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A newly approved flu vaccine uses mRNA technology to provide better protection for older adults, showing 27% greater effectiveness than standard flu shots. The vaccine will be available this fall and could help prevent millions of illnesses after last year's devastating flu season.
A Japanese company is putting promising new solar technology to the ultimate test by sending it up one of the world's highest mountains. The lightweight panels will power real expedition equipment in extreme conditions where traditional gear struggles.
South Korea just made it easier to build solar farms by capping how far they must be from homes. The new rules end a confusing patchwork of local regulations that slowed clean energy progress.
Scientists have identified enough potential pumped hydro storage sites worldwide to power a fully renewable energy future. Nearly every country has more than enough locations to meet their clean energy storage needs.
Starting in 2026, AI-generated text will carry invisible watermarks that identify it as machine-made, making it easier to tell what's written by humans versus AI. Anthropic is leading nearly 190 companies in this transparency breakthrough.
A new startup turned the humble water heater into a learning machine that saves families hundreds of dollars by heating water when electricity is cheapest. The device predicts your shower schedule and warms up during off-peak hours, slashing energy costs without changing your routine.
Best-selling author Matt Haig opens up about how turning 50 brought unexpected acceptance after decades battling depression and regret. His new book The Midnight Train explores letting go of the past and finding contentment in the present.
A quarter million food delivery workers in Australia just won guaranteed hourly pay and accident insurance in a landmark ruling that could reshape gig work globally. The decision puts Australia ahead of the pack in protecting workers who've long been left out of basic employment protections.
Two hobbyists with no professional coding experience created viral mobile sports games in a single night using AI assistants. One game hit number one in UK app charts, while another gained over one million players.
A son's promise to his late father brought two families from Germany to Punjab for a traditional Sikh wedding. The five-day celebration honored a migrant's unfulfilled dream from four decades ago.
Scientists just discovered that insects have been mimicking flowering plants for 99 million years, more than double what we previously thought. A tiny moth lacewing preserved in amber reveals nature's oldest masterclass in camouflage.
Nigeria is opening its ambitious National Adaptation Plan to private investors and partners, creating new opportunities to build climate resilience across Africa's most populous nation. The government says collaborative action can protect communities and create economic returns while fighting climate change.
Tanzania is modernizing over 1,000 laws to attract artificial intelligence, digital commerce, and tech investment. The sweeping legal reform aims to make the East African nation a competitive hub for emerging technologies.
When major donor funding dried up in northern Nigeria, health experts feared the worst. Instead, a government-led reform proved that smarter systems can weather financial storms without collapsing.
Despite shrinking funding and growing opposition, over 250 advocates from across Africa gathered in Mombasa to strengthen the continent's sexual and reproductive health rights movement. Their message is clear: progress won't be surrendered without a fight.
Nearly 300 people gathered at 14,115 feet on Colorado's Pikes Peak to break the world record for most people simultaneously dunking donuts. The sweet celebration marked Colorado's 150th birthday with the state's iconic high-altitude donuts and a new Guinness World Record.
A 28-year-old Ohioan transformed a backyard trailer into a fully functional 19.5-square-foot home complete with bed, kitchen, bathroom, and solar power. The tiny dwelling proves that smart design can pack incredible utility into the smallest spaces.
For the first time ever, more than half of America's retail spaces now house service businesses like gyms, salons, and restaurants instead of stores selling goods. This shift is breathing new life into downtown areas nationwide.