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A researcher observes bright green tubes of algae under red and white LED lights in a laboratory setting.

Tech

Genetically engineered algae can remove microplastics from water

A close-up of a person using a blue nebulizer mask for respiratory treatment.

Tech

Health records show poor air quality can 'rob' people of their healthiest years

A nuclear power plant in an American neighbourhood.

Home

Should you be worried about nuclear reactors in your neighborhood?

Two workers in white protective suits handle a large solar panel.

Tech

New solar material captures up to 90% of sunlight, researchers say

A view of a busy highway with cars, overhead bridge, and buildings surrounded by greenery.

Business

NY bill would ban highway expansion within 200 feet of housing

A person using a device to adjust the settings on a radiator valve in a home.

Home

Homeowner debunks heat pump myth with simple back-of-the-envelope math

Flames and smoke engulf charred debris in a fiery scene, illustrating destruction and heat.

Business

Home explosion linked to decades-old plastic gas pipes that utility company was supposed to replace

An aerial view of a large data center surrounded by solar panels, a rural landscape, and buildings.

Business

Residents report ceaseless noise coming from Washington data center: 'Constant ... buzzing in your head'

A dimly lit server room filled with tall black server racks illuminated by colorful LEDs.

Business

Data centers may be costing us $25 billion every year — here's how

Aerial view of cooling towers emitting steam near an industrial facility.

Business

11 new US data centers could produce more pollution than small nations

A child with a yellow cloth mask looks at polluted air.

Outdoors

Nearly half of American children breathe toxic air, report says

A scientist in gloves is measuring urine samples in jars and a test tube.

Tech

Urine concentrate could be used to grow crops