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Scientists have discovered that Western Australia's massive iron ore deposits could naturally produce hydrogen fuel for centuries. The breakthrough could transform the nation into a clean energy superpower.
A historic Yorkshire solar boom is powering over 16,000 homes and slashing energy bills. Even the 900-year-old York Minster is leading the charge with rooftop panels.
A groundbreaking medication just aced clinical trials to treat a debilitating condition affecting thousands of bariatric surgery patients. Avexitide could become the first FDA-approved treatment for severe post-surgery blood sugar crashes.
Researchers just created edible cookies from recycled plastic bottles as part of a NASA-funded project to feed future astronauts. The breakthrough could help solve both plastic waste and food shortages on Earth.
Americans can finally buy a smartphone designed to be fixed at home with a screwdriver, not tossed in a drawer when the battery dies. The Fairphone 6+ arrives in the US with a promise to last until 2032.
MIT researchers discovered that older adults' language networks show almost no decline, even as other brain functions weaken with age. The finding reveals why vocabulary and communication skills often improve throughout life.
The UK's rarest bird of prey just pulled off an incredible feat: one determined male Montagu's harrier raised six chicks with two partners at a secret English farm. After years of breeding failures, these slender raptors are making a comeback thanks to farmers and conservationists working together.
California's Bay Area is building a new kind of flood protection that looks more like a nature preserve than a wall. These "horizontal levees" spread gently across the landscape, filtering pollution while creating homes for endangered species.
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha just ran the fastest half marathon in history, finishing in 56 minutes and 51 seconds in Buenos Aires. The 29-year-old destroyed the previous world record by nearly half a minute, reclaiming the title he first set in 2024.
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha just reclaimed the half marathon world record with a stunning 56:51 finish in Buenos Aires. It's the latest chapter in an extraordinary year that's rewriting distance running history.
Yomif Kejelcha shattered the half marathon world record in Buenos Aires with a stunning 56:51 finish. The Ethiopian athlete reclaimed the title he briefly held earlier this year.
American students studying abroad in Valencia got the surprise of a lifetime when Spain won the World Cup final, celebrating alongside thousands of ecstatic locals until dawn. The unforgettable night transformed non-soccer fans into passionate celebrants.
Young martial artists in Guam rolled through 52 sparring rounds each to fund their journey to an international competition. The first-ever Roll-A-Thon brought together students, families, and coaches for a day of training that doubled as community support.
Despite donation fatigue and competing crises, a group of UK volunteers continues delivering life-saving vehicles and aid directly to Ukrainian front lines. Their message: small acts still make a massive difference.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in a church parking lot to build beds for children living in poverty while sharing food, music, and community spirit. The annual event brought together a local nonprofit and St. Paul's Lutheran Church to tackle a need affecting thousands of kids.
Disneyland's announcement of a Tomorrowland makeover has sparked hope among fans that the iconic PeopleMover attraction could return after 30 years. The beloved ride carried over 50 million guests during its 28-year run before closing in 1995.
A father of five dove into dangerous surf to rescue a young child caught in a rip current, suffering a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. Now his community has rallied around him, raising over $100,000 as he begins his long journey toward recovery.
Scientists are working late into the night to protect Victoria's iconic little penguin colony with a first-of-its-kind mass vaccination program. The effort comes as bird flu reaches Australian shores, but researchers are fighting back with hope and quick action.