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The University of Virginia women's swimming team just made history by capturing their seventh consecutive ACC championship, dominating a field that included three of the nation's top 10 teams. Junior Claire Curzan led the dynasty with five event victories in Atlanta.
One in three people carry a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, yet most never get sick. Scientists just discovered why: your immune cells have a built-in self-destruct switch that takes the invader down with them.
A French zoo celebrated a remarkable birth this week when an elephant calf weighing 330 pounds arrived after her mother endured a seven-hour labor. The healthy baby girl is already winning hearts at Beauval Zoo and represents hope for her vulnerable species.
At 70, master percussionist Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam celebrates a triple milestone: India's Padma Shri honor, six decades as a professional musician, and 26 years running his music school. His journey from a nine-year-old accompanist to Olympic performer shows how dedication transforms traditional art into global inspiration.
Former Hopi Tribal Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma is bringing eight years of clean energy leadership to help Indigenous communities nationwide achieve energy independence. His appointment marks a major win for Tribal sovereignty and sustainable economic development.
The Manuella family just became one of the first to arrive in Australia under a groundbreaking climate visa program for Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation threatened by rising seas. This world-first treaty opens doors for 280 Tuvaluans yearly to build new lives while keeping their culture alive.
A University of Virginia study discovered that abandoned mines, not just farms, are releasing toxic metals into Lake Anna. The research opens the door for new cleanup strategies that could restore water quality across the watershed.
A new science centre is coming to Thiruvananthapuram, India, designed to ignite scientific curiosity in children and create a collaborative space for researchers. The inclusive facility will feature labs, a digital studio, and even dormitories for visiting scientists.
A Tulsa good Samaritan bought a retired firetruck at auction and turned it into a mobile rescue vehicle, helping nearly 50 people get off the streets during dangerous winter weather. Ryan DuVal named his truck "Hope" after its last service location and is bringing that name to life one rescue at a time.
Timothy Nuvangyaoma, who led the Hopi Tribe for eight years, is taking his clean energy expertise nationwide. His new role will help tribes across America build their own renewable power systems.