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Meet Alexander Zanders: The founder revolutionising Africa's 'unbankable' farmers into a $100 billion opportunity with just a credit assessment

UfarmX is revolutionizing the agricultural finance landscape in Africa by establishing a robust, data-driven credit system for farmers. Founded by Alexander Zanders, the company seeks to bridge the crucial financing gap faced by millions of farmers. Already, UfarmX has successfully assessed thousands of farmers, enabling meaningful commerce, and is changing how agricultural investments are perceiv...

Meet Lucas Tadao: 14-year-old Brazilian student who turned cassava peels into biodegradable trays that could help replace Styrofoam and reduce plastic pollution

How beavers are restoring rivers, wetlands, and wildlife across North America

Once nearly eradicated due to extensive fur trapping, beavers are making a notable comeback in North American rivers. Their innate talent for constructing dams contributes to the formation of ponds and wetlands, which support a wide array of wildlife. The rejuvenated habitats formed by beavers enhance resilience against droughts and wildfires in arid areas.

How Iran's military ran a $4bn gambling network as part of a sanctions-dodging op: Report

In 1997, a mysterious sound echoed across the Pacific. Years later, scientists traced the 'Bloop' to Antarctica

Punjab man Gurpreet Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ over alleged drug trafficking, illegal arms trade

Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and…”

70-million-year-old mammal fossil discovered in Mongolia rewrites the story of early mammal evolution

A new fossil from Mongolia's Gobi Desert has reshaped mammalian evolutionary understanding. This 70-million-year-old Tamirkhan balcarceli fossil belonged to zhelestids, which were previously misunderstood. The complete skeleton shows zhelestids were not early placental mammals as once thought. Instead, they were part of the extinct zalambdalestoid lineage, which evolved similar teeth independen...

Netherlands tried to recreate prehistoric Europe on reclaimed land

A Swedish doctor spent 80 minutes trapped beneath river ice. Months later, she returned to work after one of medicine's most extraordinary recoveries

This Brazilian truck driver has built more than 1,700 wooden homes for stray dogs and cats, giving them shelter from rain and cold

A Massachusetts mother helped save one of America's dirtiest rivers

Scientists say massive Pacific Ring of Fire eruptions may have cooled Earth for centuries

Large volcanic eruptions from the Pacific Ring of Fire influenced past climate. These eruptions correlate with major glacial advances and cold spells. Over eighty percent of glacial advances occurred near significant eruptions. Volcanic sulphur aerosols cause atmospheric cooling and reduce solar radiation. These eruptions may have intensified the 8.2 ka cold event.

A wild Himalayan spice is helping 200 families protect 100 sq km of forest while generating an income of Rs 39 lakh

Indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh are now earning livelihoods from a native spice. This wild Himalayan spice, known locally as Khagi, is helping over two hundred families. The community-led system for harvesting and marketing the spice supports forest patrols and biodiversity monitoring. This initiative provides a direct economic incentive for people to protect their forests and agricu...

Indian national in US on visitor visa jailed for $3.7 million fraud scheme targeting elders

Archaeologists discovered Spain's oldest known Roman library inside a villa in Córdoba

Archaeologists identified a room at Fuente Álamo as the oldest Roman library. This space was previously thought to be a shrine to the god Mithras. The library's architecture matches known Roman library designs and is the westernmost in the empire. Its discovery highlights the cultural ambitions of its wealthy owner. This finding offers a unique glimpse into Roman intellectual life in Baetica.

Scientists trained 182 pet dogs to sniff out one of America's most destructive invasive insects, and most successfully found its hidden eggs

14-year-old Montana boy uses Rodeo Lasso to save drowning man on camping trip

A family camping trip in Montana turned into a dramatic rescue when 14-year-old Jory Thomas used his rodeo lasso skills to save a man from the fast-moving Yellowstone River. After a raft and paddleboard crashed into a bridge pillar, one person was swept downstream. Jory roped the man on his first attempt and pulled him safely to shore before emergency responders arrived.

U.S. avocado imports cut chemical use, reduce nitrogen pollution by 10%

New United States import rules for Mexican avocados prompted growers to reduce chemical use. This change significantly lowered nitrogen pollution in nearby Mexican waterways. Stricter inspections and phytosanitary certificates encouraged more careful pest management practices. The market access incentivized cleaner production methods without halting trade. This demonstrates how trade policies can ...

World's first power plant: Salt water meets fresh water to generate electricity

Solved water crisis by turning seawater into drinking water using solar power

In 2003, a retired man planted trees on forgotten land alone; 20 years later, it had become one of Sao Paulo's largest urban forests

Teen lifeguard saves 3 in massive waves on first day, earns Trump’s praise

A 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder Williams performed a dramatic ocean rescue in Santa Cruz. He bravely pulled a 10-year-old boy from powerful surf at Seabright Beach. After his shift, Williams also helped save two more individuals in a separate incident. This heroic teenager received nationwide praise for his actions and bravery. His dedication highlights the importance of lifeguard training and...

America cancelled the world's most powerful particle collider, leaving a 22.5-km tunnel hidden beneath Texas for more than 30 years

400 hours counting caterpillars changed what we knew about LED lighting