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Togo is leading an effort to replace the 450-year-old Mercator map at the UN, which makes Africa look much smaller than it actually is. The African Union-backed campaign aims to correct how the continent is viewed worldwide.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just delivered the most detailed look ever at the surface of a rocky planet outside our solar system. The breakthrough technique will help scientists search for atmospheres and potential life on distant worlds.
Scientists have created the first detailed map of how smell works in the nose, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people who've lost their sense of smell.
The James Webb Space Telescope just revealed the surface details of a planet 50 light-years away without ever sending a probe. Scientists can now map the terrain and mineral makeup of distant rocky worlds using advanced infrared spectroscopy.
Scientists just studied the actual surface of a distant rocky planet for the first time, opening a new frontier in understanding worlds beyond our solar system. The scorching super-Earth reveals clues about how planets form and evolve.
Conservation groups across Europe have created "sensitivity maps" that show energy companies exactly where not to build wind turbines, protecting birds while still fighting climate change. The maps have already changed government plans in Portugal and are becoming the new standard in renewable energy planning.
Thousands of hectares of fertile farmland with working irrigation systems sit abandoned across South Africa's Eastern Cape. Now researchers have identified exactly what it takes to bring these climate-smart farms back to life.
Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have successfully mapped the surface of a distant rocky planet for the first time, revealing a Moon-like world that could unlock secrets about how planets form. This breakthrough shows we can now study the geology of worlds beyond our solar system.
In a historic first, 57 countries representing one-third of the global economy gathered in Colombia to create practical plans for transitioning away from coal, oil, and gas. The summit delivered national roadmaps, new tools to tackle subsidies, and a fresh scientific panel to help nations accelerate their shift to clean energy.
A small facial patch that uses "sleep sonar" to pinpoint exactly where and why airways collapse during sleep just earned FDA breakthrough status. The AI-powered device could help 39 million Americans with sleep apnea get treatments tailored to their specific obstruction patterns.
Countries representing a third of the global economy just wrapped a groundbreaking summit in Colombia where they designed real roadmaps to move from fossil fuels to clean energy. Unlike typical climate talks, ministers sat in small rooms having honest conversations about what's actually holding them back.
A powerful new satellite is tracking Mexico City's land subsidence in real time, showing how advanced space technology can help cities protect millions of people from infrastructure damage. The mission proves we now have the tools to monitor Earth's changes like never before.
Nearly 60 countries just committed to creating roadmaps for ending their use of coal, oil, and gas. This groundbreaking coalition represents a fresh approach to tackling climate change outside the gridlocked UN system.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School created the first complete map of smell receptors in the nose, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for millions who lost their sense of smell to COVID-19 and other conditions.
Scientists just overturned 30 years of textbook science about how noses work, creating the first detailed "smell maps" that show receptors are precisely organized, not random. The discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the sense of smell across all mammals.
Researchers have created the first detailed maps showing exactly how mouse noses are organized to detect smells, overturning 30 years of scientific teaching. The discovery reveals that smell receptors arrange themselves in precise horizontal stripes, not randomly as previously believed.
Dubai just launched a comprehensive platform mapping over 150 companies, leaders, and investors transforming women's health innovation in the Middle East. The city is rapidly becoming a major regional hub for healthcare technology focused on women's wellness.
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A rare book once owned by Queen Mary I, complete with hand-drawn maps showing England's territorial claims, spent centuries hidden in a family library before a researcher discovered it in 2024. Now it's heading to auction with a price tag that reflects its extraordinary historical value.
Nigeria's new grassroots initiative will support 10 million citizens through targeted economic development in over 8,800 local wards. The program maps each community's main industry to deliver tailored government assistance where it's needed most.
Central and Eastern European countries are charting a bold new course away from volatile fossil fuel markets by investing in homegrown renewable energy and clean technology. The vision promises both energy independence and protection from future price shocks.
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