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Microsoft is giving away 30 powerful Windows tools for free, with no ads or hidden fees. PowerToys has become a phenomenon among tech users who can't believe Microsoft built something this good just to help people work better.
A German company just launched sliding window shutters that block summer heat and generate electricity at the same time. The innovation turns everyday sun protection into a power source for homes and buildings.
Scientists at University College London successfully reconstructed 10-second videos by reading mouse brain activity alone, opening new windows into how brains process what we see. The breakthrough could help us understand how different species perceive the world around them.
When firefighters kicked down a locked door during a three-alarm blaze, they found a man asleep inside, unaware his building was on fire. His rescue was one of 11 lives saved that day, including three people hanging from windows.
The James Webb Space Telescope just captured something never seen before: the glowing auroral footprints of Jupiter's moons Io and Europa. These stunning images reveal how electrons crash into Jupiter's atmosphere, opening new windows into planetary science.
Scientists just pulled off one of Victoria's most complicated fossil extractions, recovering a remarkably rare 21-million-year-old whale skeleton that could unlock secrets about how whales evolved. The discovery at Ocean Grove beach is one of very few windows into a crucial but mysterious chapter in Earth's history.
A former church hall in Wellington turned into a stunning home complete with stained glass windows, soaring ceilings, and a hidden wine cellar behind a bookcase. The light-filled sanctuary proves historic buildings can find beautiful second lives as modern family homes.
A groundbreaking study shows Kanzi the bonobo could understand imaginary objects, suggesting apes may have the capacity to imagine beyond what's right in front of them. The discovery opens new windows into the rich mental lives of our closest animal relatives.
Scientists created transparent windows that protect buildings from electromagnetic pulses while letting light shine through. The breakthrough could safeguard hospitals, airports, and data centers without changing how buildings look.
College students are getting hands-on time with floppy disks, Windows 95, and Nintendo 64 consoles in special labs designed to teach computing history. These "retrocomputing" spaces help young people understand how technology evolved and why older systems matter.
When flames blocked the only exit of a Milwaukee apartment building early Sunday morning, firefighters pulled eight people to safety, including two infants hanging from second-story windows. Despite one firefighter suffering minor burns, everyone made it out alive.
Scientists can now predict how tiny defects form in liquid crystals in milliseconds instead of hours, thanks to a new AI system. This breakthrough could speed up development of everything from holographic displays to smart windows.
Researchers created flexible solar panels you can actually see through, available in different colors, that could turn any building window into clean energy. The breakthrough combines durability with beauty, surviving over a year of testing.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is getting a $180 million makeover that will transform it into the world's premier coral education center. After years of delays, the rebuilt facility will welcome visitors back to Townsville in 2029 with bigger viewing windows and cutting-edge marine displays.
Scientists just solved the puzzle of making affordable smart windows that block heat without expensive materials. This breakthrough could slash your air conditioning bills within five years.
Japanese researchers have designed a molecule that builds its own solar cell structures, skipping the tricky manufacturing steps that have held back flexible solar power. This breakthrough could lead to solar panels you can print on windows or even wear on your clothes.
When Torres Strait Islanders jumped out of windows to refuse oppressive work contracts in 1936, they launched a synchronized nine-month strike that changed their rights forever. Australia's Governor-General just honored the 90th anniversary of this little-known victory that helped shape the nation's labor movement.