused on prevention over punishment.
Professor Ada Yonath, who won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for groundbreaking work on ribosome structure, passed away at 87, leaving behind discoveries that continue saving lives through improved antibiotics. Her decades of persistence against scientific skepticism paved the way for critical advances in fighting drug-resistant bacteria.
Singapore is pumping $173 million into its fintech sector over the next three years to strengthen innovation and create thousands of new opportunities. The island nation, already home to 1,800 fintech companies, is doubling down on its position as a global technology hub.
After two years of near-misses and self-doubt, 23-year-old Chinese golfer Yin Ruoning claimed her sixth LPGA Tour victory at the FM Championship. Her emotional win proves that patience and hard work pay off, even when you stop believing they will.
Finnish disc golf champion Eveliina Salonen dominated the 2026 World Championship with the highest-rated performance in history, winning by 17 strokes. At just 21, underdog Rainers Balodis nearly pulled off the upset of the year before finishing second in a playoff.
At just 27, Donnacha O'Brien became one of the few European trainers to win a Breeders' Cup championship, capturing victory with filly Balantina after growing up trackside with his legendary father. The former champion jockey turned trainer is building his own legacy in horse racing's biggest arena.
Australia just had its strongest clean energy quarter ever, installing 1 gigawatt of rooftop solar and approving a record 1.8GW of large-scale solar projects. Homeowners are also rushing to add battery storage, with over 111,000 systems approved in just three months.
A space photographer risked his front-row seat to NASA's powerful rocket launch for a chance at capturing something extraordinary. The gamble paid off with a stunning image of the spacecraft crossing directly in front of the sun.