ENERGY EFFICIENCY

May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Melco’s 2025 Green Goals: A Fresh Look at Progress

The company that runs popular resorts in Macau, the Philippines and Europe has released a new sustainability report for 2025. The title “RISE to Go Above & Beyond” signals a shift from talking about goals to showing real action. In the report, the CEO explains that sustainability is no longer a s

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Solid‑Crystal Cooling Could Replace Old Fridge Tech

Refrigerators still use the same 100‑year‑old idea of vapor compression. A new start‑up wants to stop that trend. Barocal has invented a way to heat and cool with just an inexpensive solid. Its early models match current fridge compressors in power, but they use far less electricity. The

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New AI Chips Split Tasks to Save Power

Google has rolled out its newest generation of special AI chips, called Tensor Processing Units or TPUs. These chips are now split into two types: one for training AI models and another for running them. The training chips, named TPU 8t, are designed to handle the heavy work of teaching an AI

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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Saving Billions by Turning Off the Lights

The idea of cutting energy costs by a huge amount might sound like science‑fiction, but it is really about getting smarter with what we already have. Instead of building new power plants or inventing exotic fuels, the trick is to use less electricity in the first place. When people talk about

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Proof Wi‑Fi: The Real Game Changer

The newest wave of wireless tech is called Wi‑Fi 9, and its makers want it to do more than just deliver raw speed. The focus is on steady, dependable connections that let phones, laptops and even VR gear work together smoothly. At a recent tech forum, the company explained that Wi‑Fi 9 will aim f

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Mar 14 2026CRYPTO

Wozniak’s Crypto Gamble: A Quick Dive into a Failed Token

Steve “Woz” Wozniak, the well‑known co‑founder of Apple, once joined a venture called Efforce that promised to change how people invest in energy‑saving projects. The idea was simple: register a project, sell tokens to the public, and give holders energy credits that would pay off as efficiency impr

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Sustainability Star: Orion Scores Top Eco Rating

Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Hydrogen Turbine Breaks Record, Powering a Greener Future

A new German invention has pushed the limits of gas turbines. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology built a compressorless turbine that ran for 303 seconds—longer than NASA’s previous record of 250 seconds. Unlike conventional turbines, which waste half their energy compressing air,

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Feb 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Solar Power at Home: What You Need to Know Before Making the Switch

Solar power is a big deal these days. People want to go green and save money. But before you jump on the solar bandwagon, there are some things you should think about. First, solar power isn't always cheaper. Yes, it's good for the planet, but it can be pricey upfront. You might not see savings for

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Building Smarter: How Designers Can Harness Wind for Greener Architecture

In the fight against climate change, architects are looking for ways to make buildings more eco-friendly. One big challenge is figuring out how wind affects buildings early in the design process. Most tools for this job are used late in the game, but small changes early on can make a huge difference

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