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Four Athens County students are among 330 young people across Appalachian Ohio receiving life-changing scholarships this year. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio just awarded over $870,000 to help students pursue their dreams.
NASA scientists erupted in "audible screams of delight" when Artemis 2 astronauts reported seeing five micrometeorite impacts flash across the moon's far side. The unexpected observations mark the first human-witnessed lunar impacts in over 50 years.
Ohio University Zanesville will host a free summit bringing together community members to share powerful stories of resilience and recovery across Appalachian Ohio. The September event offers both in-person and virtual options for anyone wanting to connect through stories of strength.
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio just awarded over $870,000 in scholarships to students across 32 counties, opening doors to college for hundreds of young people. Four Washington County teens earned scholarships for their leadership and community service.
Scientists just discovered enough lithium in the Appalachian Mountains to power America's tech and electric vehicle needs for over three centuries. This massive find could transform U.S. energy independence and reshape the future of green technology.
Mexico just became the first country to mandate social impact assessments for large battery storage projects, ensuring communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. The new rule prioritizes people alongside progress as the nation builds its renewable energy future.
Saudi Arabia just made it easier for entrepreneurs tackling health and environmental challenges to get the funding they need. A new $2.7 million financing portfolio will help startups turn innovative solutions into real-world impact.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at age 91. Even better, he broke his own record from 2017.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail at age 91, finishing the 2,190-mile journey after 359 days, 71 falls, and one hospitalization. His secret to success? Doughnuts, determination, and trail angels bringing caramel frappes.
In 1955, Emma Gatewood became the first woman to solo-hike the entire Appalachian Trail in one season—at age 67, with no tent, no boots, and a homemade sack over her shoulder. She told her eleven children she was just going for a walk.
Volunteers with home telescopes are teaming up with NASA astronauts to document meteoroids crashing into the Moon, capturing flashes of light that reveal secrets about lunar impacts. Your backyard telescope could help scientists understand what's happening beneath the Moon's surface.
Scientists in Spain found that next-generation tandem solar panels produce 30% less environmental impact than traditional silicon panels while generating more electricity. The breakthrough could make clean energy even cleaner, though the technology still needs improvements to reach its full potential.
A low-cost sticker that alerts athletes to dangerous head impacts could revolutionize concussion detection across all helmet sports. Three snowboarders tested the innovation at a major competition in Aspen this February.
A new report reveals Indiana's regional development program generated over $675 million in economic impact and created 3,523 jobs across all 92 counties. The initiative shows what happens when government, nonprofits, and businesses team up to strengthen local communities.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding groundbreaking AI trials that help pilots avoid creating contrails, the wispy clouds that contribute a third of aviation's climate impact. Early tests already reduced warming by 40%.
America's largest home solar provider just landed the #5 spot on TIME's inaugural list of the world's most impactful companies, proving clean energy is powering real change. The recognition highlights how affordable solar is transforming both family budgets and America's power grid.
Three tech and business giants are funding a project to turn abandoned Appalachian coal mines and degraded farmland into thriving forests again. The initiative could unlock a pathway to restore millions of acres across America while boosting local economies.
Malaysia's digital economy now contributes 25% of GDP, powered by entrepreneurs building profitable businesses that tackle social challenges. These tech-enabled companies are proving you don't have to choose between profit and purpose.
After 16 years of fighting poverty in Philadelphia, the VISTA Corps program celebrates its final cohort with remarkable numbers: 370 volunteers recruited nearly 400,000 helpers and generated $25 million in community impact. Their legacy continues through a new fellowship launching this September.
Rare lunar samples from China's Chang'e-6 mission just solved a 4-billion-year mystery about how a massive asteroid collision changed the Moon from the inside out. The discovery explains why one side of the Moon looks so different from the other.
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