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After decades of conflict, Azerbaijan and Armenia are turning historic peace agreements into real progress with trade, border talks, and new regional connections. The August meeting marks another milestone in normalizing relations between the two nations.
Over four years sober after 25 years of addiction, Lillian Cook paraded a bright orange sign through crowds at The Forks: "Recovery is Possible." Her story, and hundreds of others like it, reminded Winnipeg that healing happens every day.
A Utah pest control company is investing in college students who serve their communities, awarding $7,500 in scholarships and charitable donations. Since 2023, the program has distributed over $12,500 to help students pursue education while supporting causes they care about.
Twenty-six students just received scholarships from Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper to pursue automotive careers. The program has now awarded over $600,000 to future mechanics, engineers, and industry professionals across North America since 2001.
New Bern Fire-Rescue just added specialized equipment to handle the unique challenge of electric vehicle battery fires. As EVs become more common, the department is making sure crews can respond safely to this new type of emergency.
A tech company has created cleaner tires that slash pollution from electric vehicles by up to 35 percent while boosting driving range. ENSO is partnering with Uber and major fleets to tackle one of the biggest sources of microplastic pollution in our oceans.
Researchers discovered a breakthrough treatment for triple-negative breast cancer that works without chemotherapy. The two-drug approach blocks tumors by cutting off their backup survival systems.
Tulane researchers are testing technology that could tell surgeons within 15 minutes whether they removed all of a patient's cancer, potentially eliminating the painful wait for results and need for second surgeries. The $22.9 million project combines 3D imaging with AI to create detailed tumor maps while patients are still in the operating room.
Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer are finding relief through a groundbreaking treatment that uses electric fields instead of surgery. The therapy improves quality of life while targeting tumors with minimal side effects.
Groundbreaking research reveals that 85% of women treated for recurrent UTIs actually have hormonal or pelvic floor issues instead. This discovery could end the painful cycle of ineffective antibiotic treatments for millions.
A leading oncologist explains why understanding prostate cancer screening could help save lives. With 330,000 new cases expected in 2026, knowing when to get tested matters more than ever.
A Boston company has invented firebricks that store renewable electricity as heat, helping factories ditch fossil fuels while stabilizing power grids. The system already beats natural gas prices in many markets.
An Iowa company has created panels that turn sunlight and water directly into clean hydrogen fuel with breakthrough efficiency. The technology could make green hydrogen cheaper and simpler to produce than ever before.
A new Austrian company has created a container-sized power station that generates electricity from both sunshine and wind, bringing clean energy to remote locations. The plug-and-play system can be set up in hours and runs on its own smart software.
A high school sophomore volunteered at a STEM camp for Native American students, blending cultural traditions with modern technology. Her IEEE connections helped bridge the gap between Indigenous math heritage and future careers.
Scientists just rediscovered a rare flowering plant in Sri Lanka that hadn't been seen in the wild there since 1855. The finding proves that even tiny forest fragments can protect species we thought were lost forever.
A rare species of wild cattle once on the brink is flourishing inside Thailand's Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. Local communities and conservationists joined forces to protect these majestic animals while creating new opportunities for people.
Bhutan is bringing together 60 countries to reimagine how the world grows, shares, and thinks about food. The tiny Himalayan nation believes spiritual connection and science together can solve our biggest food challenges.