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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered a completely new type of cosmic object: giant gas shells wrapped around black holes, nicknamed "black hole stars." These structures shine brighter than anything scientists have ever seen and might solve a major mystery about the universe's early days.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a boy from dangerous surf met President Trump at the White House. The dramatic rescue inspired millions after the video went viral.
At Ohio's Niswonger Performing Arts Center, a dedicated team of volunteers transforms every performance by greeting guests, scanning tickets, and creating the welcoming atmosphere that keeps audiences coming back. The center recently honored these community champions at their annual appreciation dinner, celebrating the people who make arts accessible to thousands.
A small population of critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos thriving in Hong Kong might hold the key to saving their species from extinction. Conservationists are installing nest boxes across the city to protect these genetically diverse birds.
Canada just announced a $50 billion clean energy project that could power its three largest cities combined. The massive hydropower expansion marks North America's biggest renewable energy investment in history.
Canada just announced a historic $70 billion clean energy initiative that will triple hydropower capacity, create 23,000 construction jobs, and strengthen the nation's position as a global leader in emission-free electricity. The massive project will transform two provinces while securing critical mineral supplies for batteries and clean technology.
Scientists discovered that copying the tiny structures on black butterfly wings could help solar panels capture far more sunlight instead of letting it bounce away. Computer simulations show this nature-inspired design could boost solar cell performance by 66%.
Imperial College London has partnered with medical technology company Smith+Nephew to create a new center dedicated to advancing surgical robotics. The collaboration promises to speed up life-changing innovations that could transform how surgeries are performed.
A new benchmark called TRACES evaluates whether AI can make genuine scientific discoveries instead of just recycling existing knowledge. Unlike traditional tests with preset answers, it places AI systems in real-world problem-solving environments where they must adapt, experiment, and navigate uncertainty.
After injuries ended her Olympic synchronized swimming dreams, Kandi Krush turned setbacks into comebacks through boxing and professional wrestling. Now she's inspiring young fans while rising through the ranks of Women of Wrestling.
While experts debate AI's dangers, millions are quietly using it to solve real problems, from beating loneliness to managing family care to starting businesses. The technology once reserved for big institutions is now helping ordinary people in extraordinary ways.
After nearly 35 years in professional wrestling, Matt Hardy knows what it takes to succeed. His advice to rising talent is simple but powerful: live and breathe the sport every single day.
A massive SpaceX rocket floating in the Indian Ocean is drawing crowds of excited locals to the shores of Christmas Island. The unusual spectacle has become the "talk of the town" as boats tow the spacecraft to shore.
After his wife became partially paralyzed from diabetes complications, a retired Chinese serviceman refused to let her fade away in a hospital bed. Instead, he's spent a decade driving her across all of China in a campervan, and she's thriving like never before.
Indian cities are fighting floods and water shortages with a simple idea: let rain soak in instead of rushing away. From Chennai to Ahmedabad, new parks and streets are designed to absorb water like sponges.
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A Delhi college student created Bribes.fyi, a platform where Indians can anonymously report bribe demands and see patterns across cities and government departments. Hundreds of reports from over 250 cities are already helping turn hidden corruption into searchable data.
Four startups are helping Indian farmers earn money not just from crops, but from keeping carbon out of the atmosphere. The programs turn sustainable farming practices into verified carbon credits that generate real income.
A single olive tree in Portugal has been producing fruit for nearly 4,000 years, surviving since the Bronze Age. Scientists have discovered hundreds of ancient olive trees across southern Portugal, some over 2,000 years old and still thriving today.