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India's Cheetah Comeback Just Hit 53 — And It's Only Getting Started

Mar 11, 2026

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India's Cheetah Comeback Just Hit 53 — And It's Only Getting Started

From extinction to a population that just crossed the half-century mark, the world's boldest big-cat reintroduction is surpassing all expectations.

The German City That Took On a Global Giant — and Came Out on Top

Mar 9, 2026

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The German City That Took On a Global Giant — and Came Out on Top

A 50-cent charge on disposable cups started a legal battle that went all the way to Germany's highest court. The city won every time.

From Prison Dream to Philadelphia's Streets — With a Washing Machine

Mar 9, 2026

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From Prison Dream to Philadelphia's Streets — With a Washing Machine

Joe Richardson had 14 years behind bars to think about what he'd do differently. The answer was a trailer, a washing machine, and a few hours every week.

$1 Billion for the world’s most urgent challenges

Mar 6, 2026

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$1 Billion for the world’s most urgent challenges

In two days, TED's philanthropic project raised its largest ever sum — and the 10 organisations receiving it are taking on some of humanity's hardest problems.

What If the Best Thing for Your Mental Health Was a Walk?

Mar 6, 2026

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What If the Best Thing for Your Mental Health Was a Walk?

The largest review of its kind has found that regular physical activity may ease depression symptoms about as well as talking therapy.

The Indigenous Communities Quietly Saving Nearly a Million Hectares of the Amazon

Mar 6, 2026

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The Indigenous Communities Quietly Saving Nearly a Million Hectares of the Amazon

While global deforestation continues at alarming rates, local communities in Bolivia have taken matters into their own hands — and the results are remarkable.

The Farming Revolution Quietly Transforming Lives Across Rural Kenya

Mar 5, 2026

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The Farming Revolution Quietly Transforming Lives Across Rural Kenya

With nothing more than different techniques and shared knowledge, 60,000 farmers are harvesting more, wasting less, and building something that lasts.

Scientists Have Taught Bacteria to Hunt Cancer From the Inside

Mar 4, 2026

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Scientists Have Taught Bacteria to Hunt Cancer From the Inside

The idea sounds like science fiction — but the biology is surprisingly elegant, and the early results are turning heads.

Kazakhstan Is Building a Forest to Bring Back a Tiger That's Been Gone for 70 Years

Mar 4, 2026

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Kazakhstan Is Building a Forest to Bring Back a Tiger That's Been Gone for 70 Years

One tree at a time, a country is remaking itself into somewhere a tiger can call home.

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