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Artists on Croatia's Rab Island are sculpting massive sea creatures from sand, turning the shoreline into a stunning open-air gallery. The 15th Festival of Sand Sculptures celebrates both artistic talent and the island's rare sandy beaches. #
Scientists in Norway and Japan turned "useless" desert sand into strong construction material using only wood waste, heat, and pressure. The discovery could protect rivers from destructive sand mining while putting Earth's vast deserts to work.
Scientists created strong building material from "useless" desert sand and wood particles, offering hope for depleted river sand supplies. The breakthrough could protect mountains and rivers while putting Earth's abundant desert sand to work.
Madhya Pradesh is taking bold action to protect the Chambal River from illegal sand mining. Special Armed Forces are now stationed along sensitive riverbank locations to stop unauthorized digging.
A Danish coastal town is celebrating 15 years of transforming beach sand into stunning medieval sculptures that last for months. Over 60,000 visitors will witness knights, dragons, and kings rise from the shores of Hundested this year.
A cross-dressing French author named George Sand became one of the 19th century's bestselling writers, outselling literary giant Victor Hugo and inspiring the Brontë sisters. As we mark 150 years since her death, her trailblazing legacy reminds us that groundbreaking voices eventually get the recognition they deserve.
A self-taught sand artist from Puri, Odisha, turns fleeting beach sculptures into powerful messages on climate change, ocean conservation, and public health that reach millions worldwide. His temporary creations leave permanent impressions.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo just dropped 83 points in a single game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point performance to become the second-highest scorer in NBA history. Only Wilt Chamberlain's untouchable 100-point game from 1962 stands above him now.
High Point University pulled off the first major upset of March Madness, beating Wisconsin 83-82 on a buzzer-beating layup. For the small North Carolina school, it marks their first tournament victory ever.
A major casino company just proved that big business can hit ambitious climate and people goals ahead of schedule. Las Vegas Sands exceeded every target it set for workers, communities, and the planet between 2021 and 2025.
Wests Tigers five-eighth Jock Madden kicked two pressure penalties in the final moments to defeat Parramatta 22-20 in a sold-out Easter Monday thriller. The dramatic golden point victory moved the Tigers to second on the NRL ladder after one of the season's most memorable matches.
Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a stunning beach sculpture celebrating India's record-breaking Under-19 Cricket World Cup victory and 14-year-old star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The artwork at Puri Beach in Odisha honors the team's historic sixth title and the youngest player's explosive performance.
After changing schools eight times across five states, Air Force daughter Audrey Ortiz-Peterson turned constant upheaval into her superpower. The Mount Vernon High senior heads to West Point this fall with a hard-earned appointment and a message about resilience.
Chase Johnston scored his first two-pointer of the season at the perfect moment: a game-winning layup that gave High Point its first NCAA tournament victory ever. After the thrilling 83-82 upset over Wisconsin, the guard had a powerful message about faith and brotherhood.
A last-second layup gave High Point University its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Thursday, joining other underdogs in turning March Madness 2026 into a celebration of surprise and possibility. Mid-major programs proved they belong on basketball's biggest stage.
NBA star Damian Lillard returned to competition for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon last April, winning his third 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend. His improbable victory ties him with legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for most wins in the event's history.
Margaret Corbin took her fallen husband's place firing a cannon during the Revolutionary War and became the first woman to receive a military pension. Her monument at West Point stands as the only one honoring a female Revolutionary War veteran.
Engineers in Finland are testing a groundbreaking "sand battery" that stores renewable energy as heat in sand, then converts it back to electricity for the grid. The technology could help balance power grids and cut fossil fuel dependence at costs comparable to traditional power plants.
The Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team turned a 20-point deficit into a thrilling 72-69 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament. Shay Ciezki scored 22 points to lead one of the tournament's most memorable comebacks.
A Dutch artist spent nearly a week transforming 30 tons of sand into a breathtaking Roman Empire scene, winning Europe's top sand sculpting championship. His secret weapon? Mastering the tiny details that bring stone faces to life.
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