Solar power is often seen as a clean solution, but new research shows that the materials used in panels can leave dangerous waste behind. A study from Oregon State University found that a new ink‑jet method can make CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) panels with less manufacturing waste and
A study examined how moving into new, well‑insulated apartments with good ventilation affects people’s blood pressure. Researchers measured participants’ BP twice a year for two years before the move and again after they settled in. They tracked morning and evening readings for nearly 180 people eac
In northern Honduras, a new learning program is giving students the chance to write code and solve everyday challenges. The project uses small, easy‑to‑program devices that let kids build things like water‑saving traffic lights or flood alerts. The focus isn’t just on learning to code; it’s about
Apple is pushing its partners to create a new kind of OLED panel that bends on all four sides for a 2028 iPhone. The company wants a screen that rolls around the edges without the jagged look seen in today’s curved phones. To achieve this, Apple is asking Samsung and LG to produce a special ca
AMD, known for its processors, has quietly added a sizable chunk of Marvell Technology to its portfolio. The company holds about 65, 516 shares that were worth $6. 49 million when first reported. Marvell’s shares have jumped roughly 66% since AMD bought them, so the current value of that stake is a
A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor
The PGA Championship in 2026 lands at Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club, a historic course designed by Donald Ross in 1928. While the event itself doesn’t enforce a strict dress code, the club behind it has kept its century-old style rules intact. That means guests should skip ripped jeans, tank to
Massachusetts will see a shift in weather over the next couple of days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to pass through before making way for sunshine by the weekend. Tuesday night will stay cool with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. A storm system from the west is on track to reach the
The Senate made a bold pick last week by confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, marking the most controversial Fed appointment in decades. The vote split almost perfectly along party lines, with only one Democrat breaking ranks. Warsh brings a unique background to the role—he’s no
Brokerage giant Charles Schwab now lets regular investors trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly. The service started small, rolling out to a limited group first. Before this, Schwab clients could only get indirect exposure through ETFs or futures. Now, they can buy the actual coins through a separate
