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University of Virginia Health is using immunotherapy to treat head and neck cancers by training the body's own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Patients avoid harsh chemotherapy side effects while still getting effective treatment.
Tahiti United pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in Oceania Pro League history, scoring two goals in stoppage time to snatch a 3-3 draw after trailing South Island United by two goals. The incredible finish in Suva showed why you should never leave a soccer match early.
Farmers in India's Thiruvaiyaru region got a game-changing solar-powered cold storage facility that helps them preserve and ripen 100 tonnes of bananas without relying on expensive grid electricity. The innovation tackles crop waste while opening new opportunities for banana and betel leaf growers.
University of Virginia scientists created AI tools that design drugs while treating proteins as flexible, living structures instead of frozen snapshots. This breakthrough could slash the 90% failure rate in drug development and bring new treatments to patients faster.
University of Virginia researchers created AI tools that could transform how quickly life-saving medications reach patients. Their system designs drugs by simulating how proteins actually move in the body, not just frozen snapshots.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
University of Virginia researchers used gene editing to fix the DNA mutation causing a deadly form of epilepsy, potentially opening the door to cures for inherited brain disorders. The technique eliminated seizures in lab mice and improved their movement and cognitive function.
A rare golden monkey was born at France's ZooParc de Beauval on March 11, marking the first time this endangered species has been born outside Asia. The healthy baby represents a breakthrough in international conservation efforts between France and China.
When Kaio Tiira Taula's son was diagnosed with tuberculosis, everything changed. The single father of eight stopped hiding from his own TB diagnosis and started fighting back alongside his child.
A groundbreaking partnership between the University of Virginia and Charlottesville schools is teaching every seventh grader to build animatronic animals using microcontrollers and sensors. The Innovation Hub is already being recognized as a leading STEM education model in Virginia.
The University of Virginia's Engineering Student Council threw a special gala to honor undergraduate students who've made their campus community better. From teaching assistants to design team leaders, dozens of student engineers got recognized for going the extra mile.
A husband-and-wife research team turned their midnight lab conversations at the University of Virginia into ziftomenib, a newly FDA-approved drug now saving lives of leukemia patients who had run out of options. Their 17-year journey from academic research to life-saving treatment shows how university labs can tackle diseases others overlook.
University of Virginia scientists have identified a cellular mechanism driving long COVID and found an existing drug that could help millions still suffering from the condition. Their breakthrough just won a national competition's first round, beating 63 other medical discoveries.
A groundbreaking approach called total neoadjuvant therapy is transforming rectal cancer care, allowing over half of patients to avoid major surgery entirely. Doctors now deliver all chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, giving patients better outcomes and quality of life.
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.
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