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A Chinese startup just successfully landed and recovered a reusable rocket, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in an elite club. The achievement shows how rapidly China is catching up in the commercial space race.
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Scientists discovered a never-before-seen genetic mutation in smart octopuses that helps their brains build proteins with stunning accuracy. The finding could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
London's controversial fee on dirty vehicles slashed toxic air pollution by nearly a third and saved children's lungs. The results silenced critics who said the plan would never work.
Australian researchers discovered how psilocybin helps the brain reorganize itself, and the secret ingredient might surprise you. The environment where someone takes psychedelics could be just as important as the drug itself.
A simple switch in how biology is taught is transforming understanding for thousands of Massachusetts students. MIT's Edgerton Center discovered that teaching proteins before DNA helps concepts finally click.
Scientists built microscopic robots smaller than a human hair that use light beams to hunt down bacteria, collect them, and move them to specific locations. These breakthrough "microbial cleaners" could transform how we handle cells and fight disease at the tiniest scales.
Swiss researchers have discovered that escaping light from tiny quantum engines isn't just waste heat but contains energy we can actually use. This breakthrough helps unlock new possibilities for ultra-precise quantum technologies.
Scientists discovered honeybees can detect when their food lacks the right nutrients and actually transform mismatched pollen into perfectly balanced meals for their young. This hidden superpower reveals how these tiny creatures solve a problem most of us never knew existed.
A major new investment is putting Poland's tech startups on the path to global success. The European Investment Fund and Poland's development bank just committed €30 million to help early-stage tech companies grow into international competitors.
Finland's Kordelin Foundation is handing early career researchers €45,000 grants to turn their doctoral work into real-world impact. The program supports fresh PhDs exploring everything from groundbreaking research to startup ventures.
A Taiwanese woman fulfilled her late father-in-law's dying wish by reuniting with his long-lost relatives in mainland China in less than 12 hours. Local authorities coordinated an urgent search that ended nearly eight decades of family separation.
Southeast Asia needs $150 billion annually for clean energy by 2030 but raised only $30 million in 2021. The Philippines is bringing together 1,500 leaders this October to turn that around.
Women in China are turning to specialized coaches who teach them how to recognize narcissistic behavior patterns and escape harmful relationships. The movement has sparked 630 million views online as survivors transform their pain into support systems for others.
When Adesh Soni announced his plan to plant 10 million trees at age 22, people laughed. Today, his movement has planted 1.4 million native trees across four Indian states and taught 200,000 children to grow their own.
A National Geographic filmmaker is changing how we see elephants by photographing them as families with deep emotional bonds. Her work reveals moments of tenderness that could help save the species.
Ancient wisdom meets modern psychology: your interpretation of difficult events matters as much as the events themselves. This shift in perspective can reduce suffering without dismissing real pain.
A Bengaluru startup has cracked the code on ultra-fresh milk delivery, creating a farm-to-fridge system that takes just 12 hours while keeping 70% of profits with farmers. Their patented cooling technology is transforming how India's dairy supply chain works.
A groundbreaking training program is bringing Dutch animal welfare expertise to China's massive pig farming sector, helping nearly 200 managers and trainers create healthier farms after devastating disease outbreaks. The collaboration is already sparking business deals and improving conditions for millions of animals.