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Four of South Korea's leading science universities just launched GRAVITY 2026, the country's largest student startup competition with $140,000 in prizes and global mentorship. The program aims to turn deep-tech student ideas into world-changing companies.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever on May 22, marking a major step toward returning astronauts to the moon. The 408-foot Starship V3 successfully completed its first test flight despite minor hiccups.
Africa's innovation economy now includes 95 clean energy startups that have collectively raised nearly $5 billion, turning the continent into an emerging powerhouse for grid technology solutions. While infrastructure gaps remain, the cleantech sector is growing faster than any other industry across African nations.
Eileen Collins went from a traumatic childhood in upstate New York to commanding a space shuttle, and her story just became an inspiring documentary. The film shows how she shattered barriers while balancing motherhood and the emotional weight of dangerous missions.
Wales has more people registered as potential stem cell donors than any other UK nation, with nearly 4% of eligible residents signed up. Now a Cardiff man who beat cancer thanks to a stranger's donation is running marathons to inspire even more people to join the register.
Small European cities are dominating global tech rankings by packing more innovation per person than anywhere else. A new report shows how places like Ghent, Belgium and Zagreb, Croatia are building outsized tech ecosystems that rival Silicon Valley's density.
New research shows artificial intelligence can predict which startups will succeed better than experienced human investors. The breakthrough could make smart investment advice accessible to everyone, not just elite venture capital firms.
Stanford's women's golf team dominated the NCAA championship, crushing opponents to claim their fourth title under coach Anne Walker. Senior Megha Ganne sealed the victory with a clutch putt, capping a redemption season after last year's upset loss.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered a supermassive black hole that formed before its host galaxy, flipping our understanding of cosmic origins upside down. The 50-million-solar-mass black hole makes up two-thirds of its tiny galaxy's total mass.
Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
Top researchers from Google, Apple, and OpenAI just launched a startup that helps AI get smarter by learning from actual people using it. It's like giving artificial intelligence a feedback loop that finally listens.
A new accelerator program is offering African green-tech founders up to €80,000 in grants plus a year of expert mentorship. The three-month intensive launches this August in Cape Town.
A Bengaluru healthcare startup is using AI to solve India's massive radiologist shortage, helping 2,000 hospitals get scan results to patients faster. Born from a 48-hour wait for an MRI report, 5C Network now processes 15 million images a year across 300 cities.
Military veterans are turning combat experience into startup success, with companies like Proteus Space and Onebrief proving that leadership skills translate directly to entrepreneurship. Their stories show how discipline and teamwork create winning businesses.
Mozambique's elephant population has soared from 9,114 to 21,700 in just seven years, reversing decades of devastating decline. The stunning comeback shows what's possible when governments, communities, and conservation groups work together.
In a German city where extremist groups use martial arts to recruit young people, one gym is offering an alternative. Athletic Sonnenberg teaches MMA with a mission: create an inclusive space where everyone can train without fear.
A crematorium in Swindon has turned metal recycling from cremations into £165,000 for local charities over 12 years. With family consent, recovered metals become donations that help mental health groups, children's services, and community gardens across the region.
The National Science Foundation just relaunched a program that's already helped startups raise $36 billion, and this time they're adding $40 million specifically for breakthrough scientific instruments. America's small businesses are about to get a major boost in turning lab discoveries into world-changing products.
Nigeria's tech capital Lagos has climbed into the top 70 global startup cities, growing 23% in just one year. The surge positions Africa as home to three of the world's fastest-growing startup regions.
More than 60 groups of volunteers across Scotland are protecting rivers by counting bugs. Their simple monthly surveys create an early warning system that spots pollution before it spreads.
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