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Teenager Wins Gold for Inventing Electricity-Free Irrigation System

At just 14, Jia Mingxuan developed a low-cost irrigation system that collects water from the air without electricity. Built in Inner Mongolia, his invention earned a gold medal at the 2025 iENA fair in Nuremberg. The project is drawing renewed attention for its potential to support reforestation in dry climates.

Spain Surges Ahead in Naval Power as Navantia Outpaces Rivals

Navantia has achieved a major breakthrough by laying the keel of the F-113 Menéndez de Avilés seven months ahead of schedule, while Germany’s F-126 program has collapsed amid soaring costs. Spain’s progress in frigate and submarine construction is reshaping Europe’s naval field.

EU Capitals Demand Swift Return of Ceuta Migrants to Morocco

Several EU countries are urging Spain and Morocco to accelerate the return of migrants after mass crossings in Ceuta. Some governments have proposed suspending Spain from Schengen, as the crisis prompts new border controls and fuels political tension.

Scientists Trace Modern Cats to a 30-Million-Year-Old Predator

New research identifies Proailurus, an ancient Eurasian predator, as the earliest true cat and ancestor of all modern felines. Its fossils shed light on how domestic cats and big cats such as lions and tigers evolved from a tree-dwelling hunter that disappeared 25 million years ago.

Volkswagen Engineers Arrested in $5 Billion Rivian Insider Trading Scandal

Two former Volkswagen engineers were reportedly detained in California over alleged stock trades tied to the company’s partnership with Rivian, but do not corroborate the arrests. The partnership is documented; no basic charging document or official agency statement confirming the alleged case was identified.

Why Some Drivers Store Car Keys in the Microwave at Home

Placing car keys inside a microwave has become a viral tip for blocking keyless entry signals and deterring relay thefts. But experts warn that this home hack carries real risks and recommend safer, purpose-built alternatives for protecting modern vehicles.

Thousands Watch Historic U17 Submarine Move Across Germany

The retired German Navy submarine U17 drew crowds as it traveled from Speyer to Sinsheim, crossing highways and rail lines before squeezing through tight urban spaces on a 240-wheel trailer. The four-week operation turned local towns into a stage for one of Europe’s most ambitious technical transports.