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A UC Santa Barbara professor says the secret to fighting climate change might be hiding in plain sight: plants that grow back year after year. Her new book shows how perennial crops could slash emissions, feed more people, and heal damaged soil.
A simple planting technique helps rain lily bulbs return with fresh flowers every monsoon without replanting. Gardener Poonam from Ludhiana shares the soil mix and watering routine that keeps these hardy bulbs thriving season after season.
A Mississippi town is rallying volunteers to transform a downtown park with 1,000 vibrant caladium bulbs in a single morning. The community planting party shows how neighbors can beautify their city together.
In 1951, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory lit four light bulbs with the world's first usable nuclear electricity, launching an industry that now powers nations. Eight decades later, the Chicago-area lab just fired up a supercomputer that performs a quintillion calculations per second.
A competitive gardener in England just grew an elephant garlic bulb the size of a small animal. Graham Barratt's record-breaking bulb weighs nearly four pounds and stretches 7.5 inches across.
A reimagined royal garden inspired by Venus's orbital pattern opens to visitors at Windsor Castle this summer. The 200-year-old space features wildflower meadows, 11,000 spring bulbs, and pathways designed around celestial geometry.
Thomas Edison's 1879 light bulb experiments likely produced graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning material that wouldn't be officially discovered for another 125 years. Rice University scientists recreated his work and found the inventor accidentally created one of the 21st century's most important materials.
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Scientists in China discovered a climbing vine that's mastered an incredible survival trick: it grows fake berries that fool birds into spreading its cloned offspring across the landscape. The black-bulb yam can't reproduce sexually, so it evolved berry-like decoys to hitch rides to better growing spots.
A young French-American chemist has developed a breakthrough process to recover rare earth metals from old neon bulbs, potentially ending dependence on China's near-total control of these critical resources. The innovation could transform how we recycle essential materials used in everything from smartphones to electric cars.
America's Argonne National Laboratory just hit 80 years of changing the world, from lighting the first nuclear-powered bulbs in 1951 to launching the world's fastest supercomputer in 2025. This powerhouse of innovation continues accelerating discoveries that power homes, heal diseases, and solve humanity's biggest challenges.
A fully functional tiny house powered entirely by rooftop solar panels is traveling around Rochester, giving people hands-on experiences with heat pumps, LED bulbs, and other clean energy tech. The Climate Solutions Accelerator wants everyone to see how affordable green upgrades work in real life.
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A growing team of volunteers is hiking mountains and valleys across South Africa's Western Cape to find and protect endangered wildflowers before they disappear forever. They've already rediscovered species thought to be lost and rescued 35 rare bulbs from a construction site.
The U.S. women's curling team just pulled off something that's never happened before at the Olympics. They defeated perennial powerhouse Canada 9-8, breaking a streak that's lasted since curling joined the Winter Games in 1998.
LED technology uses 90% less energy than old bulbs and can be fine-tuned to reduce light pollution while keeping streets safe. Lighting designers in London and Paris are showing how intelligent LED design can bring back darker, healthier nights without sacrificing visibility.
Thousands of Indiana University fans braved near-zero temperatures to celebrate their football team's first-ever national championship. The Hoosiers, once considered a perennial doormat, capped an undefeated season with a historic win.
After decades of losing seasons at the bottom of the Big Ten, Indiana University's football team now stands one win away from completing one of college football's greatest turnarounds. The Hoosiers have climbed from perennial underdogs to national contenders in a transformation that's inspiring fans across the sport.
A lightbulb in Livermore, California has been glowing for more than 120 years, proving that quality craftsmanship can truly stand the test of time. The story behind its longevity reveals a fascinating chapter in industrial history.
The U.S. national laboratory that first turned nuclear energy into electricity in 1951 just launched the world's most powerful supercomputer. Argonne's eight decades of breakthroughs show how sustained scientific investment creates tools that change everyday life.
A small Arizona town is bringing volunteers into seniors' homes for free safety repairs this July. In just four hours, neighbors will help older adults stay independent with tasks many can't afford or manage alone.
A humble clay tennis court in Rockhampton, Australia, where Rod Laver learned to play 80 years ago, is being preserved by dedicated volunteers. The same court where an 11-time Grand Slam champion hit his first shots is still open to anyone who asks for the key.
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