When you think of rats, "hero" is probably not the first word that comes to mind. But Magawa was no ordinary rodent. From his birth in 2013 to his passing in 2022, this African giant pouched rat helped save hundreds of lives in Cambodia by sniffing out hidden landmines. On April 3, 2026, Magawa was honored with a seven-foot (2.1 m) stone statue in the city of Siem Reap. The unveiling was timed to coincide with the International Day for Mine Awareness on April 4.
Read news articleAn 18-wheeler made history on April 29, 2026, when it completed a fully autonomous commercial delivery along a Texas highway. The truck traveled 231 miles (372 km) from Houston to Dallas. This was not the first driverless truck delivery in the United States. However, previous trips relied on remote human operators or took place on private roads. This journey was handled entirely by the truck's onboard AI system from start to finish along a public highway.
Read news articleA tiny insect that lived about 100 million years ago has been given a name inspired by Stray Kids, a South Korean boy band. The newly described species, Carcinonepa libererrantes (C. libererrantes), dates back to the Cretaceous Period. This is the time when dinosaurs still roamed Earth.
Read news articleHistory was made at the 2026 London Marathon, as two runners finished in under two hours for the first time in an official race. Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. Yomif Kejelcha followed just 11 seconds later at 1:59:41. Meanwhile, Tigst Assefa set a new women-only world record, finishing in 2:15:41. While many factors contributed to these performances, all three athletes shared one key advantage. They all wore the adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes.
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