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The University of Missouri is proving that college works. For the third year running, more than 95% of graduates land jobs, continue education, or achieve other successful outcomes within six months of leaving campus.
NASA is ready to share major updates on its first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. After fixing a helium issue, the Artemis II rocket could launch four astronauts around the Moon as soon as April 2026.
Scientists cracked the code on which climate policies actually work by analyzing 1,737 measures across 40 countries over three decades. The answer: 28 specific policies consistently reduce emissions, giving world leaders a proven playbook for climate action.
A venture capital firm is doubling down on climate solutions that work without subsidies, launching separate funds for African and European startups. Their secret? Backing companies where reducing emissions actually increases profits.
Nigeria's largest city just launched its own electricity regulator to deliver affordable, reliable power to over 20 million residents. The new commission will license providers, set fair prices, and protect consumers from exploitation.
Three Swedish companies are advancing plans to build a factory that turns forest byproducts into clean natural gas, helping the country replace fossil fuel imports. The facility could produce enough green gas annually to power thousands of homes while cutting industrial emissions.
Three Swedish companies are turning pulp mill emissions into renewable gas that could replace fossil fuels across Europe's industry and shipping sectors. The project could produce enough clean energy to power thousands of homes while cutting Sweden's dependence on imported natural gas.
A new Swedish facility plans to turn pulp mill emissions into clean fuel that could replace fossil gas imports. The project combines forest industry waste with renewable energy to create gas that works in today's infrastructure.
Two companies are launching a hydrogen-powered system to run AI data centers in Singapore without diesel emissions. The trial could help solve the city's growing power demands while cutting carbon output.
South Africa is making a bold push to manufacture a revolutionary HIV prevention injection locally that could help end AIDS by 2043. The twice-yearly shot is almost 100% effective at stopping HIV transmission through sex.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are photographing electric fireworks happening 55 miles above thunderstorms that Earth-bound observers miss entirely. These brilliant red sprites, blue jets, and ultraviolet rings are helping scientists understand weather, protect aircraft, and improve global communications. #
New technology is making America's electricity grid work smarter, moving up to 40% more renewable energy through existing power lines without building new ones. It's solving one of clean energy's biggest bottlenecks in a fraction of the time.
New research suggests space weather might be scrambling alien radio signals before they reach us, offering hope that extraterrestrial civilizations could be out there trying to communicate. Scientists at the SETI Institute discovered how stellar activity disrupts transmissions, and they're already working on ways to detect these hidden messages.
Morocco is participating in the UN's 70th Commission on the Status of Women, bringing forward its progress on gender equality and commitment to fighting discrimination. The country's delegation comes prepared with recent constitutional reforms and a national equality plan.
Northern Iowa's basketball team just pulled off something no Missouri Valley Conference team has ever done, winning four straight games in four days to claim the championship and earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in a decade. The sixth-seeded Panthers beat Illinois-Chicago 84-69 on Sunday, capping an unforgettable run that rewrites the record books.
Researchers in Pakistan have cracked the code on turning cow manure into usable energy using solar panels, creating a win for farmers and the planet. The system pays for itself in less than four years while cleaning up waste and cutting carbon emissions.
Tunisia is building one of North Africa's largest solar farms with massive battery storage, taking a major leap toward clean energy independence. The project could power hundreds of thousands of homes while cutting carbon emissions.
Swiss scientists discovered simple tricks that make noisy urban parks feel peaceful. Adding trees, water features, and birdhouses helps people relax even when traffic noise stays the same.
A retired Mississippi educator is helping student athletes reach college the same way he did: with financial support and belief in their potential. The new scholarship honors decades of mentorship both on and off the court.
A group of neighbors in Chennai's Alwarpet area launched Swachh Poes in 2019, transforming their overlooked streets into a waste segregation success story. Their door-to-door campaign brought together apartments, small businesses, and street vendors in a shared mission for a cleaner neighborhood.
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