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When a venomous snake bit 21-year-old Arun in rural India, his brother kept him conscious with repeated slaps while racing to get medical help. Quick thinking and 15 doses of antivenom saved his life.
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After her son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old, Keneilwe Dikoma spent three decades learning to care for him. Now she's using everything she learned to help other families in her rural village navigate disability with hope and community support.
When beloved Nigerian actor Taiwo "Ogogo" Hassan was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, his daughters made a powerful plea that's mobilizing their community. Their message isn't about money, it's about hope and finding medical solutions.
Chile's new solar project will store enough sunshine during the day to power homes all night, thanks to a massive battery system paired with clean energy. The project shows how countries can make renewable power work around the clock.
A new solar farm in Chile is pairing 135 megawatts of sun power with batteries big enough to keep the lights on for four hours after sunset. The combo helps solve renewable energy's biggest challenge: what happens when the sun goes down.
Seguin ISD just achieved its first C rating in five years after four straight years of D ratings. Even better, not a single campus in the district received an F grade this year.
For the first time in seven decades, tigers are returning to Kazakhstan's wilderness as the nation transforms from protecting endangered species to rebuilding entire ecosystems. The country's wildlife numbers tell a stunning recovery story, with nearly 4 million saiga antelope now roaming the steppes.
Moldova just greenlit seven wind farms totaling 170 megawatts, each paired with battery storage to keep clean energy flowing even when the wind stops. The winning bids came in cheaper than last year's first auction, showing renewable energy is becoming more affordable for this Eastern European nation.
The Revolution Wind farm off Rhode Island is weeks from completion with 61 of 65 turbines installed and already feeding clean power to New England. Two massive offshore wind projects are racing toward the finish line, bringing renewable energy to nearly half a million American homes.
Researchers worldwide are slashing costs and accelerating discoveries by 3D printing their own lab equipment for pennies on the dollar. What once cost thousands now costs less than lunch money.
Robotic exoskeletons are moving beyond hospitals and into everyday life, helping aging adults walk farther and making movement easier for millions. From Nike's powered footwear to rental devices at China's Great Wall, these "wearable e-bikes" could transform how we age.
A biotech company just released promising early results for a pill that copies how exercise protects muscle mass while helping people lose weight. Unlike current weight loss drugs, this treatment aims to prevent the muscle loss that happens when people stop and restart medications.
A new drug showed remarkable results for patients who suffer dangerous blood sugar crashes after weight loss surgery, beating expectations by 57%. The treatment could become the first FDA-approved option for a condition that can cause seizures and loss of consciousness.
Just days after a rocket explosion grounded its fleet, China successfully completed back-to-back space missions, proving its space program's resilience. The launches included 24 internet satellites and a satellite for the United Arab Emirates.
A coalition of 11,500 companies is pushing the EU to use its massive $2.7 trillion annual purchasing power to create demand for clean products. The move could finally align Europe's climate goals with real market incentives.
A landlord cleaning out a vacant apartment discovered a dusty framed print on the wall that turned out to be a $50,000 Picasso stolen eight years earlier. Thanks to an alert antique dealer and honest strangers, the rare artwork is heading home.
The Netherlands women's hockey team delivered a thrilling comeback victory against Australia, winning 4-2 to move one step closer to the World Cup quarter-finals. Meanwhile, the men's team faces Argentina in a match that has Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten playfully torn between loyalty to his country and his Argentinian fiancé.
Zion Suzuki is about to become the first Japanese goalkeeper ever to play in the Premier League. The 23-year-old's record-breaking $40 million transfer to Aston Villa marks a milestone moment for Asian representation in England's top football league.