China’s humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts Posted July 25, 2025 While China’s men’s soccer team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than …
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on the mainstay H-2A rocket’s last flight Posted July 24, 2025 Japan on June 29 successfully launched a climate change-monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a n…
Super strong bikes help transform lives and improve healthcare in Ugandan community Posted July 23, 2025 Health workers in Uganda and people in the rural communities they serve say they're enjoying the benefits of having bikes especially designed for rugged terrain. …
Township mechanics in South Africa join together to turbocharge their small businesses Posted July 22, 2025 Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long faced challenges accessing spare parts due to the buying power of large urban car repair chains. …
An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration Posted July 21, 2025 For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic
Truckers practice English skills as US language policy takes effect Posted July 20, 2025 Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for future and current truck drivers after President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying truckers who do…
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it’s clean enough for swimming Posted July 19, 2025 A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted, it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water.…
Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills Posted July 18, 2025 Officials at the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy brought members of The Second City, Chicago’s storied improv theater, to teach police leaders the mo…
Cheerleaders can now go pro: Varsity Spirit’s new league offers pay Posted July 17, 2025 Varsity Spirit is starting a professional cheerleading league that promises to pay athletes, joining the crowded niche sports market that already includes softbal…
A digital mask could help speed up oil painting restoration Posted July 16, 2025 A high-tech breakthrough could speed up the restoration of centuries-old paintings using a digital mask. Scientists say the method, tested on a 15th-century work, took hours inste…