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Energy giant Shell is investing $20 billion in Nigeria's deep offshore oil projects, citing renewed investor confidence under stable leadership. The Bonga Southwest project could become one of the world's largest energy developments.
After losing everything to a devastating typhoon, 67 Filipino survivors are taking fossil fuel giant Shell to court in a groundbreaking climate justice case. It's the first lawsuit directly linking a major oil company to deaths and injuries from climate impacts in vulnerable communities.
Shell researchers have developed a breakthrough cooling fluid that could slash electric vehicle charging times to under 10 minutes while extending range. The innovation tackles one of the biggest barriers keeping drivers from going electric.
Young innovators tackled gaming addiction and sports tech at Egypt's EGYPES 2026 ceremony, turning classroom ideas into real-world solutions. Shell Egypt and the Ministry of Petroleum celebrated students who are solving problems affecting their generation.
Scientists at North Carolina State University created a protective shell that lets robots curl into a ball when danger strikes, just like an armadillo. The breakthrough could make rescue robots and space explorers tougher and smarter.
Researchers in Spain created paving blocks entirely from recycled materials, using discarded clam shells and mining waste to replace cement and gravel. The breakthrough could help the construction industry slash its massive carbon footprint while solving waste problems for other industries.
A 4-year-old giant tortoise with a shattered shell is walking again thanks to a veterinarian's ingenious custom contraption. The Filipino vet used hooks, wires, and dental acrylic to piece the broken carapace back together.
Jupiter's moon Europa just got more intriguing. NASA's Juno spacecraft measured the thickness of the icy shell covering Europa's hidden ocean, bringing scientists closer to understanding if life could exist there.
Scientists discovered that Neanderthals weren't just hunting for their next meal. Turtle shells found in Germany reveal our ancient relatives were crafty toolmakers with surprisingly sophisticated survival strategies.
Twenty-one Louisiana small business owners just gained access to expert training, coaching, and networks through Shell LiveWire's 2026 program. From veterinary care to construction, these entrepreneurs across 13 rural parishes are getting the tools to transform their communities.
In Rajasthan's scorching desert, where temperatures hit 50°C, Narpat Singh Rajpurohit is saving birds with repurposed coconut shells. The simple, zero-cost solution is now helping countless birds survive India's harshest summers.
Scientists created a waterproof material from discarded shrimp shells that actually becomes 50% stronger when immersed in water. This breakthrough could finally give us a sustainable plastic replacement that thrives in the environment instead of polluting it.
Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Hockey players, military veterans, and volunteers teamed up to haul six tons of oyster shells and install 40 concrete buoys to protect Tampa Bay's living shoreline. Each new oyster can filter two gallons of water per hour, making this a win for both the environment and the community.
A new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.
A former oil executive left Shell to prove that fracking technology can unlock unlimited clean energy from beneath our feet. The same controversial drilling method that extracts oil could now deliver renewable power 24/7, solving what solar and wind can't.
Restaurant leftovers are bringing California's lost oyster reefs back to life. A marine restoration program has turned dinner scraps into 12 tons of habitat for native oysters.
Maria Kuriakose returned to her home state of Kerala with an idea most people walk past every day: turning discarded coconut shells into beautiful, functional products. Her company Thenga Coco is now India's largest coconut shell product manufacturer, proving that waste can become opportunity.
An Australian wildlife carer is repairing cracked turtle shells using dental fillings, UV lights, and 3D-printed shell replacements. His innovative technique has already saved nearly 15 turtles hit by cars in the past year.
Researchers at Colossal Biosciences successfully grew baby chicks in transparent 3D-printed shells, a breakthrough that could help save endangered bird species. The artificial eggs use a special membrane that lets embryos breathe just like real shells do.
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