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Researchers have discovered evidence of two previously unknown human ancestors hidden in the DNA of people alive today. One interbred with humans in Africa over 50,000 years ago, while another dates back 1.8 million years.
The Dominican Republic just became the 48th country to formally adopt an international definition of antisemitism, joining a growing movement to protect communities worldwide. President Luis Abinader announced the landmark decision at a regional forum, calling hatred a threat to everyone's freedom.
Scientists at IIT Bombay have cracked a ceiling that's limited solar panels for decades by stacking two different materials to capture more sunlight. Their breakthrough could make clean energy cheaper and more powerful.
A Noida company is making the robots that travel inside oil and gas pipelines, hunting for dangerous flaws before they cause disasters. VDT Pipeline Integrity Solutions developed India's first homegrown inspection tools, breaking dependence on foreign technology.
A new company in India is turning solar energy flexible, literally. Their bendable solar panels could soon power drones, satellites, and curved surfaces where traditional panels can't go.
A new technology school launched in Patna instead of a metro city, proving students in smaller cities can land top internships within their first year. First-year students are already winning competitions at IIT Bombay and securing paid developer roles.
New research proves investing in degraded rangelands can generate up to six times the initial investment while rebuilding ecosystems and lifting communities out of poverty. The findings are transforming how governments and businesses view land restoration in dryland regions worldwide.
Job hunters get good news: a plain, human-written resume beats AI-generated and designer versions by nearly three times. Simplicity wins over flash when it comes to landing interviews.
When sick villagers in Manipur were carried on bamboo stretchers for five hours to reach help, one officer refused to wait for government promises. He turned to Facebook, his savings, and 250 neighbors with spades to build the road themselves.
When Sajitha and Mahesh tore down their 40-year-old Bengaluru home, they salvaged almost everything instead of tossing it. Old doors became furniture legs, teak wood got a second life, and a royal elephant seat turned into a reading couch.
A retired tax commissioner turned his Delhi home into a thriving urban garden with over 1,000 plants, including 40 varieties of fruit trees, all grown in pots despite pollution and water scarcity. He hasn't bought a lemon in years.
At Gdansk Shipyard, where strikes toppled communism, artists are working to preserve history as developers plan 3,000 new apartments. The city's deputy mayor says dialogue, just like in 1980, will solve this modern challenge.
Competition is coming to the Channel Tunnel, and travelers will be the big winners. High-speed trains between London and European cities could depart every 15 minutes by 2030 as new operators challenge Eurostar's three-decade monopoly.
A Spanish startup that launched its first test rocket just three years ago just secured nearly €159 million to help Europe build its own path to space. The European Space Agency is betting big on homegrown launchers instead of relying on other countries.
Over 30 Taiwanese tech startups have already established operations in Japan, marking a major shift from initial meetings to real business partnerships. The annual Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit now focuses on strategic growth, not just networking.
India's auto industry already employs 45 million people, and the country's electric vehicle ambitions could add another 100 million jobs. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari sees massive employment potential if India becomes the world's leading EV market.
A summer bar crawl in Alexandria turned good times into bright futures, raising over $10,000 for local students. The event supported a scholarship fund that's awarded $24 million to more than 5,700 students since 1986.
A Chinese shipyard just launched a floating solar platform made from bamboo strong enough to withstand ocean waves and saltwater. The renewable energy breakthrough could replace steel and plastic in offshore clean energy projects worldwide.