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The pressure is real. The risk is global. And the time to rethink how we tackle destructive wildfires is now. Learn more about the recently announced #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalists who are helping make this future possible. xprize.org/news/fightin...

10.03.2026 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wildfire Seasons Are Starting to Overlap. That Spells Trouble for Firefighting.

As fire seasons lengthen, the margin for response is shrinking. A new global study shows #wildfire seasons are increasingly overlapping, making it harder for countries to share firefighters, aircraft, and equipment when disasters strike. Learn more. โฌ‡๏ธ www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/c...

#wildfires

10.03.2026 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#XPRIZEHealthspan is made possible thanks to the generosity of Co-Title Sponsors Hevolution Foundation and SOLVE FSHD, in addition to other individual benefactors. GSK, a global biopharma company, is the Official Pharmaceutical Industry Partner of XPRIZE Healthspan.

09.03.2026 16:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What if the #aging process wasnโ€™t just something we endured, but something we could ultimately shape? Scientists can now measure aging and identify key biological switches. Meet the #XPRIZEHealthspan Qualified Teams that are turning science into solutions. www.xprize.org/news/xprize-...

#Healthspan

09.03.2026 16:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#XPRIZEHealthspan is made possible thanks to the generosity of Co-Title Sponsors Hevolution Foundation and SOLVE FSHD, in addition to other individual benefactors. GSK, a global biopharma company, is the Official Pharmaceutical Industry Partner of XPRIZE Healthspan.

06.03.2026 17:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aging affects us all. Parents, grandparents, friends, and ourselves. ๐Ÿฉบ

But what if aging didnโ€™t mean decline?

Thatโ€™s the mission of the #XPRIZEHealthspan competition. Learn about the Qualified Teams here. www.xprize.org/prizes/healt...

#Healthspan #Health #Aging

06.03.2026 17:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Calling all biomedical scientists and healthspan entrepreneurs! ๐Ÿฉบ Join #XPRIZEHealthspan partner @afar.org on March 12 at 12pm ET / 9am PT for a webinar on the science, promise, and limits of biohacking for longevity. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#healthspan

05.03.2026 18:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
From Gaming to Global Learning: The Innovation Shaping the Future of Education | XPRIZE Innovators
From Gaming to Global Learning: The Innovation Shaping the Future of Education | XPRIZE Innovators YouTube video by XPRIZE

THIS innovator is helping to close education gaps throughโ€ฆGAMING! ๐Ÿคฏ Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and learn how the learning software developed by Enuma CEO and Co-founder Sooinn Lee for the Global Learning XPRIZE is empowering kids globally. โฌ‡๏ธ www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tce...

#Learning #Gaming

04.03.2026 17:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The future of #water depends on scalable solutions built today. ๐Ÿ’งThatโ€™s the mission behind #XPRIZEWaterScarcity. Recently, judges gathered to select Semifinalists advancing in the competition with their breakthrough desalination tech. Meet the judges: www.xprize.org/news/meet-th...

#WaterScarcity

03.03.2026 17:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

XPRIZE #QuantumApplications is made possible thanks to the generous support of title sponsor Google Quantum AI and presenting partner GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation.

02.03.2026 17:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Final call! โฐ๐ŸšจThe Wildcard Registration for the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications competition closes soon. This pathway is for evaluation-ready teams with real-world quantum use cases. Ready to be assessed at the highest level? Learn more here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...

#Quantum #QuantumComputing

02.03.2026 17:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI For Good - YouTube

This kind of responsible, mission-tested AI shows how intelligent systems can extend human reachโ€”on Mars and far beyond. Dive deeper into other real-world applications of responsible AI in our AI for Good series. โฌ‡๏ธ
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

27.02.2026 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NASA Rover Drove Across Mars Without Human Control For Two Days In December, NASA took another small, incremental step towards autonomous surface rovers.

With AI guiding the way, NASAโ€™s Perseverance rover is taking a major step toward true autonomy on #Mars. ๐Ÿš€In a recent demonstration, the rover used AI-generated waypoints to navigate the Martian surface without human control. Learn more.โฌ‡๏ธ www.sciencealert.com/nasa-rover-d...

#AI #NASA #Perseverance

27.02.2026 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wildfire response is entering a new eraโ€”powered by sensors, AI, and autonomous, uncrewed aerial systems at scale. The #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalists are helping lead this shift. Meet the teams: xprize.org/news/fightin...

#wildfire #wildfires #AI

26.02.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This competition will unlock lifelong opportunities for communities worldwideโ€”making it one of the highest-leverage investments for long-term opportunity and economic growth, starting with our children.
Learn how to fund or support the Accelerate Learning XPRIZE. www.xprize.org/competitions...

