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A Kenyan nonprofit just opened Africa's first dedicated fund for assistive technology startups, investing $500,000 in entrepreneurs building life-changing tools for people with disabilities. In a continent where 200 million people need assistive devices but only 10% can access them, this fund treats disability innovation as the scalable business it truly is.
Braden Smith just became college basketball's all-time assists leader, and State Farm celebrated by signing him immediately after. The Purdue guard's record-breaking 1,077th career assist earned him a partnership with one of America's biggest brands.
After a decade of painstaking work, a scientist finally revealed his hidden gravity measurements at a conference in Colorado. The dramatic moment brought both relief and a puzzle that could reshape our understanding of the universe.
Scientists just figured out why one of physics' most important numbers has been so frustratingly hard to measure for over 200 years. The discovery could finally help us understand gravity itself.
An occupational therapy professor has spent 40 years creating over 2,000 assistive technology solutions, each costing less than five dollars. Her ingenious hacks help disabled people afford the tools they need to live independently.
Melbourne's Josh Giddey just made Australian basketball history, dishing out 19 assists in a single NBA game to break Ben Simmons' previous record. The 23-year-old Bulls guard is having a breakout season despite his team's playoff struggles.
A butterfly emerged from its chrysalis aboard China's Tiangong space station and quickly learned to fly in zero gravity, opening new possibilities for space farming. The experiment used minimal life support, proving insects can thrive in harsh space conditions.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith just became only the fifth player in Division I college basketball history to reach 1,000 career assists. The senior star reached the milestone during a game against Michigan State, cementing his legacy as one of college basketball's greatest playmakers.
An executive assistant quietly revolutionized her tech company's workflow by simply using AI tools herself. Her grassroots approach turned into company-wide adoption without a single mandate.
After dreaming of the stars for more than 90 years, Robert Gordon McAfee became the oldest person ever to fly in zero gravity at age 97. The World War II veteran literally floated weightlessly above California, proving it's never too late to reach for your dreams.
Google just unveiled Gemini Spark, an AI assistant that works in the background to handle routine tasks like sorting emails and creating summaries. The tech giant also announced smart glasses and video creation tools as it doubles down on making AI genuinely helpful.
New research reveals that even after six months in weightlessness, astronauts' brains can't shake their lifelong memory of gravity. The surprising discovery could change how we train crews for future Moon and Mars missions.
NASA's Artemis astronauts crossed a historic milestone Monday as the Moon's gravity began pulling their spacecraft more strongly than Earth's. The moment marks a critical turning point in humanity's return to lunar exploration after more than five decades.
Patients receiving robotic-assisted knee replacements report significantly higher satisfaction and better quality of life one year after surgery compared to traditional methods. The technology could help address the disappointment that affects up to 20% of conventional knee replacement patients.
The University of Georgia basketball program just reunited with one of its own, hiring former Bulldog player Jonas Hayes as assistant coach. The move brings deep alumni ties and Atlanta recruiting connections back to Athens at a crucial moment for the program.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket during a Lakers game, creating the first assist between a father and son in NBA history. The moment came just days after the two became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court.
Growing awareness of gender bias in AI voice assistants is driving real change in how tech companies design their products. From Kenya's health chatbots empowering youth to new regulations requiring gender impact assessments, the movement toward inclusive AI is gaining momentum.
Tech journalist Alex Heath now dictates his scoops to an AI assistant that writes his first drafts. The new workflow shows how reporters are experimenting with AI tools to work faster.
An Indian AI startup is putting powerful voice assistants on simple feature phones that work offline and cost just megabytes of space. Millions who can't afford smartphones will soon access AI help in their local languages.
Ryan Nembhard, who went undrafted into the NBA, just broke a Dallas Mavericks franchise record with 21 assists in a single regulation game. The rookie point guard's historic night shows that determination and talent can shine through, even when you're not picked first.
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