Edition 28
June 2, 2026
Nature's ingenuity, brilliant solutions, and inspiring people proving age is just a number—plus a major cancer breakthrough!
Ecosystem of Pansies Thrives on Soil Contaminated by Lead Mining–Turning it into Clean Organic Compounds
Pansies are thriving on toxic lead-mining soil, transforming dangerous heavy metals into harmless organic compounds. These unique wildflowers create vibrant grasslands, enriching ecosystems and reducing pollution naturally.
Mathematician solves origami donut efficiency challenge with fewest folds
Mathematician Richard Evan Schwartz has proven that an origami donut (torus) can be made with the fewest possible eight vertices. This breakthrough in geometric efficiency could inspire applications in design, architecture, and art.
In Java, a women’s collective is helping save gibbons through forest-inspired textiles
Empowering Javan women, this textile collective crafts forest-inspired fabrics, transforming local flora into unique patterns. Their work not only uplifts women economically but also fosters a deeper connection to and protection of the endangered gibbon's habitat.
Meet the 96-YO Bengaluru Marathoner Who Picked up Running at 91 & Hasn’t Stopped Since
At 91, Bengaluru's N S Dattatreya discovered his passion for running, now a 98-year-old marathon champion inspiring thousands. He's a testament that age is no barrier to fitness, encouraging everyone to embrace an active lifestyle.
Landmark cancer trial shows success against ‘undruggable’ cancer — raising hopes for future treatments
New drug daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival for advanced pancreatic cancer patients by targeting previously "undruggable" RAS proteins. This breakthrough offers hope for future treatments against difficult-to-target cancers.
