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Researchers at Hebrew University discovered that two widely studied superconductors have been hiding a secret for decades. What looked like one simple superconducting state turned out to be two states working together so perfectly they appeared as one.
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new national initiative to accelerate advanced science and technology development. Details about the program's scope and timeline remain limited.
Amazon just signed deals for four new wind farms across Sweden, adding enough clean energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes. The move makes the tech giant Sweden's biggest corporate buyer of carbon-free energy.
Ghana's government and business leaders just unveiled an ambitious plan to create 100,000 jobs through growing the country's outsourcing industry. The SERVE24 proposal could transform employment opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians.
Tennessee just made history by granting the first license for a fusion energy plant in the United States. The 400-megawatt stellarator facility could bring carbon-free power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Scientists have identified a material strong enough to build a 66,000-mile cable to space, potentially replacing polluting rocket launches with clean, daily trips beyond Earth's atmosphere.
A company founded by former Amazon robotics leaders just raised $40 million to solve America's housing crisis with automated microfactories that can build homes in months instead of years. Their robotic approach could help millions of families finally find affordable housing in the communities they want to call home.
A former Harvard Law student built an AI assistant that gives police officers instant access to thousands of pages of regulations, helping them make better decisions in real time. The tool has already helped prevent a kidnapping and now serves 225 agencies across 25 states.
Instagram is making it easier to spot AI-generated people on the platform with clearer labels and penalties for accounts that don't disclose their artificial nature. The move comes after users expressed frustration about being misled by profiles that looked human but weren't.
A stunning new museum on a remote Norwegian island will immerse visitors in the lives of whales through art, science, and architecture. Opening June 2027, The Whale features life-size orca sculptures, underwater experiences, and a roof designed for spotting real whales swimming nearby.
Electric vehicle owners are reporting real-world driving ranges that crush EPA estimates, with some Ford E-Transit drivers getting 34 extra miles per charge. The secret? Efficient driving habits prove range anxiety might be overblown.
Scientists created a laser that can spot deadly methanol in alcohol bottles without breaking the seal, a breakthrough that could save thousands of lives lost to poisoned counterfeit drinks each year. The technology is faster and cheaper than traditional testing methods.
A Filipino policy expert turned MIT graduate student designed a simple cash program that increased health checkups eightfold and now reaches nearly 200,000 families. His work proves small incentives can create massive improvements in child nutrition.
Innovators from five continents are gathering in Istanbul this September as Türkiye's startup ecosystem connects with global investors worth over $100 billion. The city has jumped 13 places to rank third among emerging startup hubs worldwide.
Countries once shut out of the car industry are building their own electric vehicle brands, proving that the shift to EVs is opening doors for newcomers. Vietnam's VinFast now dominates 99% of its home market while Turkey's TOGG outsells Tesla locally.
Lenovo just unveiled the first laptop ever manufactured in Saudi Arabia, a milestone that's creating skilled jobs and positioning the Kingdom as a global tech hub. The device rolled out of a brand new Riyadh facility that will eventually produce everything from smartphones to servers.
A small equestrian bookshop in rural New Zealand turned a personal problem into a thriving international business. What started as one rider's search for reliable horse care information now ships to 11 countries and growing.
Ethiopia is turning its vast bamboo forests into a thriving green economy that's creating jobs and lifting rural communities out of poverty. The country holds 67% of Africa's bamboo resources and is transforming this fast-growing plant into furniture, construction materials, and sustainable livelihoods.