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A groundbreaking research partnership is finally putting midlife Asian women at the center of nutrition science. The study could transform how millions of women navigate one of life's most challenging health transitions.
Half of all new cars sold in China last year were electric, marking a historic shift in the world's largest automotive market. The country's massive clean energy investment is transforming not just transportation, but proving sustainable change can happen faster than experts predicted.
NASA engineers pulled off a delicate power shuffle on 47-year-old Voyager 2, buying the iconic spacecraft at least one more year of exploring the edge of our solar system. The team simultaneously shut down old components and swapped in energy-efficient alternatives in a high-stakes maneuver they called the "Big Bang."
PlusAI's autonomous trucks now drive themselves 99.8% of the time, with commercial fleets rolling out in Texas and Europe. Factory-built driverless trucks are on track for full-scale launch in 2027.
A Japanese company is building a prototype device in Tennessee that could help make fusion power a reality by creating fresh fuel while harvesting energy. Multiple fusion startups will use the research to design their own reactors.
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In a London trial, 18 of 21 women with long-term anorexia improved after therapy sessions with psilocybin. Some patients even asked for food during treatment, a breakthrough moment for one of psychiatry's toughest conditions.
Scientists studying over one million people discovered a rare genetic mutation that slashes the risk of heart disease and diabetes by 60 percent. The discovery could lead to new treatments that protect everyone from deadly metabolic diseases.
Ethiopia brought together martial arts instructors from 12 countries across three continents for an international taekwondo training course. The August gathering strengthened Africa's growing role in the global sport while building teaching standards across the continent.
Kohei Nohara survived the Battle of Okinawa at age 14, and at 95, he's sharing his harrowing journey with elementary students to inspire a more peaceful world. Using Google Maps and old photographs, a dedicated teacher brings history to life for the next generation.
A powerful new artificial intelligence system at the University of Miami will help researchers uncover hidden patterns in cancer data that could save lives. The $762,000 platform gives scientists computing power to tackle questions previously beyond their reach.
When a flight attendant denied a starving passenger's request for extra pretzels, two strangers sitting beside them quietly stepped in with a simple act of generosity. Their kindness is reminding people that small gestures can turn someone's day around.
A small military museum in Clay Township transformed a quiet weekday event into something bigger: a collection of veteran stories, handmade cards, and a $500 surprise donation. Sometimes the best days don't need big crowds to make a lasting impact.
Seven zoos across America are teaming up to save the Wyoming toad from extinction, and this year they're celebrating a major breakthrough. One Minnesota zoo just shipped 3,000 tadpoles back to their native Wyoming home.
Mykolas Alekna became the first person ever to throw a discus over 75 meters, shattering a world record that stood since 1986. The 23-year-old Lithuanian athlete surpassed even his father, a two-time Olympic champion, proving that talent can grow from dedication.
British comedian Ricky Balshaw won Paralympic silver in equestrian dressage, then ditched a sales job to make audiences laugh about disability without the inspiration gloss. He's proving humor can live in the awkward spaces most of us are too careful to explore.
This August, researchers will race to three countries during a rare total solar eclipse to unlock why the Sun's outer atmosphere burns 1,000 times hotter than its surface. The discovery could help predict devastating space storms that knock out power grids.
A bald eagle in Big Bear, California, became an unlikely influencer who taught millions about wildlife and conservation before her recent passing. Her legacy continues through the habitat preservation work she helped inspire.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George isn't just competing for a crown at Miss World 2026. The 26-year-old is using the global stage to advocate for children with special needs through her initiative, Beyond Labels.