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A new AI tool can predict which stroke patients will develop life-threatening brain swelling, giving doctors precious time to intervene. BEACONPredict earned FDA Breakthrough Device status on its first try, moving closer to saving lives in hospitals nationwide.
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Archaeologists discovered 110 Roman inscriptions in a Spanish cave revealing where women worshipped a mysterious goddess called "the Lady" 2,000 years ago. The find represents the largest collection of Latin inscriptions ever found in a Roman cave sanctuary.
Scientists have cracked the code on recycling PVC, one of the planet's toughest plastics to repurpose, by transforming it into high-performance engine lubricant. The breakthrough could tackle two environmental problems at once: mountains of plastic waste and the carbon footprint of making industrial oils.
Britain's development minister toured Ethiopia's leading telecom company as the nation's digital economy creates fresh opportunities for investment and innovation. The visit signals growing international confidence in Ethiopia's tech transformation.
Artificial intelligence cracked a puzzle that stumped scientists for months, finding a way to 3D print NASA's toughest rocket alloy using everyday printers instead of industrial machines costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. This breakthrough could open advanced space manufacturing to labs and companies worldwide.
American Legion members turned their annual convention into a day of service, cleaning up a historic cemetery that's the final resting place for more than 800 African American veterans. The volunteer effort brings new attention to a site that depends on community help to survive.
Israeli police searching a building during an operation discovered an ancient burial cave dating back over 2,000 years. The unexpected find in Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood reveals yet another piece of the city's remarkable history.
When Brian Gordon and Ricardo Martinez bought their LA home, they feared the black bears in their pool. Four years later, they've become advocates for peaceful coexistence with their furry neighbors.
Jai Arrow, diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this year, led his team onto the field in an emotional tribute as players and fans celebrated his career. The rugby league granted special permission for him to officially play in his final two matches.
A new museum hall in China showcases a decade-long effort to digitally preserve over 100 ethnic minority languages and 10 major dialects from 1,800 locations. Visitors can now speak into an AI booth that pinpoints their hometown by dialect alone.
For years, Jiwanti Bara watched her mangoes rot because local traders controlled prices. Now her fruit reaches international markets, and she's earning three times more.
In the high Himalayan valley of Spiti, mothers pass down intricate silver jewellery to their eldest daughters, keeping centuries of craftsmanship and family stories alive. Local artisans called garhs still handcraft each piece using traditional techniques learned from their fathers.
India's prestigious IIT Madras is launching a nationwide search to discover 100 promising startup ideas from smaller cities and turn them into real businesses within one year. The Bharat Ascend mission aims to help India become a nation that creates products for the world, not just consumes them.
Ten Indians and people of Indian origin made TIME's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people shaping artificial intelligence worldwide. They're building everything from language models to AI policy, showing India's growing impact on the technology transforming our world.
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A 26-year-old student leader is rallying thousands of university students to clean up and revitalize Johannesburg's inner city, proving young people are the solution to urban decay. More than 3,000 students have already joined the movement.
A newly tested Novartis drug successfully reduced inflammation markers that contribute to heart disease, bringing hope for better cardiovascular treatments. Higher doses showed even stronger results, proving the medicine works as designed.
Elversberg, a German town so small it doesn't even have a train station, is making history this Saturday as its football club plays in the top-tier Bundesliga for the first time. The team climbed from regional leagues to elite competition in just five years without wealthy owners.
On August 28, 2026, skywatchers worldwide witnessed a rare deep partial lunar eclipse that covered 96.2% of the moon's surface. The "almost-total" event reminded astronomers that nature's near-misses can be just as captivating as perfect alignments.