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Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv this week, shining a global spotlight on teams using AI and robotics to clear landmines from Ukrainian farmland. The trip honored his mother's legacy while supporting recovery efforts in one of the world's most mine-contaminated regions.
Remote-controlled machines are tackling one of the world's deadliest jobs, clearing landmines up to 40 times faster than human deminers while keeping workers safe. Azerbaijan has cleared 240,000 hectares of contaminated land since 2020, and now countries like Ukraine are using the technology to speed recovery.
After three decades of painstaking work, Croatia has completely cleared two million landmines left from its independence war. The country is now helping Ukraine do the same.
A statue now stands in Cambodia honoring Magawa, an African giant pouched rat who cleared 100 landmines and made 1.5 million square feet of land safe again. The beloved "Hero Rat" saved countless lives during his five-year career detecting explosives too dangerous for humans to find.
Autonomous robots are now clearing dangerous landmines without putting human lives at risk, processing areas the size of four football fields every hour. New technology from Pearson Engineering is helping Ukraine and other nations tackle the 57 countries still contaminated by buried explosives.
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A brave rodent named Magawa saved countless lives by detecting over 100 unexploded bombs in Cambodia. Now, the country honors him with a monument that stands seven feet tall.
Azerbaijan is using locally built remote-controlled robots to clear landmines up to 100 times faster than manual methods, helping families return home safely while sharing the technology with countries like Ukraine. The innovation is turning one of the world's deadliest post-conflict challenges into a model for recovery.
Four astronauts are ready to launch to the International Space Station next week after SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket received clearance to fly again. The mission will restore the ISS to its full seven-person crew after an unusual month with just three astronauts aboard.
A breakthrough treatment for plaque psoriasis cleared skin completely in 63% of patients during mid-stage trials, matching top medications while requiring just one shot per year. Oruka Therapeutics' ORKA-001 could transform life for millions living with the painful autoimmune condition.
A new injectable treatment for psoriasis helped nearly two-thirds of patients achieve completely clear skin in clinical trials. Even better, patients may only need one shot per year instead of monthly injections.
Heidi Kuhn has found a way to transform 110 million landmines across 60 countries into opportunities for farming and peace. Her innovative approach doesn't just clear explosives—it rebuilds entire communities by planting crops where danger once lived.
A Baltimore medical company just received FDA clearance for a device that makes minimally invasive heart procedures safer and easier. The breakthrough tool completed its first human trials with 100% success and zero complications.
After nearly a year of investigation, Liberia's Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former fisheries director Emma Glassco of all corruption allegations related to World Bank projects. The December clearance vindicates an official who maintained her innocence throughout a politically charged suspension that began in February 2025.
A Persian leopard named Aren traveled over 155 miles across two countries despite losing a leg to a landmine. His remarkable journey shows how endangered wildlife can thrive when conservationists work together across borders.
A new AI platform just got FDA clearance to help doctors and patients make breast cancer treatment choices in days instead of weeks. ArteraAI Breast uses regular pathology slides to predict which patients need chemotherapy, potentially saving time and money.
Somalia's Danab commandos discovered and secured a major cache of landmines and explosives hidden by militants in Middle Shabelle. The find came after the region was recently liberated from al-Shabab control.
A revolutionary cable-free medical imaging system developed through French collaboration just received FDA clearance. The five-year partnership between GE HealthCare, a research institute, and a small manufacturer is transforming hospital procedures worldwide.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis just claimed his fourth World Indoor Championship gold with a record-breaking 6.25-meter clearance. The 25-year-old athlete continues to redefine what's possible in one of track and field's most thrilling events.
Ghana's new AI system is transforming port operations by slashing import clearance from two hours to just five minutes. The technology is helping the government verify prices more accurately while speeding up trade for thousands of businesses.
Nigeria Customs just launched a new digital declaration system that lets international travelers complete their paperwork before landing. The tech upgrade promises faster airport clearance and more transparent customs fees across the country.
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