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Students and faculty from Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy joined hundreds of volunteers for a monthly cleanup drive in Mangaluru, India. The group transformed streets near Pandeshwar, proving community action can create visible change. #
A critical minerals company just took a major step toward bringing manganese processing back to North America. Green Manganese is moving into a specialized facility in British Columbia designed to fast-track clean technology from lab bench to commercial reality.
Border officers at Namanga rescued a live python stuffed inside a wooden box labeled "spare parts" on a bus from Tanzania. The snake is now safe with Kenya Wildlife Service while authorities work to stop illegal wildlife trafficking.
Nearly 200 workers at Australia's last ferromanganese smelter just got a lifeline. After facing unpaid leave or job loss, state and federal governments stepped in with three weeks of guaranteed wages while administrators find a buyer.
A Japanese education company founded 50 years ago is reversing rural decline by creating schools so unique that students choose small-city Niigata over Tokyo. NSG Group now runs 30 specialized colleges teaching everything from soccer to manga, proving rural communities can thrive when education meets local jobs.
When world leaders gather, they usually talk policy and trade deals. But at Tokyo's Imperial Palace this week, Emperor Naruhito and French President Emmanuel Macron found common ground in Dragon Ball and green tea.
A beloved manga series is bringing hope to earthquake survivors in Japan through an exhibition celebrating a decade of rebuilding. The creator's hometown connection transformed pop culture into a powerful recovery tool.
Hundreds of One Piece fans gathered in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills on March 5, many dressed as their favorite characters, to celebrate the Netflix show's second season premiere. The live-action adaptation of Japan's bestselling manga brought a global phenomenon to life for devoted fans.
Thailand is rolling out a breakthrough nanosensor that identifies water contaminants like manganese and copper in minutes instead of days. The technology combines tiny nanomaterials with real-time digital monitoring to make water safety testing faster, cheaper, and accessible to communities.
Scientists in Japan solved a decades-old battery problem that could make electric cars cheaper and last longer without using controversial cobalt. The breakthrough uses abundant manganese instead, potentially accelerating our shift to clean energy.
At 36, American speedskater Mia Manganello won bronze in her last Olympic race after switching sports, missing podiums, and never giving up. Her medal broke the U.S. into second place in the overall medal count at the 2026 Milan Games.
A breakthrough battery from China's FAW delivers twice the power of current batteries while cutting costs by using affordable manganese instead of expensive nickel. The technology could make electric cars cheaper and give them over 600 miles of range.
Scientists created a water-based battery that could safely store renewable energy for years without catching fire. The zinc-manganese battery overcomes a major problem that has plagued clean energy storage.
Scientists just figured out how to transform carbon dioxide into clean energy using one of Earth's most common metals. This breakthrough could turn a greenhouse gas problem into a fuel solution.
A Japanese writer showed how manga, food, and stories connect people across languages at a cultural event in Rabat. The free conference drew attention to how art forms can build bridges between distant cultures.
Former bird hunters in Mangalajodi, India, have transformed into wildlife guardians, protecting over 300,000 migratory birds annually. The village that once poisoned thousands of birds for profit now runs a thriving ecotourism business built on conservation.
Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities just dismantled one of the internet's biggest manga piracy operations, protecting creators who've lost millions to illegal copying. The network attracted 350 million visits in a single month before its takedown.
At 36, Olympic bronze medalist Mia Manganello is competing in her third and final Winter Games, chasing gold in her favorite event. The speedskater who loves fancy nails as much as fast ice is savoring every moment on her way to Milan.
Scientists discovered that adding manganese to soil can slash harmful greenhouse gas emissions from farms by nearly half. This breakthrough could help agriculture fight climate change while protecting water supplies.
Students in Haryana can now wear religious and cultural items during exams without fear of being turned away. The new policy protects Sikh students carrying kirpans and married women wearing mangalsutras at testing centers across the state.
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