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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.
Three education giants just teamed up to prepare students for an AI-powered future. The Khan TED Institute will offer free courses to help the next generation thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Queensland survivors of institutional abuse are one step closer to justice as the opposition introduces legislation to hold churches and organizations accountable, regardless of perpetrator employment status. The bill follows similar wins in Victoria and the ACT after a 2024 court ruling created a troubling gap in protection.
A defense coaching institute in India just recorded over 710 students passing the NDA written exam, with 93 making final selections. Six women cadets were among the success stories, reflecting the changing face of India's armed forces.
African companies are solving a major problem: how pension funds and big investors can finally buy Bitcoin safely. New stock market products are making crypto accessible to institutional money across the continent.
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.
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.
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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."
The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Ocean Institute, a new research hub dedicated to protecting Africa's oceans and coastal communities. With over $500,000 in funding secured, the institute will tackle overfishing, pollution, and climate threats while supporting fishing communities across the continent.
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 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.
Gamblers at two Monarch casinos have donated over $1 million to nonprofits simply by giving away their leftover slot machine change. The program lets players round down their winnings at checkout kiosks, turning pocket change into massive community impact.
Australia just created a new space innovation institute to tackle real-world problems like illegal fishing, natural disasters, and food security using satellite technology. The Australasian Space Innovation Institute builds on six years of groundbreaking research to help farmers, miners, and emergency responders work smarter and safer.
A Seattle forestry company has found a new way to fight climate change by burying wildfire-killed trees underground and selling carbon credits for keeping carbon locked away. After struggling with tree-planting approaches, Mast Reforestation just completed its first successful biomass burial project in Montana.
Researchers discovered that colorism doesn't just hurt feelings—it actually changes how the body handles stress. A new study reveals that darker-skinned young adults who experience more discrimination show measurable changes in their stress hormones that can affect physical health.
India's capital is teaming up with a leading agricultural research institute to make the city greener and healthier. The partnership promises cleaner air and better soil for millions of residents.
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