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Scientists have identified a distinct form of depression linked to disrupted body clocks, opening doors to better treatments for people who don't respond well to traditional antidepressants. The discovery could help nearly a quarter of depression patients get more targeted care.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed AI that can predict cancer survival and biological age using just a selfie. The technology eerily mirrors ancient medical wisdom from 400 B.C.
Peru and Chile are reviving plans to connect their electricity grids, creating a 1,000 MW link that would share Chile's abundant solar power with Peru while tapping Peru's hydropower and natural gas when the sun isn't shining. The project could save both countries $170 million annually while cutting waste from Chile's curtailed solar energy.
Scientists in China just cracked the code on recycling old solar panels without toxic chemicals or waste. Their new method recovers 99% of valuable materials while keeping everything intact for reuse.
A Northamptonshire father who took up taekwondo at 40 just won gold at the World Championships alongside his wife and kids. Their small-town club brought home 19 medals from Poland, proving it's never too late to start something amazing.
MIT's Tod Machover debuts a groundbreaking symphony that uses AI to help musicians represent democracy's challenges and renewal. The innovative piece premieres at Boston Symphony Orchestra this week.
A Norwegian soccer team that was playing in the second division just six years ago is now holding its own against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Their secret? Two hometown fans who became joint head coaches and brought the magic back.
In Masiphumelele, South Africa, young people are turning unemployment into action by growing food for their entire community. What started as pandemic soup kitchens has blossomed into 159 home gardens, with trained "garden champions" feeding families and schools.
A Nigerian health app launched to help mothers in emergencies is now supporting thousands across seven countries with pregnancy tracking, symptom logging, and preventive care. MamaAlert expanded after women asked for tools to stay healthy before crises strike.
A 25-year-old breast cancer survivor is standing taller after receiving realistic nipple tattoos following her double mastectomy. The free service, offered by a specially trained tattoo artist in Telford, is helping restore what surgery took away.
A former aerospace engineer created a $0-electricity washing machine that cuts laundry time by 75% for people without reliable power. The Divya has already reached 105,000 users and aims to help a million by 2030.
Two new wind farms in Croatia just started pumping clean electricity into the grid, marking a major milestone in the country's renewable energy journey. The combined facilities will prevent 135,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year.
UC Davis Health now offers a breakthrough depression treatment that works in just five days instead of six weeks. In early studies, 90% of patients with treatment-resistant depression found relief.
After unpredictable rains disrupted planting seasons, African scientists are using artificial intelligence to give farmers better weather forecasts. The breakthrough could help Rwanda's growers triple maize production despite increasingly erratic climate patterns.
Faith leaders are bringing ancient Indigenous wisdom and urgent ocean advocacy to the world's largest biodiversity conference in Armenia. The Anglican delegation is calling for governments to recognize oceans as vital "lungs of the Earth" that produce half our oxygen.
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho just rewrote Turkish football history, scoring in 11 straight matches for Bursaspor. The record-breaking run surpassed a milestone that stood for over six decades.
Ten Minnesota students just got help paying for careers in solar, wind, and green energy. The scholarships remove a major barrier for students chasing good-paying jobs in a growing field.
Abu Dhabi has quietly built an energy system that's 80% clean, proving renewables and nuclear can reliably power modern cities. As AI and industry push global electricity demand up 50%, this desert emirate shows how to scale clean power without choosing between reliability and sustainability.