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Startup Wins $6.9M NASA Contract to Mine Moon Helium-3
InnovationMay 5

Startup Wins $6.9M NASA Contract to Mine Moon Helium-3

A Seattle-based company just secured a NASA contract to test the first-ever extraction of valuable helium-3 from the moon's surface. The rare isotope could power quantum computers and clean energy here on Earth.

SpaceNews2 min read
The 3-3-3 Rule: A Simple Trick to Stop Anxiety Spirals
VideosFeb 13

The 3-3-3 Rule: A Simple Trick to Stop Anxiety Spirals

When anxiety strikes, this easy grounding technique helps you redirect racing thoughts in seconds. Therapists say the 3-3-3 Rule brings your mind back to the present moment without fighting your feelings.

Upworthy3 min read
Australia Extracts Helium for First Time in 3 Years
Planet WinsJul 30

Australia Extracts Helium for First Time in 3 Years

After a global shortage triggered by attacks on a Qatari plant, Australia has successfully extracted helium for the first time since 2023. The breakthrough from South Australia's Yorke Peninsula could restore the nation's medical and technology supply within 18 months.

ABC Australia2 min read
Blood Moon Eclipse Visible to 3.3 Billion People March 3
Global NewsMar 1

Blood Moon Eclipse Visible to 3.3 Billion People March 3

Over 3.3 billion people across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania will witness a stunning total lunar eclipse on March 3, turning the moon a dramatic coppery red. Three free livestreams will broadcast the celestial show for anyone with cloudy skies or inconvenient locations.

Space.com2 min read
3.3 Billion People Can Watch Blood Moon Eclipse March 3
Planet WinsMar 3

3.3 Billion People Can Watch Blood Moon Eclipse March 3

Over half the world gets a front-row seat to a spectacular blood moon eclipse on March 3, and free livestreams mean everyone can join the show. Three major observatories are bringing the cosmic event straight to screens worldwide.

Google News - Science2 min read
World's Largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney Needs 3,000 Helpers
Acts of KindnessMay 8

World's Largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney Needs 3,000 Helpers

Spokane's Hoopfest, the world's biggest three-on-three basketball tournament, is recruiting more than 3,000 volunteers to make the magic happen this June. Every helper gets a free t-shirt and the chance to be part of an event that transforms 45 city blocks into a basketball wonderland.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Austria and Algeria's 3-3 Thriller Puts Both Teams Through
Daily MixJun 28

Austria and Algeria's 3-3 Thriller Puts Both Teams Through

In a heart-stopping finale, Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic scored in the final seconds to tie Algeria 3-3, sending both teams into the World Cup knockout rounds. The dramatic draw also marked historic firsts for Austria and DR Congo while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

SBS Australia2 min read
3,300 UK Vendors Earned £3.3M Selling Big Issue in 2024
Acts of KindnessMay 20

3,300 UK Vendors Earned £3.3M Selling Big Issue in 2024

More than 3,300 people across the UK earned a collective £3.3 million last year by selling the Big Issue magazine, proving that innovative social businesses can create real pathways out of poverty. The 35-year-old organization now equips most vendors with digital payment tools and has expanded into job coaching that puts two-thirds of participants into employment.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Women Veterans Hit Historic 3.3% Unemployment Rate
Global NewsJun 5

Women Veterans Hit Historic 3.3% Unemployment Rate

Women veterans just achieved their lowest unemployment rate in over six years at 3.3%, outperforming male veterans for the first time since 2019. The dramatic three-month surge shows employers increasingly recognizing the value women veterans bring to the workplace. #

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Kenya Releases $30M to Feed 3.3 Million During Drought
SolutionsFeb 11

Kenya Releases $30M to Feed 3.3 Million During Drought

Kenya's government just approved $30 million in emergency funding to help 3.3 million people facing severe food shortages from drought. The money will deliver relief food, water, and medical aid to 16 counties before conditions worsen.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
South Africa's Helium Project Gets Second Chance on Nasdaq
InnovationJul 23

South Africa's Helium Project Gets Second Chance on Nasdaq

A struggling South African helium company just got a lifeline that could turn it into a global energy player. The Virginia Gas Project sits on one of Earth's richest helium deposits, with concentrations 10 times higher than anywhere else in the world.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Global Economy to Grow 3.3% in 2026 Despite Trade Wars
InnovationJan 19

Global Economy to Grow 3.3% in 2026 Despite Trade Wars

The world economy is bouncing back stronger than expected, with AI investment and smart business moves helping nations shake off trade disruptions. The International Monetary Fund now predicts global growth will hit 3.3% in 2026, beating earlier predictions made before recent tariff troubles began.

Google: economic growth report3 min read
Tahiti Scores Twice in Stoppage Time for Stunning 3-3 Draw
SportsApr 14

Tahiti Scores Twice in Stoppage Time for Stunning 3-3 Draw

Tahiti United pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in Oceania Pro League history, scoring two goals in stoppage time to snatch a 3-3 draw after trailing South Island United by two goals. The incredible finish in Suva showed why you should never leave a soccer match early.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Two Companies Partner to Mine Helium-3 on the Moon
InnovationMar 4

Two Companies Partner to Mine Helium-3 on the Moon

A rover company and a mining startup are teaming up to harvest a rare element from the lunar surface, with testing starting this year. As SpaceX and NASA ramp up Moon missions, the dream of extracting valuable resources from space is becoming real.

Ars Technica3 min read
New Tech Recovers Precious Helium Before It's Lost Forever
Planet WinsApr 16

New Tech Recovers Precious Helium Before It's Lost Forever

A breakthrough recovery system is capturing helium that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere, protecting a critical resource used in everything from MRI machines to scientific research. The innovation addresses a growing helium shortage threatening medical and technology sectors worldwide.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Philips' Sealed MRI Beats Global Helium Crisis
InnovationMay 14

Philips' Sealed MRI Beats Global Helium Crisis

While geopolitical chaos chokes the world's helium supply, one Dutch company's 20-year bet on sustainable technology is keeping hospitals running. Their sealed MRI machines need just seven liters of helium, locked in for 30 years.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Helium Recovery Tech Cuts Waste in Critical Gas Shortage
InnovationApr 24

Helium Recovery Tech Cuts Waste in Critical Gas Shortage

Industry leaders are pioneering recovery systems that capture and reuse helium instead of letting it escape, tackling the global shortage of this irreplaceable gas. The shift could extend helium supplies for decades while keeping costs down for hospitals and researchers.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Free Omega-3 Tests Cut Preterm Births in South Australia
Health & WellnessMay 13

Free Omega-3 Tests Cut Preterm Births in South Australia

South Australian pregnant women will get free omega-3 blood tests starting June 1, a world-first program that could prevent early births for one in six mothers. Twenty years of research proved low omega-3 levels directly increase preterm birth risk.

ABC Australia3 min read
3,000 MW Clean Energy Line Powers 3 Million Across Southwest
Planet WinsJun 19

3,000 MW Clean Energy Line Powers 3 Million Across Southwest

A massive new transmission line is delivering enough clean wind energy from New Mexico to Arizona to power 3 million people across the Southwest. The project will avoid 9 million metric tons of CO₂ in its first year alone.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Avalanche Rally From Game 3 Loss to Take 3-1 Series Lead
SportsMay 12

Avalanche Rally From Game 3 Loss to Take 3-1 Series Lead

The Colorado Avalanche bounced back from a tough Game 3 defeat with a commanding 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, moving within one win of the Western Conference finals. Sixteen different players have now scored for Colorado in just eight playoff games, showcasing the team's incredible depth and resilience.

Japan Today2 min read

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