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India is investing in a groundbreaking renewable energy program that ensures clean power flows during evening peak demand hours. The 12-year initiative lets developers choose the most profitable three-hour windows to maximize both sustainability and revenue.
Scientists discovered baby teeth act like tree rings, recording exactly when developing brains are most vulnerable to common metals in the environment. The breakthrough could help parents protect their children during critical growth periods.
Professional teams in Afghanistan have rescued 24 historical artifacts, including ancient pottery and inscribed stones, from potential destruction and theft in Ghazni. The treasures now rest safely in the provincial museum, opening new windows into the region's rich past.
After three months of using Linux as his main operating system, a veteran tech editor hasn't looked back. The transition proved surprisingly smooth, with only two brief returns to Windows needed.
After years of frustration, Microsoft is finally letting Windows users shut down and restart their computers without forced updates interrupting their work. The changes are rolling out now to over a billion users worldwide.
Japan's green building materials sector is booming as new innovations in carbon-capturing concrete and energy-generating windows tackle 40% of the nation's emissions. Government mandates and subsidies are turning climate solutions into a $4.8 billion industry by 2034.
France is making the biggest government tech switch in history, moving 2.5 million civil servants from Windows to Linux by 2027. The country already proved it works with 100,000 police computers running on their own Linux system for nearly 20 years.
France just announced it's switching all government computers from Microsoft Windows to Linux, joining a growing European movement toward tech independence. It's part of a broader plan to reduce reliance on American and Chinese technology.
After student protests erupted over pride flags removed from office windows during spring break, Boston University's president issued a full apology and halted enforcement of the policy. The university reaffirmed its commitment to LGBTQ+ students and faculty in an unambiguous message of support.
A bold peacock in Guildford, England has won hearts by knocking on windows when hungry and helping himself to fruit and peanuts. Neighbors created a group chat to track his movements around their street.
Travelers flying over Florida Wednesday got an unforgettable view when the Artemis II mission launched toward the moon. Some captured stunning footage of the historic moment right from their airplane windows.
Urban gardeners are transforming tiny balconies and windowsills into thriving food sources using containers and vertical growing techniques. Even apartment dwellers can now grow fresh herbs and vegetables with just 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.
Scientists in China just created a flexible solar cell thinner than a human hair that converts sunlight into energy better than anything before it. This breakthrough could power everything from smartwatches to curved building windows.
Scientists just created solar panels thin enough to see through windows while still generating power. The breakthrough could turn every building into a power plant without changing how it looks.
A new 47-foot tiny house in Wisconsin ditches the cramped ladder and loft for an open, light-filled single-level design that rivals a small apartment. With 30 feet of windows and room for a king-sized bed, it's changing what "tiny" can mean.
A robotics company making drones that clean skyscraper windows just raised $20 million because they can't keep up with demand. Instead of building robots that dance, Lucid Bots focused on solving a dangerous real-world problem.
A vacant Detroit building will soon display 116 hand-painted portraits of cancer survivors in its windows, transforming empty space into a powerful tribute to resilience. The year-round public art installation launches this spring in Corktown, combining creative placemaking with community healing.
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.
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