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Miners in Burma discovered a massive 11,000-carat ruby that experts say could be more valuable than the largest ruby ever found. The 4.8-pound gemstone's exceptional quality makes it a rare treasure in a country that produces 90% of the world's rubies.
NASA's Perseverance rover just discovered tiny grains of corundum (the mineral that forms rubies and sapphires) on Mars for the first time ever. Scientists think ancient meteorite impacts created these precious gemstones under intense heat and pressure.
A striking new citrus fruit with a deep ruby interior is making its South African debut, bringing award-winning flavor and nutrition to shoppers. The Onix orange won international taste and innovation awards before arriving at Checkers supermarkets this season.
NASA's Mars rovers discovered minerals that form Earth's precious gems scattered across the Red Planet's surface. Scientists say these tiny crystals could unlock secrets about Mars's ancient past and whether it ever hosted life.
A middle school's Girl Strong Club rallied their community to help cover physical therapy costs for 5-year-old Ruby Martin. Students wore green for cerebral palsy awareness and raised nearly $500 in donations.
A young girl scanning a beach during lockdown discovered fossils from a 202-million-year-old marine reptile as long as a blue whale. Ruby Reynolds is now a co-author on the scientific study naming the new species.
A Canadian builder created a towable tiny house that solves the biggest challenge for families going small: space. The Ruby packs two full bedrooms, a bathtub, and room for six people into just 380 square feet.
Ruby Fries, a Beechwood High School senior with a 4.4 GPA, earned the Jordan G. McFaull Scholarship, which honors a beloved alumnus who died from type 1 diabetes complications. Her essay promised to lead with compassion and create lasting change in her community.
Ruby Thomas became the last finisher of the 2026 Boston Marathon, crossing the line at 8:30 p.m. while honoring her daughter who passed away two years ago. The Dorchester native's powerful journey inspired dozens of strangers to cheer her on, even as crews dismantled the finish line around her.
South African farmers are transforming grapefruit's image from bitter breakfast staple to trendy superfruit, and it's working. After a breakout 2025 season in Germany, they're expanding to France and the Netherlands with sweet ruby grapefruits targeting young consumers.
Ruby Tui's scratched and dented 2016 Olympic silver medal became her greatest teacher. The New Zealand rugby sevens champion let hundreds of schoolchildren hold it, and every drop and ding reminded her that falling down matters less than getting back up.
A red-tailed hawk near death from starvation received a life-saving blood transfusion from another hawk at the University of Illinois. The emaciated bird is now strong enough to prepare for release back into the wild.
A young fossil hunter on a beach walk in England just helped scientists discover a marine reptile as big as a blue whale that ruled the oceans 202 million years ago. The finding proves that giants thrived in Earth's ancient seas far earlier than anyone knew.
A girls hockey team that wouldn't have existed a decade ago just captured their second national championship, proving how quickly opportunity can transform young lives. The Vegas Jr. Golden Knights went undefeated through six games to claim the title.
When Australian radio host James Valentine learned his cancer was terminal, he made a radical choice: his final months would be filled with joy, not anger. His decision to celebrate life until the very end touched thousands who'd laughed with him for decades.
From a beach paradise classroom to boarding school 1,000km from home, Australian students are starting the school year in extraordinary ways. These families prove education thrives everywhere, whether you're learning through a screen in the desert or mastering English through soccer.
Beloved ABC broadcaster James Valentine used his final days to break down taboos around end-of-life choices, helping thousands understand voluntary assisted dying. His family says sharing his story was one of his last wishes to make a difference.
A small-town New Zealand karate club just had its best tournament ever, with beginners beating experienced fighters. Now three students have earned spots on the national squad heading to Australia.
A West Virginia hospital created evening volunteers who help patients settle in for the night with warm blankets, eye masks, and a personal touch. The Dream Team visits between 8 and 10 p.m. to make hospital stays a little more restful.
After 35 years of wondering about her dark skin and family history, Cheryl van Wageningen received a letter that changed everything. She learned she was Indigenous and had siblings searching for her.
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