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VR Game Trains 100 Police Officers to Master Stress
Solutions15h ago

VR Game Trains 100 Police Officers to Master Stress

A zombie-shooting VR game is teaching police officers to control their heart rate under pressure, with results showing 35% better stress management in real scenarios. The breakthrough training is already rolling out across police academies.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read
Maine Clean Tech Plans $180M Waste-to-Energy Plant
Planet Wins16h ago

Maine Clean Tech Plans $180M Waste-to-Energy Plant

A clean technology company wants to build a $180 million facility in Sanford, Maine, that transforms sewage waste into renewable energy. The project could revolutionize how communities handle biosolids while creating clean power.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
5 NJ Students Reach Top 4 at Regional Science Bowl
Videos1d ago

5 NJ Students Reach Top 4 at Regional Science Bowl

Five middle schoolers from Cedar Hill Prep just proved that young minds can compete with the best, advancing to the top four out of 16 teams at New Jersey's Regional Science Bowl. Their journey through seven intense rounds of competition shows how far dedication and curiosity can take you. #

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
5-Year-Old Spots Manual Error, Gets Southwest VIP Tour
Videos1d ago

5-Year-Old Spots Manual Error, Gets Southwest VIP Tour

A Colorado kindergartner's eagle eye for detail earned him a dream trip to Southwest Airlines headquarters. William Hines thought he found a mistake in a pilot training manual, and the airline rewarded his curiosity with an unforgettable experience.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Scientists Print Battery-Free Sweat Sensors on Paper
Innovation1d ago

Scientists Print Battery-Free Sweat Sensors on Paper

Japanese researchers created a special "enzyme ink" that prints working biosensors in one step, solving the biggest obstacle to mass-producing wearable health monitors that run on sweat alone. These paper-thin patches could soon track your workout performance without batteries.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
NASA Rover Finds Giant 'Spiderwebs' on Mars
Innovation3d ago

NASA Rover Finds Giant 'Spiderwebs' on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has spent six months exploring mysterious ridge formations on Mars that look like giant spiderwebs from space. The discovery suggests water existed on the Red Planet far longer than scientists thought, meaning ancient microbial life could have survived there much longer too.

NASA3 min read
Dark Sky Creators Launch Weather App With Multiple Forecasts
Innovation3d ago

Dark Sky Creators Launch Weather App With Multiple Forecasts

The team behind beloved Dark Sky has returned with a new weather app that shows multiple possible forecasts at once, helping you understand when predictions are reliable. Instead of pretending weather forecasting is perfect, Acme Weather embraces uncertainty with transparency.

The Verge2 min read
New Zealand Eradicates Fruit Fly in 6 Weeks
Solutions4d ago

New Zealand Eradicates Fruit Fly in 6 Weeks

A single pest detection in Auckland sparked a rapid response that saved New Zealand's $9.2 billion horticulture industry from disaster. Six weeks later, the country is officially fruit fly free again.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Old Queensland Churches Find New Life as Homes and Studios
Solutions5d ago

Old Queensland Churches Find New Life as Homes and Studios

As rural congregations dwindle across Australia's Darling Downs, century-old churches are being transformed into art studios, homes, and boutique venues. These beloved buildings are getting second chapters that honor their history while serving modern needs.

ABC Australia2 min read
Element Biosciences Launches $100 Genome Sequencer
Innovation6d ago

Element Biosciences Launches $100 Genome Sequencer

A biotech company just unveiled a tabletop device that can sequence your entire genome for $100, making personalized medicine more accessible than ever. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat diseases.

STAT News2 min read
Nigerian Engineer Builds Bridge for Web3 Developers
Community HeroesFeb 20

Nigerian Engineer Builds Bridge for Web3 Developers

Joshua Nwankwo transforms his childhood curiosity into a mission connecting African developers to global blockchain opportunities. Through Buildspace Africa, he's trained thousands to navigate the complex world of decentralized technology.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Alzheimer's Startup Raises $175M for New Brain Treatment
InnovationFeb 18

Alzheimer's Startup Raises $175M for New Brain Treatment

A new biotech company just secured $175 million to develop a promising Alzheimer's treatment that could help millions of families. Korsana Biosciences is joining the fight against dementia with a fresh approach to clearing harmful brain plaques.

STAT News2 min read
NASA's Curiosity Rover Begins Final Mars Boxwork Mission
InnovationFeb 18

NASA's Curiosity Rover Begins Final Mars Boxwork Mission

After months of drilling and exploration, NASA's Curiosity rover is wrapping up its fascinating study of mysterious ridge patterns on Mars. The rover's findings could reveal secrets about ancient water on the Red Planet.

NASA2 min read
Educators Ditch Test Scores for Curiosity-Based Learning
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Educators Ditch Test Scores for Curiosity-Based Learning

Teachers across America are replacing compliance-based education with approaches that prioritize curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning habits. The shift is creating students who become community changemakers instead of just test-takers.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Former English Learner Wins Scholarship to Teach Middle School
Community HeroesFeb 17

Former English Learner Wins Scholarship to Teach Middle School

A college senior who arrived in Illinois at 12 speaking no English just won a teaching scholarship to help other students find their voice. Valeria Rios will bring her journey full circle as a future middle school language arts teacher.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
NASA Rover Finds Most Complex Organic Molecules on Mars
InnovationFeb 16

NASA Rover Finds Most Complex Organic Molecules on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover discovered 12-atom carbon chains preserved in ancient Martian rocks, the largest organic molecules ever found beyond Earth. The finding suggests Mars sustained complex chemistry for billions of years.

Google: Mars rover discovery2 min read
Activist Turns Delhi Pollution Into India Rewilding Project
Planet WinsFeb 16

Activist Turns Delhi Pollution Into India Rewilding Project

After toxic air damaged his health, Delhi activist Jai Dhar Gupta transformed a dead eucalyptus plantation into a thriving biosphere. His private conservation project is now inspiring neighboring landowners to rewild collectively across India.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Nigerian Woman Builds Tech PR Agency After Rap Career
Community HeroesFeb 16

Nigerian Woman Builds Tech PR Agency After Rap Career

Joyce Imiegha taught herself beat production, Photoshop, and digital marketing before launching her own tech PR agency. Her journey from childhood curiosity to successful entrepreneur shows how self-directed learning opens unexpected doors.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Steve Wozniak Inspires Students Weeks Before Apple Turns 50
InnovationFeb 15

Steve Wozniak Inspires Students Weeks Before Apple Turns 50

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak visited High Point University to mentor students on innovation and curiosity, just weeks before Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary. The tech legend spent the day encouraging future entrepreneurs and even worked with students developing brain-wave controlled devices.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Mouth Patch Detects Gum Disease Before Symptoms Start
InnovationFeb 15

Mouth Patch Detects Gum Disease Before Symptoms Start

Scientists created a tiny patch that sticks inside your mouth and catches inflammation before it becomes gum disease. The sensor is so sensitive it could transform dental care from treating problems to preventing them entirely.

Medical Xpress3 min read

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