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Bangladesh just approved its largest solar power plant yet, a 442 MW facility with eight hours of battery storage that will help end chronic power shortages. The $200 million project replaces a planned coal plant, marking a major shift toward clean energy.
Scientists created solar panels you can see through that could turn every window into a power source. They're targeting commercial rollout in 2028 for under $150 per square meter.
An international team of 73 scientists from 22 countries just solved a major problem holding back indoor solar panels. They created the first universal testing standards for solar cells that power devices using indoor light.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made sure beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker was part of the team's playoff celebration, crediting the late icon with helping guide improbable moments in their series win. The touching tribute shows how Uecker's 54-year legacy still lifts the team more than a year after his passing.
A wych elm that grows horizontally instead of upward has been crowned UK Tree of the Year after defying disease and coastal winds for 150 years. The whimsical Bendy Tree in Northern Ireland is the last survivor of a row planted to protect its seaside town.
A melted candy bar in a pocket led to one of the most revolutionary kitchen inventions in history. On October 8, 1945, self-taught engineer Percy Spencer received the patent that would transform how millions of people cook.
After 47 years abroad, one of Iran's most beloved violinists just returned home to cheering crowds in Tehran. His homecoming signals a quiet shift as more exiled artists reconnect with the country they left behind.
New research reveals how southern Africa can protect its most vulnerable farmers from devastating crop losses of up to 78%. Simple, proven solutions are helping communities prepare for the super El Niño arriving in 2026.
Three East African nations are shifting climate adaptation power directly to local communities who know their needs best. Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania are replacing boardroom decisions with solutions designed by the people living on the front lines.
A striped, giraffe-related forest dweller once captivated the world, but the okapi is now slipping toward extinction with little fanfare. Conservationists are racing to save this stunning rainforest animal before it disappears entirely.
More countries than ever voted to renew the UN mission investigating war crimes in Sudan, with three African nations joining the accountability effort for the first time. The growing coalition signals hope that justice will help end the devastating conflict.
Uganda is launching a renewed push to eliminate child labor after finding that 6.2 million children are currently working instead of being in school. Government officials are calling for stronger coordination and practical solutions to protect vulnerable children and break the cycle of poverty.
Zambia has finalized a landmark $1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States after successfully negotiating more protective data-sharing terms. The five-year deal will strengthen HIV/AIDS, malaria, and public health programs while respecting patient privacy.
Africa grows cotton but loses billions by exporting it raw instead of turning it into clothes and jobs. Now Benin is showing how keeping cotton processing local could create 300,000 jobs by 2030.
A UAE water technology company just earned $545,000 in government backing after saving 17.4 million plastic bottles from landfills. Wisewell's smart purification systems are proving that innovation and sustainability can flow together.
The mayor of Enfield, North Carolina, who earns $500 a month, is launching a national coalition to help America's smallest towns lead the clean energy revolution. His plan could give 60 million rural Americans a powerful new voice.
A wind-twisted elm in Newcastle has become the first Northern Irish tree to win UK Tree of the Year, beating trees that survived lightning strikes and centuries of storms. The 150-year-old "Bendy Tree" captured hearts by turning brutal Atlantic winds into a leafy rainbow that still shelters beachgoers today.
Vietnam's economy is booming with 9% growth in the first nine months of 2026, driven by surging manufacturing, investment, and tourism. The Southeast Asian nation is proving that smart policy and resilience can transform an entire country's future.