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Tata Power is piloting a new floating solar technology in India that uses a thin membrane instead of heavy pontoons, potentially making clean energy cheaper and easier to install on water. The test could help unlock India's massive 102 GW floating solar potential.
Nvidia has launched a full-stack safety system to make robots and self-driving cars safer around people, unlocking a $10 billion annual business. The technology is already helping humanoid robots work safely alongside humans in warehouses and factories.
Two Massachusetts brothers went viral after posting a blunt message defending their teenage employees from rude customers. Their simple reminder to "be kind" turned into a nationwide moment of support for young workers everywhere.
A great horned owl tangled in barbed wire brought together strangers who dropped everything to save it. Five people joined forces with wire cutters, gloves, and determination to free the majestic bird.
A new exhibition at Paris's Irish Cultural Centre is using contemporary art to explore Ireland's housing crisis and spark conversations about creative solutions. The show comes as housing shortages affect communities across Europe.
Namibia just released an ambitious climate action plan that could transform the carbon-negative nation into a model for sustainable development. The $30 billion strategy tackles everything from electric vehicles to drought-resistant livestock.
For 50 years, one Canadian university has quietly been breaking ground on Indigenous education and reconciliation. Now their Chair of Truth and Reconciliation is sharing what real commitment looks like.
A grandmother of 12 just shattered her own Guinness World Record for planking, proving age is just a number when it comes to crushing fitness goals. DonnaJean Wilde's dedication to core strength is inspiring people everywhere to rethink what's possible after 60.
Astronomers have discovered the first planet of its kind orbiting a white dwarf, a world literally built from the ashes of its dying sun. This breakthrough suggests countless "reborn" planets might exist across the universe.
One of Manhattan's most iconic Art Deco skyscrapers is getting a stunning makeover that will restore its famous crown to its former glory. The 95-year-old Chrysler Building's renovation will also fund full scholarships for college students.
A UAE water tech company just got a major boost to replace millions more plastic bottles with smart purification systems. The funding lets Wisewell grow without giving up ownership, a win for both innovation and sustainability.
Countries that buy oil and gas are racing ahead in clean energy, building renewable power three times faster than nations that sell fossil fuels. China, India, and Europe are leading the charge to break free from volatile fuel markets.
A team of physicists just solved one of knitting's biggest problems using math and a little help from their moms. Their new "robust knit" stitch stops mistakes from spreading across the entire fabric.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to decode elephant rumbles in Kenya, discovering that group choruses carry coordinated messages beyond simple individual calls. The breakthrough reveals elephants communicate with even more complexity than previously understood.
NASA just chose three missions to find underground caves, hidden ice, and track dangers on the Moon to prepare for humanity's first lunar base. The discoveries will help astronauts survive on the Moon and pave the way for Mars exploration.
When record rainfall turned a Chilean riverside town into a lake overnight, police helicopters became lifeboats for families and their pets. Swift action by emergency responders saved lives as the Mapocho river surged beyond its banks in the rainiest October the region has seen in 76 years.
Syria and the United Nations are teaming up to build a comprehensive program that will help the country fight drug trafficking more effectively. After three days of talks in Vienna, both sides agreed to share expertise, technology, and training to protect communities from narcotics.
Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo has a shot at becoming only the third person ever to break the marathon world record in Chicago this Sunday. The Ugandan runner came within 58 seconds of the current record earlier this year and will push the limits of human endurance on the same streets where legend Kelvin Kiptum made history. ---