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On this day in 1934, a 32-year-old chemist at DuPont created a revolutionary material that would transform everything from clothing to medicine. Wallace Carothers' invention of nylon marked one of the greatest breakthroughs in synthetic materials.
Baldwin Wallace University's graphic design seniors transformed a challenging venue change into an opportunity, hosting their 10th annual exhibition with polished portfolios ready for the workforce. Seven students showcased years of digital design work under the theme "Threshold," marking their transition from college to career.
Para ice hockey star Jack Wallace is heading to Milano Cortina 2026 with zero pressure and big dreams. The two-time Paralympic champion nearly made Paris 2024 in Para canoe, missing by just eight thousandths of a second.
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A new exhibition reveals how Aardman Animations spent five decades crafting beloved characters with clay, patience, and humor. Kids can now create their own stop-motion films at the interactive London show.
Team USA completed an unprecedented clean sweep by winning gold in men's, women's, and Para ice hockey at the same Games. Jack Wallace, who lost his leg at 10, scored a hat trick in front of a record-breaking crowd of nearly 11,000 fans.
A tech company in rural Wallace, Idaho has just celebrated 10 years in business, defying industry odds in a former mining town. Gravis Tech is showing that location doesn't limit innovation when purpose drives the work.
Rising basketball star Nyadiew Puoch is heading to the WNBA after nailing a half-court buzzer beater made her impossible to ignore. She'll join fellow Australians Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace as two new expansion teams bring fresh energy to women's basketball.
A tech company founded in Wallace, Idaho, just celebrated a decade of success, proving innovation can flourish far from Silicon Valley. Gravis Tech now employs 12 people across the West while staying rooted in a small community.
Amarante Sititi is following her brother Wallace into international rugby, earning her first Black Ferns call-up at just 19 years old. The rising star is one of five new players selected for New Zealand's upcoming eight-test season.
The United States made Olympic history by winning their fifth consecutive Paralympic ice hockey gold medal, becoming the first nation to sweep all three hockey golds at a single Winter Games. Jack Wallace scored a hat-trick as Team USA dominated Canada 6-2 in Milano.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood for raising over £10 million for motor neurone disease charities through six grueling endurance challenges honoring his late teammate Rob Burrow. The King's Birthday Honours also celebrated actress Helen Mirren, six Lionesses footballers, and the creators of Wallace and Gromit.
A public health professor turned her social media followers into a powerful force for good, creating a network that spots and stops health misinformation before it spreads. Their work shows how everyday people can fight back against false claims that put lives at risk.
A Pennsylvania congressional candidate spent her day at the Little League World Series working a concession stand for families with hospitalized children. The volunteer shift raised $2,200 for Ronald McDonald House in Danville.
A new TED Talk reveals the two essential ingredients people need to thrive: feeling valued and having opportunities to add value. The simple but powerful message is resonating with viewers searching for deeper connection.
Scientists discovered that feeling valued by others is a core human need, right after food and shelter. A new book reveals that purpose comes not from grand gestures, but from everyday acts of connection and care.
When flames tore through six homes in Cochrane's Heartland community, firefighters didn't give up until everyone was safe, including one furious feline. The injured firefighter is recovering at home, and the rescued cat is expected to make a full recovery.
When Artemis 2 launched in 2025, a team in Boulder, Colorado kept watch 24/7 to shield astronauts from dangerous solar storms. Their new forecasting system is helping protect not just space travelers, but satellites and GPS systems we all rely on.
The United States just completed the greatest hockey sweep in Winter Games history, claiming gold in all three Olympic and Paralympic tournaments for the first time ever. Their 6-2 victory over Canada marked an unprecedented fifth consecutive Paralympic title.
A new book by veteran activists reveals that many freedoms we consider settled—from the 40-hour workweek to voting rights—were once fiercely contested through protest. The message: today's protesters may be tomorrow's heroes.
Hundreds of rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs used in scientific research now have a chance at normal life thanks to Australia's first adoption center dedicated to rehoming small lab animals. The Liberty Adoption Centre on NSW's Central Coast can house 120 animals while they wait for loving homes.
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