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Scientists discovered a simple chemical swap that helps cells build proteins from mRNA faster and with fewer errors, potentially leading to more effective vaccines using smaller doses. The breakthrough could ease supply shortages during health emergencies.
Self-driving cars just passed a massive milestone that proves they're not science fiction anymore. Waymo's autonomous vehicles have now driven over 200 million miles without a human behind the wheel, and the safety data shows they're already outperforming human drivers.
When a Wyoming pizza restaurant got stuck with 18 prank-ordered pizzas worth $300, the owner turned frustration into kindness. He donated every pizza to emergency room workers at the local hospital.
Pakistan just connected two protected areas along the Indus River, creating 249 continuous miles of safe habitat for one of the world's rarest dolphins. The move protects 440 endangered Indus River dolphins and could save an entire river ecosystem.
When a retired logger found three baby otters tangled in a fishing net, he never expected he'd be giving mouth-to-mouth to save one. What happened next brought an entire Canadian village together for one tiny life.
Six-time Olympic medalist Kaillie Humphries is channeling her championship spirit into protecting opportunities for the next generation of female athletes. The most decorated bobsledder in history wants every girl to have the same fair shot at athletic dreams she did.
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A firefighter in North Georgia pulled off a dramatic mountain rescue, bringing a stranded climber safely back to solid ground. The rescue showcases the bravery and skill of first responders who risk their own safety to help others in danger.
Everton Blair just made history in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. The son of Jamaican immigrants will become the first Black, openly gay member of Congress from the South.
A repurposed spy telescope is getting a second life as NASA's newest space observatory, set to launch in August 2026. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will help solve cosmic mysteries while searching for distant planets.
One of America's busiest ports just ordered 130 electric vehicles and cranes, turning decades of diesel operations into a clean energy success story. The shift at New York and New Jersey's biggest terminal proves that even massive industrial operations can go green without slowing down.
Scientists discovered that intermittent fasting could help manage chronic pain by changing how the gut and brain communicate. The breakthrough offers hope for millions living with pain lasting longer than three months.
Divers have discovered a stunning 2,400-year-old shipwreck off a Greek island, carrying hundreds of perfectly preserved ceramic jars that reveal secrets of ancient trade. The find offers a rare window into how Mediterranean civilizations moved goods across the sea millennia ago.
French superstar Kylian Mbappé found his scoring touch with three goals in Real Madrid's dominant home victory. The electrifying performance shows the world-class talent settling into his new team.
India's Karnataka state is piloting voice AI technology that could help citizens practice job interviews, restore speech for people who've lost their voice, and verify government announcements. The initiative comes as the tech hub builds toward its "DeepTech Decade" with over 100,000 AI professionals already calling Bengaluru home.
Women across 8,053 villages in Bihar, India are getting grants up to $730 to open their own dairy product shops. It's the largest women-led business program in India, built on a network of 14 million women who've already proven they can succeed.
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who transformed contemporary art with her iconic polka dots and immersive mirror rooms, has died at 97 after a seven-decade career. Her vibrant, accessible art made her one of the world's most beloved and recognizable artists.
Nearly a thousand young people in one of Nigeria's youngest states just gained job-ready technology skills that could transform their futures. Jigawa State is turning 35 this week by investing in the generation that will shape its next chapter.
Nigeria's president is pushing the country's liquefied natural gas company to redirect its success toward everyday citizens. After generating $150 billion since launch, the energy giant is now being asked to focus on reducing wasteful gas flaring and making energy affordable at home.