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The FCC is creating scorecards that will publicly rate phone companies on how well they protect customers from spam calls. The new tool aims to help consumers choose providers and motivate companies to block illegal robocalls more effectively.
A South Dakota plant is using glowing carbon blocks to capture wasted wind energy and turn it into power on demand. The system solves one of renewable energy's biggest problems: what to do when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
Twenty-two massive granite blocks from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been lifted from the Mediterranean seafloor, giving scientists their first chance to understand how one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was built. Researchers are now digitally reconstructing the monument block by block, creating a 3D model that could one day project a hologram of the lighthouse over Alexandria's harbor.
A family-run clothing brand in Ahmedabad is bringing centuries-old hand block printing back to life with quirky designs like elephants wearing sunglasses. They're earning ₹1.5 crore annually while giving 25% directly to artisan partners.
Once Chicago's most dangerous block, O Block has been transformed not by government programs, but by a pastor's mission to restore hope. Former gang members now mentor youth, and families are rebuilding lives on ground that once housed violence.
MIT researchers developed robots that construct buildings from snap-together blocks, slashing construction carbon emissions by up to 82% compared to traditional methods. The system uses cute inchworm-like robots that walk across structures, dropping blocks into place and stepping on them to lock them together.
MIT researchers created a system that maps car pollution down to individual streets and hours using existing traffic cameras and phone data. New York City's congestion pricing just proved it works, showing emissions dropped up to 22 percent.
Archaeologists have pulled 22 massive stone blocks from the Mediterranean Sea, pieces of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria that guided ships for over 1,000 years. The 80-ton fragments will help scientists digitally reconstruct one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Snapchat has blocked over 415,000 accounts belonging to kids under 16 in Australia, as the country's world-first social media age ban takes effect. The move is part of a broader effort that's already removed 4.7 million underage accounts across all platforms.
The legendary Commodore brand just released a flip phone that blocks social media and web browsers at the system level while still letting you use maps, messaging, and music apps. It's designed for people who want to stay connected without the doomscroll.
South Korean researchers discovered that blocking a single protein called NSMF dramatically slowed colorectal cancer in mice, extending their lives by over 33% without harming healthy cells. The breakthrough offers hope for a new treatment approach as colon cancer cases double among young adults.
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama blocked 11 shots in a single playoff game, breaking a 35-year-old NBA record held by Hall of Famers. The 22-year-old Defensive Player of the Year is rewriting basketball history faster than anyone expected.
Scientists found all five DNA and RNA building blocks in samples from asteroid Ryugu, strengthening the idea that space rocks delivered the ingredients for life to early Earth. This discovery brings us closer to understanding how life began on our planet.
Scientists just proved that protein building blocks form spontaneously in the frozen dust clouds between stars, dramatically increasing the odds of finding life beyond Earth. The discovery rewrites what we thought possible about how life begins.
A Berkeley neighborhood turned a simple block party into a grassroots experiment that could transform how their street works. By temporarily replacing speeding cars with bike lanes and safety features, residents proved safer streets are possible.
Scientists discovered all five building blocks of DNA on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting the ingredients for life might be common throughout our solar system. The findings support the possibility that life's essential components could have arrived on Earth from space.
MIT engineers invented building blocks that morph into different shapes while keeping their circuits working. These "bifur-circuits" could revolutionize everything from assistive furniture to robotic grippers.
Children with broken femurs are getting dramatically better pain relief in emergency rooms, thanks to an ultrasound-guided procedure that slashes opioid use by nearly three-quarters. A groundbreaking study shows the targeted nerve blocks work better than traditional treatment without any added risks.
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois is bringing the community together for a free Juneteenth celebration this Saturday. The four-hour block party at Attucks Park promises fellowship, fun, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
When Naoko Takeda survived Block's massive layoffs that cut 40% of staff, she walked away from a 90% pay increase to stand in solidarity with her fired colleagues. Her viral post about choosing values over money is resonating with thousands.
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