A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in a late-stage melanoma study, results that could herald a new, powerful approach in oncology.
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How 50 Wind Turbines Brought Security and Opportunity to a Kansas Ranching Town Without Disrupting Wildlife or Tradition
Wind turbines powered the Ferrell ranch in 1923 — and still does. Today, turbines provide income, security and a future for this Kansas family’s prairie legacy.
Finnish Town Uses 2,000-Tonne Sand Battery to Cut District Heating Emissions by 70% and Reduce Oil and Woodchip Use
A small Finnish town has turned to the world’s largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
Meta trial loss could transform social media and end doom scrolling and Instagram Stories
“These trials are often compared to the Big Tobacco lawsuits of the 90s, and the outcome will likely be analogous as well,” one analyst told CNBC.
Wisconsin Launches Three Renewable Energy Projects to Power 100,000 Homes and Strengthen the Grid
Key points at a glance New renewable energy projects are breaking ground this summer across Wisconsin. Projects will produce enough energy to power about 100,000 homes. Construction will support more than 450 jobs. MILWAUKEE — We Energies announced today that construction is underway on three Wisconsin energy projects that will provide customers with reliable energy … Continue reading “We Energies launches construction on solar, wind and battery storage projects”
Colorado Hairdresser Rescues and Relocates Over 1,000 Beavers to Restore Wetlands
US News: Discover how a Colorado hairdresser, Sherri Tippie, transformed her life and the ecosystem by relocating over 1,000 beaver families to restore lost wetlands. Learn the importance of beavers in environmental conservation and the impact on biodiversity.
142 AI Data Center Protests Erupt Across 42 States as Organizers Condemn ‘Unaccountable’ Expansion and Threats to Public Liberty
What could data center developers do if the people say no?
Newborn ICU Admissions Halved in First Year of RSV Maternal Vaccine Program
While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.
Global Solar Panel Capacity Reaches 3 Terawatts for the First Time in History
China has driven the second and third terawatt milestones, while developing countries like Pakistan and Nigeria are now rapidly adopting solar power.
10-Year-Old Ukrainian Gymnast Wins Gold After Losing Leg In Russian Strike
In 2022, Oleksandra Paskal lost her leg following a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa region. She was just six years old. Following months of intense rehabilitation, she learned to walk with a prosthesis — and made a remarkable return to rhythmic gymnastics.