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Walmart just hit a major milestone in making electric vehicle charging as easy as grocery shopping. The retail giant now operates 100 company-owned fast-charging stations across 20 states, with thousands more planned by 2030.
A small-town Virginia electric vehicle company just handed the keys to its first customer, proving you don't need Silicon Valley to build the future. Narro Trucks is creating high-paying manufacturing jobs in rural Appalachia while challenging West Coast dominance in the EV industry.
A Florida company just won a major agriculture award for technology that increases rainfall without chemicals or planes. Their solar-powered systems help drought-stricken farmers access more water at costs they can actually afford.
When Michael Lomonaco tried training with his Air Force-bound son, exercise made him weaker instead of stronger. A groundbreaking cell therapy gave him his life back.
Researchers at MIT just cracked a way to find cleaner ammonia production catalysts in a fraction of the time. Their breakthrough could help tackle an industry responsible for 1.5 percent of all global emissions.
A biotech startup's experimental pill designed to replicate exercise benefits and curb appetite has passed its first human safety trial with flying colors. The drug could offer a new approach to weight management without the harsh side effects that make many people quit current medications.
A tech journalist accidentally discovered that iOS 27's new voice-command shortcut can block distracting apps during work hours, offering a fresh solution to mindless scrolling. The feature turns simple spoken requests into phone-blocking commands that actually work.
A non-engineer solved Europe's solar cable theft problem by asking one simple question: why document crime instead of preventing it? Her solution has stopped 100% of thefts at protected sites.
New Zealand's solar power capacity jumped by more than half in just one year, bringing the island nation closer to its clean energy future. The growth marks a turning point as large solar farms now feed directly into the national grid for the first time.
In the 2022 NBA Finals, Warriors guard Jordan Poole hit two massive shots in 30 seconds that shifted the entire series momentum. His mentor Stephen Curry's proud reaction captured what happens when young talent rises in championship moments.
A Nigerian restaurant in Boston's Nubian Square is serving homesick travelers authentic pepper soup and plantains straight off their international flights. Suya Joy was built to give Nigerian immigrants a taste of home while introducing Bostonians to West African cuisine.
When record-breaking heat waves struck Europe this summer, solar panels delivered 17% more power than usual while nuclear plants and wind farms struggled. The continent's energy crisis just revealed a bright solution for our warming world.
Scientists are launching Fat Marmot Week, a fun voting contest to save their 60-year study of Colorado's adorable ground squirrels after federal funding cuts threatened to shut it down. After losing two-thirds of their marmot population to climate impacts last winter, researchers are fighting to keep this vital long-term wildlife study alive.
Scientists discovered a spiny seahorse hiding in plain sight for over 100 years in India. They named it after Amanda Vincent, the "mother" of seahorse research who missed seeing it herself decades ago.
Camera traps in western Tanzania captured the first footage of rare servaline serval kittens in the country, delighting researchers studying Africa's wild cats. The discovery highlights how much we still have to learn about the continent's wildlife.
From a sunset proposal to strangers cheering at an airport, these five viral moments prove the internet still has plenty of heart. Sometimes we all need a reminder that joy exists everywhere.
When a beloved 50-year-old pizza restaurant caught fire, neighbors launched a fundraiser to keep the entire staff paid during repairs. The community raised over $21,000 in days to support the workers waiting to return.
Costa Rica's Golfo Dulce is the only place on Earth where humpback whales from both hemispheres meet to raise their young. A stunning new documentary reveals why this remote inlet became nature's chosen nursery.