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Toxic chemicals in everyday products

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New research reveals concerning ingredients running rampant in household items: ‘[There’s a] need for national action’

Shellfish batteries

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Scientists discover lithium replacement that may revolutionize EV batteries: ‘99.7% efficient after over 400 hours of use’

Reflective paint, solar-reflective paint

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This neighborhood used revolutionary ‘heat-reflective’ paint to cool its temperatures by over 10 degrees: A major step toward a future of ‘healthy and resilient cities’

Brightfields turned into solar farms

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Here’s the argument for turning landfills and old coal plants into solar farms: ‘We’ve only just started to scratch the surface of what’s possible’

fusion energy

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Here’s why the new fusion energy discovery is ‘one of the most impressive scientific feats’ of the 21st century: ‘Holy grail’ of clean energy

Plastic-eating robo-fish

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This ‘robo-fish’ literally eats ocean plastic for breakfast: ‘The first steps in the right direction’

Vertiports for eVTOLs aircrafts

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What are ‘vertiports?’ These futuristic landing pads could change the way we travel

Agrivoltaics : Using agricultural land to harness solar power

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What is agrivoltaics? This high-tech process uses solar panels to help with traditional farming practices

Adventure with Electric bike

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Best electric bikes on the market right now