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A Spanish city is beating extreme heat by reviving ancient underground water systems, creating cool public spaces for 30,000 daily visitors without air conditioning. The blend of millennia-old design and solar power is turning scorching plazas into comfortable gathering spots.
People with long Covid, POTS, and other chronic conditions are using fitness trackers to avoid debilitating crashes and reclaim their lives. After three years of tracking her health data, one journalist went from bedridden episodes to living crash-free.
Spring gardening just got easier for city dwellers with limited space. These eight native flowers thrive in pots and containers while attracting butterflies and bees to even the smallest balconies.
A new AI system can identify patients at risk of intimate partner violence years before they seek help, giving doctors a chance to intervene sooner. The tool analyzes hospital records to detect injury patterns linked to abuse with 88% accuracy.
A breakthrough imaging test causes aggressive prostate cancer cells to light up like bright spots, helping doctors identify which men actually need invasive biopsies. Australian researchers found the scan safely reduced biopsies by 50% without missing a single harmful cancer.
Scientists discovered two new colonies of the Lord Howe Island stick insect on a remote volcanic outcrop, 25 years after the species was rediscovered. Once so common they were used as fishing bait, these rare insects are bouncing back thanks to a global breeding program.
Volunteers analyzing NASA's solar images just solved a space weather mystery. Their findings could help us better predict dangerous solar storms before they happen.
A Berkeley grad teamed up with his dad to solve one of AI's biggest blind spots: understanding who we really are across the internet. Their startup Nyne just secured $5.3 million to help AI agents make smarter decisions by connecting the dots of our digital lives.
A quick-commerce app is solving India's ambulance crisis by deploying 17 free emergency vehicles at accident hotspots across Gurgaon. Traffic police now have a direct line to life-saving help through their phones.
Australian researchers created an AI system that spots drunk, drowsy, and angry drivers using just a camera. The technology could save thousands of lives without requiring invasive breathalyzer tests.
Egypt climbed from 40th to 35th place in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index, signaling real improvements in how the country supports startups and innovation. Better financing, stronger infrastructure, and growing AI adoption are opening doors for Egyptian entrepreneurs.
From tuna curries in island mosques to haleem pots in Hyderabad, India's Muslim communities celebrate Ramadan with flavors and traditions shaped by centuries of local culture. Each region brings its own spirit to the holy month.
For the first time ever, Chinese wind turbine manufacturers claimed all five top spots in global installation rankings, marking a historic shift in clean energy leadership. The achievement came during a record-breaking year for wind power worldwide.
The Netherlands dominated the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, claiming both gold medals and all three women's podium spots. Femke Kok won all four of her races while Jenning de Boo set a championship record in front of ecstatic home crowds.
Johns Hopkins researchers created an AI blood test that detects liver disease years before symptoms appear, potentially helping 100 million Americans at risk. The test reads DNA fragment patterns instead of hunting for specific mutations.
The Netherlands is celebrating as Pride Amsterdam and traveler culture earn spots among five traditions nominated for UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list. If approved, these living traditions will join a global roster of cultural treasures worth protecting.
Scientists created an AI system that spots freshwater fish at risk before they become endangered, giving conservationists time to save them. The model analyzes 10,000 species worldwide with 88% accuracy, shifting conservation from crisis response to prevention.
Japanese researchers created an AI that spots a rare growth disorder just by scanning pictures of hands, no facial recognition needed. The breakthrough could help thousands get diagnosed years earlier while keeping their identity safe.
Astronomers think mysterious red dots captured by the James Webb Space Telescope might be giant stars from the universe's first billion years, caught right before collapsing into black holes. These "monster stars" could help solve one of space science's newest puzzles.
A small Minnesota college is having an outsized January, with graduates earning spots at the Winter Olympics, prestigious international scholarships, and rare economic honors. Seven different alumni are making waves from Italy to South Africa.
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