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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Green Game Jam: A Mobile Quest for a Cleaner Planet

Black Desert Mobile is stepping onto the global stage of the Green Game Jam, a worldwide event that asks gamers to help protect nature. The initiative, backed by the United Nations Environment Programme, has been running for seven years and invites top game studios to weave environmental messages in

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Jun 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Space junk: How many satellites are too many?

Experts are warning that the sky might be getting too crowded. Every year, more satellites zoom into space. When old ones fall back to Earth, they burn up in the atmosphere. But burning satellites don’t disappear quietly. They leave behind tiny particles that float in the air for a long time. In Vi

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Small Touches That Make Gardens Special

Summer arrives in the Pacific Northwest, bringing longer days and perfect weather for outdoor projects. Instead of focusing only on plants, gardeners can add personal flair that turns yards into unique spaces. Some choose bold metal sculptures while others prefer quiet glass accents. A rusted corten

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better delivery systems for medicine after the pandemic

The pandemic forced healthcare systems to rethink how medicines reach people. One new idea mixes delivery routes, medicine lockers, and patient sorting. Instead of sending everything to homes, some deliveries go to lockers in neighborhoods. That cuts costs and pollution. But it only works if urgent

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

New materials could power clean energy without rare metals

The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path

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May 29 2026HEALTH

The Quiet Truth About Building a Business That Lasts

Eighteen years ago, a sudden health crisis left someone stranded on a city sidewalk, ignored by passersby. That moment of invisibility became a wake-up call that reshaped how success in business is understood. For years, their identity had been tied to constant motion—traveling nonstop, attending en

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May 26 2026FINANCE

Brazil’s big bet on green tech to draw global cash

Brazil is rolling out its fifth Eco Invest auction with a $10 billion price tag, its largest green funding push so far. The government plans to split the money across six hot sectors: clean fertilizers, battery minerals, green fuels, smart factory tech, eco-friendly chemicals, and recycling old wast

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Fungi and Compost Team Up to Fight Plant Nematodes

In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or

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May 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Alaska should skip the gas pipeline dream

Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

Farm Adventure Turns City Trips Into Nature Lessons

A drive that used to be a quick commute now leads to a whole new world. The Muddy Little Cowboy Ranch is about thirty miles east of Hanover, Colorado. Cell phones barely work there and you can’t order food online. Linda Childers lives off the land. She grows her own vegetables and buys mea

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