John McFall Moves Closer to Becoming First Astronaut with a Disability on ISS
John McFall is one step closer to making history as the first astronaut with a physical disability to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS). The European Space Agency (ESA) has medically certified him for a long-duration mission, marking a major milestone in inclusive space exploration. A former Paralympian and surgeon, McFall lost […]
Scotland Meets Children’s Mental Health Target for the First Time
Scotland has achieved a major milestone in children’s mental health care, meeting its referral target for the first time since it was introduced over a decade ago. New data shows that over 90% of young people referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) started treatment within 18 weeks. This progress highlights the dedication […]
The Priest Who Became a Lucha Libre Wrestler to Save Orphans
Father Sergio Gutierrez Benitez, known as Fray Tormenta, lived a life unlike any other. Once battling addiction and crime, he turned his life around to become a priest—and later, a masked wrestler—to fund an orphanage in Mexico. Inspired by a film about a wrestling priest, he secretly entered the lucha libre ring, enduring grueling training […]
New Discovery Could Lead to Breakthrough in Preventing Cold Sores
Scientists have identified a key viral protein, UL12.5, that plays a major role in triggering herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) reactivation, offering hope for new treatments. The virus, which affects over 60% of people worldwide, remains dormant in nerve cells until stress or illness causes an outbreak. Researchers at the University of Virginia found that HSV-1 […]
3D-Printed Models Open New Learning Doors for Blind and Low-Vision Students
A groundbreaking project is changing the way blind and low-vision students learn by using 3D-printed models to bring objects to life. At the South Australian School for Vision Impaired, students can now “see” everything from pufferfish to the Mona Lisa—by touching detailed, printed replicas. The initiative, developed in partnership with Monash University, helps students better […]
Breaking Barriers: This Duo Team is One Race Away from Making History
For Michael Sayih and Max Fink, racing is more than just a sport—it’s a shared journey toward making history. The South Florida duo has competed in races across the world, with one goal in mind: to become one of the first Duo Teams to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors together. Michael, who was […]
Volunteers Set New Record in Woodland Restoration Effort
A group of dedicated volunteers has set a new record by planting 1,100 trees in a single day as part of an ambitious woodland restoration project in Great Avon Wood near Bristol. The 113-acre site, a collaboration between Avon Needs Trees and the Forest of Avon Trust, aims to enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and […]
AI Breakthrough Solves Superbug Mystery in Just Two Days
A complex antibiotic resistance problem that took microbiologists a decade to unravel has been solved in just 48 hours by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. Professor José R. Penadés and his team at Imperial College London spent years investigating how superbugs develop immunity to antibiotics. When they tested Google’s AI tool, Co-Scientist, it quickly reached […]
Mexico Pioneers Breakthrough HPV Treatment
Dr. Eva Ramón Gallegos, a researcher in Mexico, has successfully eradicated HPV in 29 patients using a groundbreaking photodynamic therapy. This non-invasive technique not only eliminates the virus but also targets premalignant cervical lesions before they develop into cancer. Her method involves applying delta-aminolevulinic acid to the cervix, which transforms into a fluorescent substance that […]
Netherlands to Return Over 100 Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant step in addressing historical injustices. These artifacts, stolen by British soldiers in 1897 and later sold to the Dutch, include plaques, ornaments, and figures that hold deep cultural significance. Dutch Minister Eppo Bruins emphasized that repatriating these treasures helps restore Nigeria’s historical heritage, […]