A city installed more streetlights in parks to improve safety

A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energyLocal cafes reported a 40% increase in customers during morning hours due to new breakfast menus

The World Bank approved a $650 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural healthcare clinicsA tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 32A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space exploration

Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adultsThe city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces

An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boatersThe national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall

Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devicesA bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service

Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletesThe public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

(责任编辑：Knowledge Bites)

• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance to the continental championship
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties
• ·A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market