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James Mason hadn't raced competitively in over a decade when he decided to run a marathon in a Swedish zinc mine, becoming a Guinness World Record holder. He not only completed the grueling 26.2 miles in total darkness and stifling heat, he crossed the finish line first.
A UK energy company just brought Sweden closer to reliable renewable power by launching three massive battery projects that will help balance the country's growing clean energy grid. The move strengthens Europe's push toward stable, carbon-free electricity.
A Swedish company just proved you can slash construction emissions by three quarters without buying anything new. Their breakthrough reuse program for heating and cooling systems is changing how buildings get renovated.
Researchers across Sweden are discovering wonder in the world's smallest creatures, from microscopic beetles to parasitic wasps. Their passion proves that nature's most overlooked species hold extraordinary secrets worth celebrating.
A major energy company just switched on a massive battery system in Sweden that helps solar and wind power flow smoothly to homes and businesses. The project marks a bright spot for renewable energy storage after Europe's battery industry faced setbacks.
Swedish researchers have developed an AI tool that can identify people at high risk of developing deadly skin cancer up to five years before it appears. The breakthrough could help doctors catch melanoma early, when it's most treatable.
Johanna and Oskar Karlqvist fooled their guests by disguising their wedding ceremony as a 30th birthday celebration. The couple exchanged vows at the exact spot in Gothenburg where they first met a decade earlier.
A Swedish company is bringing a first-of-its-kind ocean platform that harvests wave, wind, and solar energy simultaneously to Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The hybrid system could produce 160% more energy than single-source ocean platforms while cutting costs.
Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are voluntarily confronting centuries of forced assimilation against Indigenous Sámi people and other minorities. The truth commissions now shift from uncovering painful histories to creating real change.
Finland and Sweden are finally connecting by rail this summer, making it possible to travel by train from the Arctic Circle all the way to Portugal's coast. The historic link solves a 19th-century track problem and ends Finland's rail isolation from continental Europe.
A new high-speed catamaran connecting Swedish islands will carry 1,500 passengers and 400 cars while slashing fuel use with an advanced battery system. The Gotland Horizon X shows how clean tech can work at massive scale without sacrificing speed or capacity.
Sweden, Finland, and Denmark have invested so heavily in wind and hydropower that electricity prices now regularly fall below $0—sometimes for weeks at a time. Their success story shows how renewable energy can deliver both climate wins and cheaper power for everyday people.
The U.S. women's hockey team crushed Sweden 5-0 in their Olympic semifinal, staying undefeated and setting up a gold medal showdown. They haven't trailed once all tournament and just extended their shutout streak past 331 minutes.
A Swedish renewable energy company just transformed itself to tackle one of Europe's biggest clean transport challenges. Renewable Power Accelerator is now building charging infrastructure for electric freight trucks across the continent.
Sweden added more than 21,000 solar installations last year, bringing the nation's total clean energy capacity to enough electricity to power over 13% of all households. The Nordic country is proving that even northern climates can embrace solar power at scale.
Sweden just added 21,600 solar power plants in a single year, bringing the country's total to over 314,000 installations that now generate enough clean electricity for 13% of all Swedish households. The Nordic nation is proving that even countries with long, dark winters can make solar energy a cornerstone of their clean energy future.
From exploding medieval carts in Florence to Easter witches in Sweden, these global traditions reveal how 2.4 billion Christians celebrate spring with creativity and ancient customs that span thousands of years.
The University of Manitoba Singers are heading to Sweden and Amsterdam this month after a remarkable year of growth. Despite half the choir being new members, they've mastered challenging repertoire and are ready to perform in historic Nordic venues.
Sweden is reversing decades of digitalization by investing $137 million to put physical textbooks back in every student's hands. The bold move comes as research shows screen learning may hurt foundational skills like reading comprehension and handwriting.
Uppsala, Sweden is fighting selfie culture with "IQ Tourism," a new program that rewards curiosity over Instagram shots. Red binocular viewers and smart signage now guide visitors to hidden historical gems instead of photo ops.
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