Scientists Reprogram Cells to Reverse This Disease
Chinese scientists have taken a remarkable step toward curing diabetes by reprogramming a person’s own cells to restore insulin production. In a groundbreaking new approach, researchers have developed a technique to turn adult cells into stem cell-like ones, which are then guided to become insulin-producing cells typically missing or damaged in type 1 diabetes. These […]
A Big Leap for Quantum Speed
MIT researchers have made a major breakthrough in quantum computing that could pave the way for faster, more accurate machines in the near future. By designing a new superconducting circuit called a “quarton coupler,” they’ve achieved a record-setting level of interaction between light and artificial atoms — a key ingredient in the quantum computing process. […]
Everest Legend Sets Sights on New Record-Breaking Heights
One of the world’s most accomplished mountain guides is heading back to Everest—this time to break his own record. Kami Rita, a 55-year-old Sherpa from Nepal, is preparing for what could be his 31st—and possibly 32nd—successful climb to the top of the world’s highest peak. Having already reached Everest’s 29,032-foot summit 30 times, Rita holds […]
How Cycling is Transforming London’s Air and Streets
Cycling is taking over the streets of London’s financial heart. New figures reveal that daily bike journeys in the City of London have surged by more than 50% in just two years—rising from 89,000 in 2022 to 139,000 in 2024. That makes bikes nearly twice as common as cars during daytime hours in the Square […]
AI Robots Boost Recycling Where It Matters Most
AI recycling just got a major upgrade—and the planet is better off for it. A startup called Glacier has raised $16 million to expand its fleet of AI-powered robots that help sort recyclable materials quickly and accurately. These smart machines are already at work in cities like Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, helping turn […]
A Free Lawn Care Movement Is Growing, One Yard at a Time
What began as one man with a mower and a desire to do good has blossomed into a growing nonprofit transforming neighborhoods across New Jersey and beyond. Founded by Brian Schwartz, I Want to Mow Your Lawn is a grassroots initiative that offers free lawn care to seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities who need a little […]
Wandering Tortoise Found After Nine Months on the Loose
A beloved pet tortoise named Leonardo has been reunited with his family after spending nine months on an unexpected solo adventure. The 13-year-old reptile vanished from his garden in Ulverston, Cumbria last July, shortly after his owner became distracted caring for a newborn. Despite fears he wouldn’t survive the winter, Leonardo was spotted recently by […]
The World’s Tallest and Smallest Dogs Met
When a Great Dane standing over 3 feet tall met a Chihuahua shorter than a soda can, the result was something straight out of a storybook. Reggie, the world’s tallest living dog, and Pearl, the tiniest, came nose-to-nose for the first time in Idaho—and instantly hit it off, proving size is no barrier to friendship. […]
Tech Leaders Inspire, These 600 Girls Just Got Their Start
In a lively celebration of curiosity and ambition, 600 girls from 22 schools across Northern Ireland gathered in Belfast this week to explore the exciting world of technology. The Empower Girls event turned ICC Belfast into a hub of hands-on discovery, where students tried everything from cybersecurity games to AI demos—often for the first time. […]
At 90, She’s Rescued Over 10,000 Animals
For more than five decades, Barby Keel has dedicated her life to saving neglected and abandoned animals. Now 90 years old, she still wakes up early to care for the more than 600 animals living at her Sussex sanctuary—including cats, pigs, rabbits, horses, and chickens. Since founding the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary in the 1970s, […]