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China just successfully landed and recovered a rocket booster for the first time, joining SpaceX in a breakthrough that could slash the cost of reaching space. The achievement opens new doors for affordable satellite launches and space exploration across Asia.
More white sharks are appearing off Maine's coast this summer, and scientists say it's proof that conservation works. The predators are following gray seals, whose populations have recovered since federal protections began in 1972.
The Dutch government has introduced new rules requiring wind turbines to be positioned at least twice their blade height away from homes. While industry groups worry about the challenges, the move aims to balance clean energy growth with quality of life for residents.
University of Chicago chemists just solved a chemistry puzzle that stumped researchers for decades, creating tiny crystals from tough materials that could transform everything from flexible phones to medical implants. The breakthrough opens doors to technologies scientists could only dream about before.
Solar power has become the most affordable energy source on Earth, creating what environmentalist Bill McKibben calls our "last, best chance" to reverse climate change. The dramatic price drop means we can finally power the world without burning fossil fuels.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored three goals to lead his team back from early trouble to a thrilling 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town. The dramatic turnaround at Old Trafford reminds fans why they love the beautiful game.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off flawlessly on a sunny Florida morning, beginning a mission to answer some of the universe's biggest mysteries. The $4 billion telescope launched under budget and ahead of schedule, defying expectations for major space missions.
Mexico's beloved charrería tradition owes its existence to an unlikely pair: a Yucatán agave plant and an Austrian emperor. Their combined influence transformed ranching into an art form that now defines Mexican culture worldwide.
A new Japanese film breaks from melodrama to show autism and disability with unflinching honesty. Director Syoutarou Kobayasi chose research and realism over tearjerker tropes.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia commissioned a new Catholic church in Ghana he personally funded, continuing a decade-long commitment to helping people affected by leprosy. His support has ranged from building projects to life-changing medical care for abandoned children.
Ghana's national volleyball team is riding high after back-to-back victories secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup. The team will face Rwanda on Tuesday with a chance to reach the semifinals.
Over 5,000 athletes and fitness lovers from BRICS nations gathered in New Delhi for a morning that turned exercise into international friendship. The August event proved that sneakers and bike rides can build bridges between countries just as well as diplomacy.
Refugees and entrepreneurs across Kenya are transforming plastic pollution into thriving businesses, creating over 500 jobs while cleaning up communities. From boat-building to flip-flop art, these recycling ventures prove environmental solutions can fight poverty too.
When a mountain lion attacked her golden retriever, 8-year-old Lila Morgan didn't hesitate to grab a broom and fight back. The cancer survivor from Lone Ridge, Colorado, drove off the predator and saved her best friend.
An 18-year-old from Bradford is heading to the University of Waterloo with a full-ride scholarship to study mechatronics engineering. Onna Okeke plans to use AI and robotics to make housing construction more accessible in impoverished communities.
Researchers created a smartphone attachment for under $7 that detects hidden cameras in hotel rooms and rentals in just five seconds. The invention solves a growing privacy problem with technology anyone can afford.
A pill designed for arthritis helped one in five people with severe hair loss regrow 100% of their hair in a major international trial. The breakthrough offers real hope for millions living with an autoimmune condition that has had no reliable treatment.
A groundbreaking 15-year study tracking over 132,000 people found that cholesterol-lowering statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%. The earlier people start taking these inexpensive, widely available drugs, the better their chances of avoiding the disease.