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For half a century, Citizen has been making watches that never need a battery change, just light. The Japanese watchmaker is celebrating with a limited edition that turns sunshine into timekeeping precision.
A burglar's fashion choice became his downfall when police spotted his distinctive neon shirt while he casually ate fish and chips after a high-speed chase. The 20-year-old is now serving two years for stealing luxury watches and jewelry.
For the first time, astronomers watched a comet slow down, stop, and then start spinning the opposite way. The discovery reveals how dynamic and powerful these icy space wanderers really are.
A father who hated music as a kid watches his 14-month-old son fall head over heels for vintage vinyl records. The messy, joyful journey is teaching him that kids build their own passions.
Doctors created a smart hospital system that watches for kidney-damaging medications in real time, slashing injury rates in children nearly in half. Now researchers are refining the technology to protect adults too.
Scientists developed a new way to catch diabetes risk years earlier using everyday smartwatches and simple blood tests. The breakthrough could help millions prevent the disease before it starts.
Your fitness tracker could soon warn you about diabetes years before a blood test would catch it. Scientists discovered that everyday health data reveals hidden signs of insulin resistance that traditional testing completely misses.
Scientists developed a way to predict type 2 diabetes risk using data from smartwatches and simple blood tests, potentially helping millions catch the warning signs before it's too late. The breakthrough could make early detection as easy as checking your daily step count.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko joined fans at Tokyo Dome to watch Japan's thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Australia. The rare royal appearance highlighted baseball's power to unite an entire nation in celebration.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is giving away her opening ceremony ticket to the 2026 World Cup through a nationwide soccer juggling competition for young women. The winner gets ticket #00001 while Sheinbaum watches with crowds in Mexico City's main square.
David Nasser, held at gunpoint during Iran's 1979 revolution, escaped as a child and now watches his homeland with hope. As Iran faces potential political change, he's praying for the millions still there and dreaming of helping rebuild a democratic nation.
Over 100 vintage enthusiasts gathered in Chennai to celebrate their passion for classic cars, motorcycles, and timepieces, including a 95-year-old pocket watch. What started as a casual conversation between two collector groups turned into a heartwarming showcase of preservation and memory.
Scientists at Oregon State University have figured out how to watch and reverse the protein clumping that damages brains in Alzheimer's patients. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that actually undo some of the disease's harm.
Samsung SDI and Columbia University just solved a decades-old problem blocking super-powerful lithium-metal batteries from reaching your devices. The breakthrough could double battery life in everything from smartwatches to electric vehicles.
A new Indian watchmaker sold 1,000 timepieces in 72 hours using a waitlist model that turns buying a watch into joining a community. Rotoris is making precision craftsmanship accessible without the intimidation of luxury brands.
Australia pioneered a social media ban for kids under 16, and now countries across Europe are eager to follow suit. But experts say the early results suggest waiting might be wiser than rushing in.
Researchers mimicked electric rays to create tiny stacked cells that generate over 100 volts without any external power source. The breakthrough could eliminate charging needs for watches, calculators, and wearable devices.
Heart patients using Apple Watches for daily check-ins after ablation surgery had fewer emergency hospital visits, despite catching more irregular rhythms. A London study shows how putting monitoring in patients' hands could transform follow-up care.
Apple just solved a critical safety issue that could have prevented millions of Australians from reaching emergency services. A simple software update now ensures older iPhones and Apple Watches can always connect to triple-zero, even when networks fail.
A new library system watches how your knowledge grows and suggests books that match your exact learning level. The breakthrough could help millions of dusty academic books finally find readers.
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