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A major study of 480,000 people found that regularly taking the stairs instead of elevators slashes cardiovascular disease death risk by nearly 40%. This simple daily choice could be a game changer for the quarter of adults worldwide who struggle to find time for exercise.
A Dutch underdog football club is 90 minutes away from making Champions League history after a dramatic extra-time victory. NEC Nijmegen beat Greek giants Olympiacos 2-1 to set up a final qualifying round that could change everything.
Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León pulled off what he calls "the move of his life" by timing a perfect jump with a solar eclipse. The stunning stunt combined athletic skill with cosmic timing.
A Nigerian entrepreneur is building WellNewMe, the country's first platform that helps companies identify and manage employee health risks before they become costly problems. The system serves employees, employers, insurance brokers, and insurers with tailored data insights across two continents.
Beverage giant Asahi has deployed over 8,500 vending machines that absorb carbon dioxide from the air, each matching 20 cedar trees annually. As Japan's iconic vending machine industry faces historic decline, companies are reinventing their machines to sell everything from sunglasses to collectible anime figures. ---
Banaras Hindu University launched a four-day festival blending music, art, and history to honor India's 79th Independence Day. Students and scholars are coming together to celebrate unsung heroes and India's journey toward freedom.
The Scottish Highlands is getting 180 new green energy jobs as workers prepare turbine parts for a massive offshore wind farm. When complete in 2028, the project will power six million homes annually.
A British cold chain company just slashed refrigeration costs by 81% while eliminating diesel emissions using electric units powered by solar panels. The quiet technology is transforming early-morning pharmaceutical deliveries in residential neighborhoods.
Electric cars just got thousands of dollars cheaper. Kia's new EV3 crossover launches at $31,385, making long-range electric driving accessible to more American families than ever before.
Baylor researchers discovered that viewing the 2024 solar eclipse with others created twice the awe and joy as watching alone. The groundbreaking study proves what we've always felt: shared wonder connects us.
A major international trial just flipped decades of medical advice on its head: people with atrial fibrillation who drank coffee had 39% fewer heart rhythm problems than those who avoided it. Millions of patients told to skip their morning cup may finally get good news from their doctors.
A free interactive map now reveals how Germany's 871 local energy grids are powering the country's shift to clean energy. The tool shows that smaller grid operators are quietly leading one of Europe's biggest renewable transformations.
Scientists are turning one of nature's strongest materials into medical breakthroughs that could transform how we treat burn victims and nerve damage patients. Spider silk proteins are being engineered into medicines that release drugs slowly and help damaged tissue heal.
Bob Sheppard received a postcard his parents sent from Denmark in 2000, arriving just when he needed it most. Both parents had passed away years earlier, making the delayed delivery feel like a message from heaven.
When George, 102, and Annie, 89, asked their granddaughter to teach them Uber Eats, the heartwarming lesson went viral and inspired millions. Now they're helping Uber reach more seniors eager to learn.
Luke Holdsworth didn't attend his first concert until his mid-20s because he assumed live music wasn't for deaf people. Now he's signing for Oasis, Harry Styles, and thousands of fans who finally get to lose themselves in the music.
A 1,000-pound manatee swims free today after a fishing captain spotted her trapped in crab trap lines and called for help. Wildlife teams from three states worked together to save her while her calf stayed close by.
Communities in pre-Hispanic Colombia built an irrigation network three times the size of London without any central government. New research shows these cooperative farmers offer lessons for solving today's water crisis.