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100+ Former Astronauts Launch Astronauts for America
Community HeroesApr 21

100+ Former Astronauts Launch Astronauts for America

More than 100 former NASA astronauts from across the political spectrum are uniting to protect American democracy through a new nonpartisan initiative. The group, led by veterans of space missions, aims to support leaders who prioritize constitutional values and evidence-based decision making.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
NASA's Shoebox Gym Keeps Moon Astronauts Fit in Space
InnovationApr 10

NASA's Shoebox Gym Keeps Moon Astronauts Fit in Space

Four astronauts spent ten days orbiting the Moon in a capsule smaller than most bedrooms, staying healthy with a 30-pound machine that replaces an entire gym. The ingenious device prevents the muscle loss and bone weakening that astronauts face in space.

Futurism3 min read
South Africa Launches Hub to Unite Innovation Ecosystems
InnovationAug 13

South Africa Launches Hub to Unite Innovation Ecosystems

South Africa just created a first-of-its-kind platform to connect fragmented innovation networks across the country. The hub aims to help entrepreneurs find funding faster and policymakers make smarter decisions with real data.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
New Eye Scanner Protects Astronauts From Vision Loss
Health & WellnessAug 10

New Eye Scanner Protects Astronauts From Vision Loss

A coin-sized eye scanner could prevent astronauts from losing their sight on deep space missions. The quantum-powered device will help space agencies monitor and treat a condition that affects 7 in 10 astronauts.

Wired3 min read
Thailand Launches SITE 2026 Innovation Expo
InnovationJun 1

Thailand Launches SITE 2026 Innovation Expo

Thailand is transforming how startups connect with global investors through a three-day innovation expo designed to turn breakthrough ideas into funded realities. The event aims to prove innovation's worth isn't just in creativity, but in measurable impact.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Egypt and UN Partner to Boost Innovation Economy
InnovationApr 21

Egypt and UN Partner to Boost Innovation Economy

Egypt is teaming up with the World Intellectual Property Organization to transform its innovation landscape and climb the Global Innovation Index rankings. The high-level partnership aims to strengthen policies protecting inventors while connecting research to real market opportunities.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
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InnovationJun 15

India and France Link School Innovation Labs Worldwide

Students in India and France can now collaborate across continents through a groundbreaking program connecting their school innovation labs. The ATL Bridge initiative opens doors for thousands of young innovators to share ideas and solve problems together.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Africa's Hidden Innovation Heroes Solving Big Problems
InnovationMay 28

Africa's Hidden Innovation Heroes Solving Big Problems

While global tech innovation grabs headlines, Africa's most powerful problem-solvers are working in townships and informal settlements, turning necessity into groundbreaking solutions. A new approach called "innovation integration" could finally bridge the gap between grassroots ingenuity and formal infrastructure development.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Pittsburgh Schools Join Elite Innovation Network
InnovationMay 20

Pittsburgh Schools Join Elite Innovation Network

Six Pittsburgh-area school districts just earned spots in a prestigious national education innovation network, the largest regional concentration in the country. The League of Innovative Schools connects forward-thinking educators to share breakthrough teaching methods that prepare students for real-world success. #

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Hong Kong Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches for the Stars
Community HeroesMay 26

Hong Kong Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches for the Stars

Hong Kong's Lai Ka-ying becomes the city's first astronaut on China's Shenzhou XXIII mission, proving the region can become an innovation powerhouse. Her journey from selection in 2024 to spaceflight in 2026 is energizing Hong Kong's tech sector and inspiring a new generation.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
NASA Astronaut Mae Jemison Explores Interstellar Travel
InnovationMay 22

NASA Astronaut Mae Jemison Explores Interstellar Travel

Former NASA astronaut and engineer Mae Jemison joined Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the real possibilities of traveling between stars. The conversation brings humanity's greatest exploration dream closer to reality through science and innovation.

National Geographic2 min read
Prada Designs Cooling Onesie for NASA Moon Astronauts
InnovationJun 9

Prada Designs Cooling Onesie for NASA Moon Astronauts

Fashion meets space exploration as Prada partners with Axiom Space to create a high-tech cooling undergarment for astronauts returning to the moon. The futuristic onesie will keep astronauts comfortable during moonwalks on NASA's upcoming Artemis missions.

Scientific American2 min read
Astronauts Capture First Medical X-Rays in Space
Community HeroesJul 15

Astronauts Capture First Medical X-Rays in Space

Three astronauts with just four hours of training took the first diagnostic-quality X-rays of human bodies during SpaceX's Fram2 mission, opening new possibilities for treating sick or injured crew on future deep-space voyages. For over 40 years, ultrasound has been the only imaging option available in orbit.

Google News - Health Breakthrough3 min read
New Gym Gear Could Cut Astronaut Workouts to 30 Minutes
InnovationMay 23

New Gym Gear Could Cut Astronaut Workouts to 30 Minutes

British inventors tested space gym equipment that could slash astronaut exercise time from 2 hours to just 30 minutes daily. Olympic rower Matthew Wells helped test the device in weightless conditions above Earth.

BBC Science3 min read
NASA Astronauts Earn Mach 39 Patch After Moon Mission
InnovationJun 9

NASA Astronauts Earn Mach 39 Patch After Moon Mission

Four astronauts just became the fastest humans alive after their journey around the Moon, and now they have the exclusive patch to prove it. NASA's Artemis II crew reached a blazing Mach 39 during reentry, earning a modern twist on a 40-year astronaut tradition.

Ars Technica2 min read
Sweden and Germany Partner on Radical Innovation
InnovationMay 20

Sweden and Germany Partner on Radical Innovation

Sweden and Germany have launched a new partnership to accelerate radical innovations that could revolutionize industries and solve global challenges. The collaboration includes an international mentoring program connecting innovators across both countries.

Google News - Germany Innovation1 min read
Switzerland and Hungary Launch Innovation Partnership
InnovationJun 4

Switzerland and Hungary Launch Innovation Partnership

Two nations are building an innovation bridge that could transform research into real-world solutions. The first Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum brings together world-leading expertise with growing technological ambition.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Zimbabwe Launches $7K Competition for Healthcare Innovation
InnovationJun 5

Zimbabwe Launches $7K Competition for Healthcare Innovation

Zimbabwe's largest health insurer is betting on local innovators to solve urgent healthcare challenges. The competition offers $7,000 in prizes for tech solutions that make care more accessible and affordable.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Africa Shifts from Market to Innovation Lab at VivaTech
InnovationJun 15

Africa Shifts from Market to Innovation Lab at VivaTech

Africa is no longer just a tech market to conquer but a global innovation laboratory shaping the future. At VivaTech 2026, 260 African startups from 34 countries proved the continent is building solutions the world needs.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Kenya Launches Platform to Map Innovation Ecosystem
InnovationAug 18

Kenya Launches Platform to Map Innovation Ecosystem

A new digital platform is connecting the dots in Kenya's fast-growing tech scene, bringing together startups, investors, and government programs in one searchable space. The intelligence system aims to turn scattered information into clear insights for anyone building Africa's innovation future.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read

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