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A simple trail trick could make walks in the woods safer for everyone. University of Ottawa researchers discovered that spreading woodchips on forest paths cuts tick populations dramatically.
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Two South African gaming companies are proving that financial education sticks better when it feels like play, not homework. Their entrepreneurship and money management games are now reaching young people across multiple countries and major retailers. #
Young Ghanaians from rural communities are creating life-changing devices for people with disabilities using local materials and ingenuity. A UN-backed program doubled its reach to 12,000 youth, turning grassroots innovators into entrepreneurs solving real problems.
Jeff Bezos just joined SpaceX in the reusable rocket club. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster successfully launched and landed for the second time, proving the company can fly its heavy-lift rocket again and again.
A promising new Lyme disease vaccine from Pfizer and Valneva could protect against nearly half a million annual U.S. infections. The shot targets bacteria inside ticks before they can infect people.
A simple tree called moringa is bringing nutrient-rich food to home gardeners across warm climates with almost zero maintenance. The drought-loving superfood plant produces fresh leaves and drumsticks in just months, even for complete beginners.
A specially trained golden retriever in Saskatchewan is using her extraordinary nose to locate hidden hard drives and USB sticks in child exploitation investigations. Taffy also provides therapy support to crime victims and police officers dealing with trauma.
After 35 years and 31 Star Trek episodes, director Jonathan Frakes reflects on how far the beloved franchise has come. From tennis balls on sticks to cutting-edge virtual sets, the technology now helps actors connect emotionally like never before.
More than a thousand worshippers gathered at Hong Kong's Wong Tai Sin Temple for the beloved Lunar New Year tradition of burning the first incense sticks. The annual ritual brings communities together to pray for health and prosperity as they welcome the Year of the Horse.
Scientists created a tiny patch that sticks inside your mouth and catches inflammation before it becomes gum disease. The sensor is so sensitive it could transform dental care from treating problems to preventing them entirely.
In a Maharashtra village surrounded by Tadoba Tiger Reserve, four mothers escort 17 children past tigers twice daily so they can safely reach school. Armed with only sticks and torches, they've become the lifeline between education and danger.
New research reveals that combining tax breaks for clean energy with penalties for polluters works better than either approach alone. The findings could reshape how governments fight climate change.
A 13-year-old cow named Veronika has become the first documented bovine to use tools, scratching herself with sticks, rakes, and brooms. The discovery from Austria is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about animal intelligence.
A pet cow named Veronika has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, grabbing sticks and brooms to scratch those hard-to-reach itches. Scientists say this breakthrough shows cattle might be smarter than we ever imagined.
A pet cow in Austria has joined chimps and dolphins in an elite club by learning to use sticks as tools to scratch herself. Scientists say Veronika's decade-long self-taught skill shows we've seriously underestimated how smart cattle really are.
Veronika, a 13-year-old Swiss Brown cow in Austria, has become the first documented cow to use tools. She picks up brushes and sticks with her tongue to scratch herself, even choosing which end works best for different body parts.
A pet cow in Austria named Veronika has amazed researchers by using sticks and brushes to scratch hard-to-reach spots on her body. Her clever problem-solving suggests cows are much smarter than we ever imagined.