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Solar energy self-consumption reached nearly 900 gigawatts globally in 2025, marking a historic milestone in the clean energy transition. Emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil are now leading the renewable energy race while wealthier nations fall behind.
A licensed psychologist is debunking the wellness industry's expensive version of self-care, revealing that true self-care often involves saying no and setting boundaries instead of spa days and shopping sprees. Her advice is resonating with thousands who thought they were failing at wellness.
Morocco just unlocked a clean energy breakthrough that could transform how millions power their homes. Starting June 2026, homeowners can finally install solar panels, use what they need, and sell extra power back to the grid.
El Salvador just opened applications for homeowners and businesses to install solar panels, store energy, and sell surplus power back to the grid with tax breaks. The new law makes clean energy more accessible and affordable for everyday people across the country.
Scientists at Rice University created a roadside sensor the size of an orange that helps self-driving cars see hidden obstacles like pedestrians and cyclists. The device works like a second set of eyes, catching blind spots that car sensors miss.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is coming back for another season despite serious health challenges that had him considering retirement. The two-time national champion announced he's ready to chase another title with the Jayhawks.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Cyprus installed 122 megawatts of new solar capacity in 2025, powered mostly by homeowners and businesses choosing self-consumption systems. The Mediterranean island is proving that renewable energy growth can thrive even when challenges force creative solutions.
A physician who turned to writing after a career-ending injury has published a rhythmic children's book teaching kids they're "perfectly perfect from birth." Dr. Tiffanie Tate's new story uses three friends to explore confidence, kindness, and self-image in ways young readers can understand.
A 1994 attack survivor told her friend "had I known this, my ordeal would never have happened," sparking a self-defense program that's now trained 16,000 women across South Africa. On March 18, 1,000 people will break boards together to fund training for 2,500 more women in 2026.
The Netherlands just became the first European country to approve Tesla's supervised self-driving technology after 18 months of rigorous safety testing. Dutch regulators say the system could dramatically improve road safety by reducing human error on highways and city streets.
When mean girls told 5-year-old Emmie they didn't like her, she responded with a powerful message about self-worth that's inspiring millions. Her mom caught it on video, and parents everywhere are taking notes.
Decades of military drone operations have taught engineers exactly how to make self-driving cars safer and more reliable. A former Navy fighter pilot is sharing five critical lessons that could prevent accidents and save lives on our roads.
Autonomous vehicle companies are taking their technology to one of the world's most challenging cities. Tokyo's narrow streets and dense traffic are becoming the ultimate testing ground for self-driving cars that could transform urban transportation worldwide.
Chinese automaker BYD is doing something no car company has done before: paying for crashes when its self-driving system is at fault. It's a game-changing move that puts accountability where the technology lives.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
A California auto shop owner spent two years and $40,000 converting a classic Ford Mustang into a fully electric Tesla with working self-driving software. The project proves Tesla's advanced technology can work in vehicles it was never designed for.
One of the world's largest food and beverage companies is expanding its use of self-driving trucks across North America, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology in everyday supply chains. The partnership between PepsiCo and Gatik is already delivering products with 98% on-time performance across three states.
NASA's Perseverance rover is about to break the record for most distance traveled on another planet, thanks to groundbreaking self-driving technology. The rover covered more ground in three years than its predecessor did in 15.
MIT researchers just solved a major problem that's kept lidar sensors bulky and expensive. Their breakthrough could bring safer, more affordable self-driving cars to our roads within years.
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