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Four projects across New Mexico just received over $17 million to unlock the state's underground heat potential for clean electricity. The research could position New Mexico as a geothermal energy leader while creating new opportunities for oil and gas workers.
California just signed three new laws that will lower energy bills, let renters access solar power, and make the grid work smarter. More than 70% of Californians wanted these changes.
New York just renewed a program bringing AI companions to older adults at risk of loneliness, and the results are stunning. Nearly all participants report feeling less lonely and more connected to the world.
A Swedish startup is using smart AI to keep animals safe from trains, planes, and cars while preventing costly delays. Their devices have already helped protect wildlife across three continents.
A Massachusetts startup just revealed a fusion reactor small enough to sit on a tabletop, making the clean energy dream faster and cheaper to test. Cambridge Heavy Industries raised $6.2 million to perfect the design that could power our future.
Your next smart home device might be a personal AI assistant that knows you better than your phone does. A leading AI chip CEO says the technology is almost ready.
As climate change disrupts farming worldwide, Scotland's steady weather and renewable energy could transform it into a major food producer. Researchers are already preparing crops for 2100 by testing how plants handle future conditions today.
When Australians fell in love with rooftop solar panels, they created a massive grid problem. One Queensland entrepreneur turned that challenge into a worldwide solution.
Wales' women's football team is two games away from making their first-ever World Cup after beating Albania 3-0. The victory extends their record-breaking winning streak to 10 matches.
When a surprise October blizzard knocked out power for 400,000 people two days before their wedding, Leah and Tom Samol refused to cancel. Their determination to marry amid the chaos taught them a lesson that's strengthened their marriage for two decades.
Researchers turned male mouse embryos into healthy, fertile females for the first time, opening new possibilities for saving endangered animals. The breakthrough could help rescue species with only a few surviving individuals.
New Brunswick just secured nearly $270 million in federal funding to power its clean energy future. The investment marks one of the largest provincial clean energy commitments in Atlantic Canada this year.
Four innovative agriculture technology companies will pitch their game-changing solutions to 600 fresh produce farmers in Hawaii next month. The competition could transform how growers protect crops, extend food shelf life, and harvest with robots.
Scientists discovered a 170-million-year-old crocodile relative with needle-thin teeth after spotting tiny black circles on fossils from Morocco. The finding reveals how prehistoric predators filled unexpected niches by snacking on shrimp instead of hunting large prey.
A federal judge has stopped the government from cutting down more trees at a historic D.C. golf course after over 400 were removed in one weekend. The court will now hear testimony from top officials to get answers about what's really happening.
Researchers across the continent are attaching tiny transmitters to migrating Monarch butterflies to unlock the secrets of their incredible 3,000-mile journey to Mexico. This groundbreaking tracking project could help save these beloved pollinators for future generations.
Apple's new $599 smart home display lets you access your digital life without constantly reaching for your phone. The device uses facial recognition and AI to give each family member a personalized experience while keeping your data secure.
South Australia just became the first place in Australia to secure the world-famous Michelin Guide, putting local restaurants on the global culinary stage. Wednesday night's ceremony will reveal which restaurants make the cut in this Australian-first achievement.