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Mongabay launched a dedicated Solutions Desk to report on what's actually working to save the planet, not just the problems. Their evidence-based journalism has already influenced Microsoft's carbon investments and community conservation efforts.
A new 12-week journalism program is bringing African media professionals together to master digital skills and build networks across the continent. The MTN Media Innovation Programme combines online learning with hands-on experience in Johannesburg, with applications open until April 30.
NASA scientists erupted in "audible screams of delight" when Artemis 2 astronauts reported seeing five micrometeorite impacts flash across the moon's far side. The unexpected observations mark the first human-witnessed lunar impacts in over 50 years.
A single newspaper article on a disaster generated $500,000 in official aid, proving what a new UN report confirms: good journalism literally saves lives. From earthquake preparedness to fighting deadly misinformation, trusted news coverage makes communities safer and disaster responses more effective.
Scarlett Biancuzzo, a Barrington High School graduate passionate about broadcast journalism, received a four-year scholarship worth up to $60,000 from Ocean State Media. The scholarship supports aspiring journalists in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with applications for 2026 now open until April 13. ##
Major news organizations took home journalism's highest honor Monday, proving that investigative reporting thrives even as the industry faces historic challenges. The wins celebrate stories that held power accountable and revealed truth to millions of Americans.
Africa's top media leaders are gathering in Kenya next year to tackle the biggest challenges facing journalism on the continent. The two-day congress aims to rebuild trust, secure fair pay from tech giants, and create sustainable funding models for newsrooms.
Six emerging environmental journalists from three continents wrote letters to the future instead of their editors, revealing what the next generation believes journalism must become. Their words offer hope grounded in ethics, collaboration, and a promise to keep paying attention.
Mexico just became the first country to mandate social impact assessments for large battery storage projects, ensuring communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. The new rule prioritizes people alongside progress as the nation builds its renewable energy future.
Saudi Arabia just made it easier for entrepreneurs tackling health and environmental challenges to get the funding they need. A new $2.7 million financing portfolio will help startups turn innovative solutions into real-world impact.
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When journalists at Daily Maverick exposed wasted funds and broken promises, government agencies responded within days. Their June impact report shows how accountability journalism creates real change.
Undergraduates at Virginia Wesleyan University just released a peer-reviewed academic journal entirely written, edited, and managed by students themselves. The publication showcases research on everything from climate action to global policy, proving young scholars are ready to contribute to real-world conversations.
After journalists broke their silence on social media, Colombia's Prosecutor General launched criminal investigations into workplace harassment at major news outlets. The nationwide reckoning is bringing protection and accountability to an industry long plagued by abuse.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
Volunteers with home telescopes are teaming up with NASA astronauts to document meteoroids crashing into the Moon, capturing flashes of light that reveal secrets about lunar impacts. Your backyard telescope could help scientists understand what's happening beneath the Moon's surface.
A free online platform now flags questionable academic journals in seconds, protecting researchers from predatory publishers. The tool reveals publishing patterns that once took hours to uncover manually.
Scientists in Spain found that next-generation tandem solar panels produce 30% less environmental impact than traditional silicon panels while generating more electricity. The breakthrough could make clean energy even cleaner, though the technology still needs improvements to reach its full potential.
The first Native American newspaper launched 198 years ago today using an ingenious writing system invented just years earlier. The Cherokee Phoenix still publishes today, making it one of America's most enduring journalistic achievements.
A low-cost sticker that alerts athletes to dangerous head impacts could revolutionize concussion detection across all helmet sports. Three snowboarders tested the innovation at a major competition in Aspen this February.
A new report reveals Indiana's regional development program generated over $675 million in economic impact and created 3,523 jobs across all 92 counties. The initiative shows what happens when government, nonprofits, and businesses team up to strengthen local communities.
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