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Scientists created a breakthrough method that tracks extreme weather events with unprecedented accuracy, giving communities worldwide the power to better prepare for heat waves, floods, and droughts. The tool is already helping researchers understand and adapt to climate challenges across every continent.
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A pet cow in Austria named Veronika has become the first documented case of tool use in cattle, carefully selecting which end of a broom to use for different scratching needs. Even more remarkable: she's one of only two species known to adapt a single tool for multiple purposes.
Ghana has covered 39 districts in its new National Adaptation Plan, nearly quadrupling its original target of 10 districts. The plan gives communities concrete tools and funding to prepare for climate challenges, with gender equality and youth leadership built right in.
A new AI system can control robots with thousands of different hands and tools, switching between them mid-task like a skilled craftsperson picking the right tool for the job. This breakthrough could help robots adapt to countless real-world situations.
A Swiss brown cow in Austria has stunned scientists by using a broom as a tool, carefully selecting which end to use based on where she wants to scratch. This is the first documented case of a cow not only using a tool but adjusting it for different body parts.
Google just made Pinpoint, a tool that can search through 200,000 documents and transcribe hours of audio, available to everyone after years of restricting it to journalists and academics. The free tool uses AI to find patterns in massive collections of files, emails, handwritten notes, and recordings in over 100 languages.
A Swiss Brown cow in Austria has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, wielding a brush to scratch different parts of her body with surprising precision. Scientists say her ability to use one tool for multiple purposes has only been convincingly documented in chimpanzees outside of humans.
A pet cow in Austria has become the first of her species documented using tools with purpose and flexibility, choosing different parts of a brush to scratch different body areas. The discovery is challenging long-held assumptions about cattle intelligence and expanding our understanding of which animals can use tools.
A new artificial intelligence tool can spot 14 critical health problems from a single CT scan, making emergency care faster and simpler. The FDA approval marks a major shift from older AI tools that could only detect one condition at a time.
A new manual ratchet system combines screwdriver and socket functions into one compact tool that never needs charging. The FixBuddy Ratchet comes with over 40 interchangeable bits and a pivoting head designed to end mid-project frustration.
Scientists discovered 2,600 sophisticated stone tools in central China that prove ancient humans were innovating far earlier than we thought. The find reshapes our understanding of how clever and adaptable our ancestors really were.
Ancient humans in China created surprisingly sophisticated stone tools during a brutal ice age, challenging the idea that creativity only flourishes in good times. The discovery reveals that hardship may have sparked innovation rather than holding it back.
People with dementia now have a free resource that helps them confidently discuss their medications with doctors and potentially reduce harmful prescriptions. The PRIME tool was created with patients and caregivers, not just for them.
Scientists captured the first video evidence of bottlenose dolphins using empty seashells to scoop up fish, a rare hunting technique spotted on opposite coasts of Australia. Even more remarkable, a young calf was filmed copying its mother's tool use, suggesting dolphins may pass down this clever fishing method through generations.
South Africa's World Cup squad arrived in Pachuca expecting beaches and warmth, but found cool mountain air and 8,000-foot altitude instead. Their cheerful adaptation shows how flexibility and good humor turn surprises into strengths.
Millions of students in Brazil, India, Pakistan, and Kenya will gain access to AI-powered learning tools through a groundbreaking partnership between Google and UNICEF. The three-year initiative focuses on improving literacy, training teachers, and closing the digital divide in communities that need it most.
A free online platform is helping people boost their productivity by teaching them to touch type at their own pace. Keybr adapts to your skill level and helps you ditch hunt-and-peck habits for good.
A pet cow named Veronika has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, grabbing sticks and brooms to scratch those hard-to-reach itches. Scientists say this breakthrough shows cattle might be smarter than we ever imagined.
University of Alberta researchers are leading an eight-year project to rebuild computer models that predict forest growth, helping balance timber harvesting with conservation for decades to come. The upgrade will help Western Canada's forests adapt to climate change while supporting sustainable forestry.
Scientists just unveiled a breakthrough index that can predict which African communities face the highest risk of climate-driven displacement before crisis hits. The tool could help millions prepare for climate impacts instead of fleeing from them.
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