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Georgia Tech is spearheading seven projects in the Genesis Mission, a new $5 billion national initiative using artificial intelligence to tackle challenges in health, energy, and infrastructure. The university will lead two breakthrough projects and collaborate on five others with research partners nationwide.
Stanford and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will lead six groundbreaking projects using AI to tackle challenges from battery recycling to understanding the universe. The Genesis Mission funding brings together scientists across disciplines to speed up discoveries that could transform energy, agriculture, and physics.
NYU faculty won three major projects in a fiercely competitive federal program that's using AI to supercharge how fast scientists can make breakthroughs. Out of 5,000 applications nationwide, only 278 were chosen.
Amazon has become the world's largest corporate buyer of carbon-free energy, investing billions in over 700 projects that add new power to the grid everyone uses. These investments are creating thousands of jobs while helping keep electricity costs stable for families and businesses.
Africa is building its future on sunshine and wind, with solar projects outnumbering all other energy types combined in 2024. The continent added a record 11.3 gigawatts of renewable capacity last year, proving clean energy isn't just good for the planet—it's faster and cheaper too.
Nigeria is tackling a silent health crisis that's been stealing children's futures for too long. A new nationwide project aims to eliminate lead poisoning and protect millions of kids from cognitive damage, stunted growth, and preventable disease.
When rain threatened to derail volunteer projects in Quincy, Illinois, organizers simply rerouted 250 helpers to different sites. The annual United Way Day of Caring matched local business employees with community organizations needing an extra hand.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a biological process that uses naturally occurring bacteria to remove toxic lead from industrial wastewater without harsh chemicals. The breakthrough could help protect millions of Indian children exposed to lead contamination from battery recycling plants.
Young artists in Seattle are transforming a drab underpass into a vibrant community masterpiece, and they're inviting neighbors to pick up paintbrushes alongside them. Two upcoming volunteer days in April and May will bring the neighborhood-designed mural to life.
A federal court just cleared the way for stalled wind and solar projects to move forward, ending a policy that required every renewable energy project to get personal approval from the Interior Secretary. The ruling means cheaper, cleaner electricity can now reach American homes and businesses faster.
A federal appeals court just cleared the way for thousands of stalled wind, solar, and battery projects to finally connect to America's power grid. The decision protects reforms designed to end years of delays that kept 95% of renewable energy projects waiting in bureaucratic limbo.
Ethiopia is flipping the script on drought vulnerability by putting farmers in charge of their own irrigation systems. The government-backed program requires farmers to invest their own money, creating accountability and sustainable solutions.
University of North Dakota scientists are developing groundbreaking methods to protect the AI systems that keep electric vehicle batteries and power grids running safely. Their work could make critical energy infrastructure more secure against cyberattacks.
The University of California is spearheading 15% of a groundbreaking federal initiative using artificial intelligence to solve America's biggest energy and scientific challenges. Scientists across seven UC campuses and three national labs just received funding to accelerate breakthroughs in fusion energy, chip design, and clean power.
Scientists analyzed nearly a century of human hair samples and discovered lead levels dropped 100-fold after the EPA banned leaded gasoline in the 1970s. The study proves environmental regulations work when we need that reminder most.
Scientists analyzed a century of human hair samples and found lead levels dropped 100-fold after the EPA banned leaded gas in the 1970s. This remarkable study proves environmental regulations can transform public health within a single generation.
Chile just greenlit a major green hydrogen facility that could help the country become a clean energy exporter. The Bahía Quintero project marks another step in Chile's ambitious plan to lead the global green hydrogen revolution.
Students at Fusion Academy Pasadena took center stage at their annual STEM fair, leading interactive activities and showcasing projects they built throughout the year. The event transformed young learners into confident teachers, sharing their passion for robotics, science experiments, and engineering with families and friends.
The Middle East is building a record 717 hotels with 177,110 rooms as nations transform tourism into their next economic powerhouse beyond oil. Saudi Arabia leads the charge with 385 projects, racing to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030.
Female entrepreneurs are breaking through in Brazil's most advanced tech sectors, leading nearly half of all deep tech projects. Two women-led startups show how this shift is creating real-world impact in accessibility and climate solutions.
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