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Ohio University Zanesville will host a free summit bringing together community members to share powerful stories of resilience and recovery across Appalachian Ohio. The September event offers both in-person and virtual options for anyone wanting to connect through stories of strength.
A Japanese startup and national research agency are growing a special seaweed in ocean farms that could dramatically reduce methane from cattle when added to their feed. The breakthrough moves climate-friendly seaweed from the lab to real-world production.
Villages in Indonesian Borneo that received healthcare and job training saw forest loss drop 68% during COVID-19, showing how supporting people can also protect nature. The study suggests investing in communities might be key to saving forests during future crises.
America just recorded its sharpest drop in violent crime ever, with murders down 18% and robberies plummeting nearly 19%. This continues a decades-long trend proving that, despite what many believe, our communities are getting safer.
Students at a top Indian science institute staged a sit-in protest demanding better mental health support and academic relief. Within days, the administration responded by hiring four new counselors and opening additional campus spaces for students.
Three updated Covid vaccines just got FDA approval, bringing protection against the dominant XFG variant to vulnerable Americans. Manufacturers are ready to ship doses across the country right now.
Thousands of Americans taking multiple HIV pills daily can now switch to a single tablet that simplifies their treatment while keeping the virus under control. The new option is especially meaningful for people who've been managing HIV for decades.
Bangladesh's cricket team made history with their first Test victory in Australia, earning official cabinet recognition and climbing to fourth in world rankings. The win showcases how far the nation's cricket program has come on the global stage.
After orbiting Earth nearly 4,000 times and traveling 104 trillion miles in space, Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim is leaving NASA to continue serving his country as a naval aviator. The Navy SEAL turned Harvard-educated doctor turned astronaut represents what's possible when dedication meets purpose.
NASA's most powerful space telescope launched Sunday to explore the universe's biggest mysteries, from discovering thousands of new planets to revealing what dark matter and dark energy actually are. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will give anyone with an internet connection access to its discoveries.
When circumstances refuse to budge, the most powerful move isn't fighting reality. It's discovering what still remains within your control.
American Olympic champion Masai Russell just ran the fastest 100m hurdles in history, clocking 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League. Former record holder Tobi Amusan responded with her best time of the season, proving she's still a force in the sport.
Nigeria is rolling out 500 additional compressed natural gas refueling stations to help slash transport costs by up to 80%. President Tinubu says lower fares should reach commuters starting October 1.
High school students from 21 schools across Chile are building hydrogen-powered race cars and competing for a spot at the world finals. This groundbreaking program combines clean energy education with hands-on engineering, sending young innovators to represent their country on the global stage.
Kenya's elephants are back in a big way, with numbers jumping from 32,214 to 42,072 since 2014. The conservation win is so successful that even President Ruto found elephants eating his maize crop.
Britain's solar panels just delivered their best month ever, while Portugal's second-largest city made all public transport completely free. From rooftops in the UK to buses in Porto, clean energy and sustainable cities are reshaping our world right now.
Ireland just crossed 3,000 megawatts of solar power and set a generation record where solar farms supplied over a third of the country's electricity. Ten years ago, the nation had just 2 megawatts.
Finland just became the first EU country where Uber Eats customers can get their meals delivered by autonomous robots. Starting in central Helsinki through a partnership with Coco Robotics, customers can now track their robot delivery in real time through the app.