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A plug-and-play window appliance may be key to keeping dwellings in high-rise buildings at comfortable temperatures year-round without causing energy bills to surge.

Tech

HVAC tech reveals which plug-and-play window appliance could transform US homes: 'This one's a bit unique'

A frustrated thrifter is sparking fresh outrage online after sharing a photo that captures the problem of thrift stores' promoting fast fashion.

Business

Shopper calls out thrift store after making upsetting sighting in window: 'A noticeable increase'

Boston officials announced plans to equip Hassan's Apartments with plug-in window heat pumps.

Business

Government officials are spending $5,400 for Boston renters to test quick-install window HVACs: 'We want to see how it performs'

An Australian man showed that no matter where you're located or how young and healthy you are, plastic is likely finding its way into your body in alarming quantities.

Home

Man alarmed after testing urine for increasingly common contaminant: 'Just took the wind out of me'

An ingenious parking garage in Lund, Sweden, is made in part from old wind turbine blades donated by energy company Vattenfall.

Tech

Officials unveil incredible new structure built from old wind turbine blades: 'It's a very smart idea'

Window heat pumps could be the future of HVAC for apartment dwellers and those who live in other multifamily buildings.

Business

Quick-install window heat pumps are reshaping the American HVAC market: 'They are generally the lowest-cost option'

Business

Experts raise suspicions about Elon Musk's underground tunneling project: 'A 99% chance they'll wind up in real trouble'

One Reddit user shared how their heat pump window unit kept their room toasty warm, even when it was freezing outside.

Tech

Homeowner shares honest review after installing futuristic window heat pump HVAC: 'I was a little skeptical'

Researchers discovered a troubling link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and gestational diabetes.

Tech

Scientists discover concerning threat during pregnancy: 'A particularly sensitive window'

Researchers from Nottingham Trent University studied 415 gardens in Chester, U.K., and observed the hedgehogs using trail cameras.

Outdoors

Trail camera captures rare glimpse at tiny creatures dwindling in population: 'Many were surprised to find [out]'

An irritated homeowner took to social media to vent about their HOA's arbitrary refusal of a much-needed home upgrade.

Home

Homeowner fed up after snooping HOA crosses the line to deny simple appliance upgrade: 'Why … are you looking up at my bedroom window?'

A window's heat pump is making waves in New York, where it was born from an idea to efficiently heat and cool public housing apartments.

Tech

Chinese appliance giant launches 'quick-install' window HVAC that can slash energy use by nearly 90%: 'It doesn't require electrical upgrades'