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A new medicine called Pasatru just won FDA approval for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, a devastating disease that turns muscle into bone. The breakthrough could help patients maintain mobility and live longer after three decades of research.
NASA's Perseverance rover looked up from Mars and witnessed a solar eclipse, giving humanity its first view of this cosmic event from another world. One day after Earth enjoyed its own total solar eclipse, Mars had its turn.
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has shown remarkable success in preventing melanoma from returning and spreading in late-stage trials. Thousands of high-risk melanoma patients could benefit as soon as next year if regulators approve the groundbreaking treatment.
A powerful speech is challenging Ghana's mining industry to save lives, not just extract gold. The administrator of Ghana's Medical Trust Fund says it's time for companies to invest in hospitals and equipment that keep mining communities alive.
A Nigerian governor who detained a social media critic for a week reversed course after public pressure, ordering his immediate release and citing constitutional free speech protections. The move shows how citizen advocacy can protect democratic freedoms.
Young breast cancer survivors facing brutal menopause symptoms now have new treatment options, thanks to a Stanford specialist who says relief is possible without risky hormone therapy. Dr. Kathryne Sanserino is helping women reclaim joy after cancer took so much away.
A chemical engineering student who toured a nuclear power plant as a kid just won a NASA scholarship to develop sustainable energy systems that could power both Earth and space missions. His research focuses on bringing clean water and carbon-free energy to communities that need it most.
A public library in Santa Barbara just installed four of the fastest electric vehicle chargers on California's Central Coast, making zero-emission driving easier for everyone. The stations run on 100% carbon-free electricity and cost taxpayers nothing thanks to state grants.
Ancient fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be older than the United States itself. New research reveals lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years, nearly triple previous estimates.
Scientists have successfully tested a pill that mimics the chemistry of exercise in humans for the first time. The drug ENV-308 showed no serious side effects and could help people maintain weight loss without the stomach problems common to current obesity medications.
A Swiss solar manufacturer just made anti-glare technology standard on all its rooftop panels after popular demand. The move could make solar installations easier to approve in neighborhoods and near roads where glare has been a roadblock.
A Chinese company just pulled off a picture-perfect rocket landing, marking the second successful booster recovery in China within six weeks. The space race is heating up, and reusable rockets are becoming the new normal.
Two massive bluefin tuna were caught off Yorkshire's coast this week for the first time since the 1960s, marking a stunning comeback for a species once fished nearly to extinction. Scientists are celebrating the return as proof that careful conservation can reverse even the most severe damage to ocean ecosystems.
A critically ill loggerhead sea turtle named Syrena recovered from a life-threatening condition that kills most turtles. After three months of careful treatment at a Florida rescue center, she returned to the ocean healthy and barnacle-free.
Victoria is launching the world's largest wild bird vaccination program, protecting more than 5,000 little penguins from deadly H5N1 bird flu. Wildlife officers are catching the world's smallest penguins twice to deliver life-saving doses at popular colonies.
Tiny bamboo houses built for displaced families in Myanmar survived a massive earthquake that destroyed thousands of buildings around them. The disaster-proof homes cost just $1,000 each and can be assembled like furniture.
A teacher's tearful video claiming his students couldn't read went viral, but the students had something to say about it. Their response reveals the real story behind the headlines.
Zion National Park just became the first U.S. national park to offer a free all-terrain wheelchair for visitors with disabilities. A mom broke down in tears when she saw the chair being delivered, realizing her child could finally explore the canyon trails.