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Indigenous knowledge-holders in New Zealand partnered with scientists to track dramatic shifts in forest fruiting patterns over 75 years, revealing how climate change ripples through entire ecosystems. Their work shows how traditional ecological wisdom can illuminate environmental changes that conventional science might miss.
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober is investing $60 million to create a free STEM curriculum that makes science irresistible to kids. The YouTube star with millions of followers is bringing squirrel obstacle courses and elephant toothpaste explosions to classrooms nationwide. ---
Nearly 600 students across Cambodia celebrated graduation under the Western Australian Curriculum, marking a milestone for international education in the kingdom. The program now serves 4,000 students across 15 schools in seven provinces.
YouTube star and former NASA engineer Mark Rober spent $60 million creating a complete science curriculum for middle schoolers. Now he's giving it to teachers everywhere at no cost.
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South Africa is launching a new school history curriculum that shares stories from all communities, not just those in power. After seven years of development and nationwide consultations, students will finally learn the full story of their shared past.
A fifth-grade teacher transformed her entire approach to education after a student told her she "couldn't understand because I was a white lady." What she did next changed everything for her diverse classroom.
A groundbreaking WHO study reveals that nearly 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by addressing just three major risk factors. The research offers hope that 7.1 million annual cancer diagnoses are avoidable through changes people can control.
When the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021, education activist Malala Yousafzai watched years of progress vanish overnight. Her response to that heartbreak reveals a more powerful way to create lasting change.
For the first time ever, nearly a third of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change in their stories. Five films passed the "Climate Bechdel Test" by showing climate impacts and having characters recognize them.
Electric vehicle batteries have improved so dramatically in recent years that they'll easily withstand the extra heat from climate change. The newest batteries lose just 10% of their lifespan in a warmer world, compared to 30% for older models.
Five universities across Africa are teaming up to train the next generation of agroforestry experts, combining trees with crops to fight climate change while helping farmers thrive. This four-year project will train 54 students and researchers in a farming method that could cut millions of tons of carbon emissions.
Bangladesh is transforming its education system by adding sports, culture, innovation, and foreign languages to help students thrive in a tech-driven world. Over 1,000 students just showcased their startup ideas and science projects at the country's first national innovation event.
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Researchers studying 17th-century whaler graves in the Arctic made a surprising discovery that's spurring urgent action to preserve history. Their work reveals how climate change is threatening to erase centuries of cultural heritage before it can be documented.
A kindergartner's dream came true, and now Jessica Fujii studies how California's 3,000 sea otters are keeping coastal ecosystems healthy enough to withstand climate change. By munching through a quarter of their body weight daily in sea urchins and crabs, these furry predators are preserving kelp forests that protect shorelines from warming oceans and stronger storms.
Scientists discovered that many plants carry extra sets of chromosomes, a genetic quirk that could help them adapt to climate change and other environmental disasters. This natural superpower gives plants flexibility that humans don't have.
South Korean actor Ahn Chang-hyun is trading the spotlight for a fire helmet, announcing his retirement from acting to pursue his dream of saving lives. The 31-year-old says his reason is simple: "I want to save people."
A 2020 Saturday Night Live sketch about an overlooked mom getting only a discounted robe for Christmas has sparked real changes in how millions of families approach holiday gift-giving. The viral comedy bit has racked up over 12 million views and inspired countless viewers to rethink who does the invisible work of creating holiday magic.
Young activists in Bangladesh successfully pushed for democratic change, leading to new leadership possibilities after years of political stagnation. Their movement now positions them as key voices in shaping the country's next government.
New research reveals that 165,922 square miles of coral reefs across 71 countries could withstand climate change impacts through 2050. The study using AI and 45,000 field observations offers hope for ecosystems that feed 25% of all marine species.
New research reveals that men undergo profound biological transformations when they become fathers, including hormonal shifts and brain rewiring that mirror changes in mothers. The more involved a dad is with his baby, the deeper these changes become.
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