25.02.2026 17:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At the #AUSummit, XPRIZE's Alexander Nicholas and Giulia Dโ€™Amico unveiled the #AccelerateLearning XPRIZEโ€”a competition aimed at ensuring every child worldwide masters foundational literacy and numeracy early, equitably, and at scale, starting with Africa and the Global South.

#Learning #Africa

25.02.2026 17:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is why the technologies being developed from the #XPRIZEWildfire competition are so crucial. Learn more about the Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalist Teams who are developing technologies to protect lives, communities, and ecosystems alike. xprize.org/news/fightin...

24.02.2026 17:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States.

#Wildfire smoke isnโ€™t just an environmental issue, itโ€™s a public health challenge. New research shows that long-term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke has been linked to tens of thousands of severe health outcomes annually in the U.S. Learn more. โฌ‡๏ธ apnews.com/article/wild...

#wildfires

24.02.2026 17:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI For Good - YouTube

This article showcases a powerful example of AI expanding current human understanding by using game simulations to unlock insights from ancient history. Learn more about how AI is driving discovery and tackling real-world challenges in our AI for Good series. โฌ‡๏ธ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

23.02.2026 17:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI helps archaeologists solve a Roman gaming mystery Researchers used AI-driven virtual players to test more than 100 rule sets, matching gameplay to wear patterns on a Roman limestone board.

What happens when AI meets an ancient game no one knew how to play for nearly a century? ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽฎ Researchers used artificial intelligence to decode a lost Roman board gameโ€”reverse-engineering its rules from wear patterns carved into limestone. Learn more. โฌ‡๏ธ www.sciencenews.org/article/ai-r...

#AI

23.02.2026 17:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new wave of water innovation is changing whatโ€™s possible. ๐Ÿ’งBy 2030, global demand is expected to outpace supply by 40%. But our water future doesnโ€™t have to look like this. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are reimagining desalination. Learn more. xprize.org/prizes/water...

#WaterScarcity

20.02.2026 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

XPRIZE Healthspan is made possible thanks to the generosity of Co-Title Sponsors Hevolution Foundation and SOLVE FSHD, in addition to other individual benefactors. GSK, a global biopharma company, is the Official Pharmaceutical Industry Partner of XPRIZE Healthspan.

19.02.2026 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#XPRIZEHealthspan is incentivizing teams to develop breakthrough therapeutic solutions designed to restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function by a minimum of 10 years, with a goal of 20 years. Learn more about the Qualified Teams here. www.xprize.org/news/xprize-...

19.02.2026 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can exercise and anti-inflammatories fend off aging? A study aims to find out New research is underway to test whether a combination of high-intensity interval training and generic medicines can slow down aging and fend off age-related diseases. Here's how it might work.

Aging isnโ€™t just about candles on a cake. As the immune system changes, chronic inflammation can impact mobility, cognition, and vitality. Scientists are now testing whether combining proven strategies can help slow this decline. Learn more. โฌ‡๏ธ www.npr.org/2026/01/19/n...

#Healthspan #Health

19.02.2026 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ธ: David Hecker/MSC

18.02.2026 17:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At the @munsecconf.bsky.social, XPRIZE CEO Anousheh Ansari joined global leaders to examine how prize competitions can drive real-world impactโ€”from innovation to peace. Ansari took part in a powerful conversation on prize incentives, credibility, and shaping change in uncertain times.

18.02.2026 17:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Day 3 of #MSC2026, Aurora CEO Armine Afeyan joined Anousheh Ansari (@xprize.org), Mo Ibrahim (Mo Ibrahim Foundation), & Armin Laschet (Committee on Foreign Affairs of the German Bundestag) in a conversation moderated by Kristian Berg Harpviken (Norwegian Nobel Institute).

16.02.2026 11:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wildfires move fast. So must our response.

#XPRIZEWildfire recently named five Finalist teams advancing in the Autonomous Wildfire Response Track, developing systems to detect and suppress fires in minutes. Learn more from XPRIZE Wildfireโ€™s Andrea Santy. www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...

#Wildfire

17.02.2026 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #XPRIZECarbonRemoval competition may be over, but its impact continues. The competition brought about a new generation of carbon dioxide removal solutions. #ICYMI โ€“ check out our docuseries to learn more about the competition. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

๐Ÿ“ธ: TIME

#CarbonRemoval

13.02.2026 17:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

XPRIZE Healthspan is made possible thanks to the generosity of Co-Title Sponsors Hevolution Foundation and SOLVE FSHD, in addition to other individual benefactors. GSK, a global biopharma company, is the Official Pharmaceutical Industry Partner of XPRIZE Healthspan.

12.02.2026 17:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0