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Patients with advanced abdominal cancer who run out of treatment options now have access to a groundbreaking procedure in the Mountain West. Huntsman Cancer Institute becomes the first regional center to offer a minimally invasive surgery that could extend lives and ease suffering.
Researchers discovered fossilized teeth from seven shark species in Egypt's Western Desert, proving a thriving ocean covered the region 100 million years ago. Some species had never been found in Africa before.
Scientists at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center discovered that tiny cellular structures called peroxisomes play a crucial role in keeping insulin healthy and diabetes at bay. This breakthrough could unlock new ways to protect people from diabetes.
The world is on track to install a massive 638 gigawatts of solar power this year, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Manufacturing costs are dropping globally as solar energy becomes more affordable and accessible than ever.
Latin America is set to transform its energy future, with battery storage capacity expected to skyrocket from 2.5 GW to 34 GW over the next decade. This massive expansion represents real momentum in clean energy infrastructure across the continent.
A zoologist spent a quarter century caring for the last giant turtle living in Hanoi's most sacred lake, keeping an ancient legend alive. His devotion protected both a rare creature and the soul of a city.
Simple rope bridges are saving sloths and reconnecting Costa Rica's rainforest, one crossing at a time. Camera traps reveal these $200 installations are creating highways in the sky for some of the world's slowest creatures.
After years of harmful coverage, Black communities in Minneapolis and Saint Paul are learning to trust local journalists again. The secret? Time, humility, and an ethic of love.
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced her all-women music festival has raised $10 million for reproductive rights and women's organizations. Superstars like Stevie Nicks and Chappell Roan are performing for free, with 100% of proceeds going to charity.
When a 17-year-old British gamer had a seizure during an online session, his Texas teammate heard the emergency through her headset and called international police to save his life. Their first in-person meeting came weeks later on national television.
A fitness instructor training for an Ironman posted side-by-side race photos showing how lighting changes everything. Her honest message about cellulite is helping thousands of women feel better about their bodies.
Actor Henry Winkler's powerful message reminds anyone feeling left behind that it's never too late to start fresh. His own Emmy win at 72 proves the window of opportunity rarely closes for good.
An American teacher donated $5,000 to plant trees in China's desert in 1999, then lost contact with the conservationist for 27 years. He just reunited with her to see the stunning forest his gift helped create.
A first-grade teacher created a designated "gusty winds area" in her classroom where students can pass gas without shame or disruption. The simple solution keeps learning on track while teaching kids that normal bodily functions don't need to cause embarrassment.
In 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress, four years before the 19th Amendment gave most American women the right to vote. Montana's progressive suffrage law made history possible.
A food blogger cracked the code on feeding her family three healthy meals a day for seven days on an extreme $25 budget. Julia Pacheco's viral grocery haul from Walmart proves nutritious eating is possible even when money is impossibly tight.
More than 30 groups will fill Puerto Viejo's streets Saturday for the 12th annual Wolaba Parade, celebrating Costa Rica's Afro-Caribbean culture. The community-created festival returns stronger after nearly ending in 2024.
Brazil's Alison dos Santos and America's Masai Russell both shattered world records on the same track in Zurich, proving that human limits are made to be broken. The electric evening saw barriers fall in both the 400m and 100m hurdles, with each athlete walking away $80,000 richer.