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Troy University men's basketball just became the first team in five years to win consecutive Sun Belt Tournament championships, punching their ticket to March Madness for the second straight season. The Trojans dominated Georgia Southern 77-61 behind Thomas Dowd's incredible 23-point, 13-rebound performance that earned him Most Outstanding Player honors.
Makenna Calbert, who led Troy's cross country team through five meets this fall, just won a prestigious Sun Belt scholarship to pursue her master's degree in nutrition. The four-year athlete will study dietitian education at UAB this fall.
Scientists discovered our sun traveled from the Milky Way's center alongside thousands of similar stars 4 to 6 billion years ago, possibly creating the calmer environment Earth needed for life to flourish. This cosmic road trip wasn't random but part of a massive stellar migration triggered by changes in our galaxy's structure.
Winter skies offer the perfect view of three dazzling blue supergiant stars forming Orion's belt, each shining with jaw-dropping brilliance. These ancient celestial beacons have captivated humanity for thousands of years and are easier to see now than any other time of year.
Scientists say our planet has a better shot at surviving the sun's fiery death than we thought. New calculations suggest Earth could drift to safety as the dying sun loses mass.
Migration is powering economies worldwide, with workers sending home a record $905 billion in 2024 while filling critical job gaps and sparking innovation. A new UN report shows these gains are at risk when countries close pathways, pushing migration toward dangerous routes instead.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres challenged fear-driven narratives on migration, calling for global cooperation instead of division. His message reframes how the world views human mobility and offers a path forward grounded in dignity.
Ethiopia brought together experts from across the Horn of Africa to transform migration research into real solutions for peace and development. The three-day conference is turning academic knowledge into policies that protect migrants and strengthen communities.
International migrants sent home a record $685 billion to low and middle-income countries last year, more than all foreign aid and investment combined. A new global report shows migration is driving economies forward, but warns closing safe pathways pushes people into danger.
Spain is proving that creating legal pathways for migrants, integrating them into jobs, and treating people with dignity aren't competing goals. The International Organization for Migration is now helping other countries learn from Spain's approach.
Norway and the International Organization for Migration just strengthened their partnership to protect millions of people forced from their homes worldwide. The collaboration promises more coordinated, practical help for those taking dangerous journeys in search of safety.
Tanzania will coordinate Africa's response to climate-driven migration, helping millions adapt to environmental changes with dignity. The country's leadership could transform how the continent protects communities facing displacement from droughts, floods, and rising seas.
A new United Nations report shows that opening legal migration routes makes everyone safer and economies stronger. The findings challenge the idea that restricting movement protects communities.
Every night, 10 billion tonnes of tiny sea creatures swim hundreds of meters to the ocean surface and back in the largest animal migration on Earth. Scientists now believe this massive movement could play a surprising role in fighting climate change.
Austria is celebrating its partnership with Iraq's Kurdistan Region as a model for effective migration management built on trust and cooperation. The collaboration shows how working with reliable regional partners can create real progress on complex global challenges.
Scientists discovered thousands of tiny plasma whirlpools swirling across the Sun's surface, some just 20 kilometers wide. These hidden vortices could finally explain how our star builds up and releases magnetic energy.
A groundbreaking 20-year study reveals that helping African communities adapt to climate change dramatically reduces forced migration, even during droughts and conflicts. The secret ingredient? Stronger farms, better water access, and disaster preparedness.
A four-time skin cancer survivor teams up with a dermatologist to share simple sun protection habits that could prevent skin damage before it starts. Their message: it's never too late to start protecting yourself.
Scientists just captured the sharpest images of the sun's surface ever taken, revealing thousands of tiny whirlpools that have been hiding in plain sight for 150 years. The discovery could solve a major mystery about our star's intense heat.
The spring bird migration is reaching its peak across North America, with 147 million birds predicted to take wing in a single night. This annual spectacle offers everyone a chance to witness one of nature's most hopeful moments right in their own backyard.
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