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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Michelin's Green Drive: A New Hub for Eco-Friendly Transport

In Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin has opened a huge new space called the Michelin Innovation Park. It's a big deal because it's all about making transportation greener and smarter. The park is built on the site of Michelin's old factory, which is pretty cool because it mixes old and new stuff. T

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Nov 25 2025SCIENCE

Turning CO2 into Treasure: A Smart New Catalyst

Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

COP30: Big Talks, Small Steps for Our Planet

COP30 wrapped up in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, a city near the Amazon. This yearly meeting brings together countries to talk about climate change and how to fix it. The goal is to keep global warming close to 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. But this year, people criticized the event for bei

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Nov 20 2025SCIENCE

Maize's Secret Weapon: How Tiny Fungi Fight Pollution

Maize, a staple crop, faces a big problem: antimony (Sb) pollution. This harmful substance sneaks into the soil and messes with the plants, making them grow poorly and reducing their nutritional value. But here's a twist: tiny fungi called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) might just be the heroes

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Nov 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Seattle Designer's Fight Against Fashion Waste

In the heart of Seattle, a designer is on a mission to change the fashion game. Janelle Abbott, a 35-year-old creative force, is tackling the fashion industry's waste problem head-on. Her studio is a treasure trove of reclaimed textiles, ready to be transformed into unique, sustainable fashion piece

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Nov 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Big Step for Green Manufacturing: Schneider Electric's Eco-Friendly Breakthrough

Schneider Electric has made history by becoming the first company to earn the ECOLOGO Certification for an industrial product. This certification is a big deal because it shows that Schneider's PowerPacT Molded Case Circuit Breakers meet strict environmental and health standards. The ECOLOGO Certifi

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

A Klimt Painting Makes a Splash at Auction

A painting by Gustav Klimt just made headlines. It sold for a whopping $236. 4 million at Sotheby's in New York. This makes it the second most expensive painting ever sold at an auction. The painting is a portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a fancy Chinese dragon robe. It was painted between 1

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Nov 16 2025EDUCATION

Bright Minds Shine: U. S. Students Secure Prestigious Rhodes Scholarships

In a remarkable achievement, 32 American students have been selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars, showcasing their dedication to various fields such as housing, health, sustainability, and prison reentry programs. Among the winners are five students from U. S. military academies and three each from Yale

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

How CAD Software is Changing the Game for Designers

CAD software has become a game-changer in various fields like architecture, engineering, and space exploration. It's not just about drawing blueprints anymore; it's about creating digital twins that can be tested and validated before anything physical is built. This saves time, money, and resources.

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Sustainability Shines: Bakelite's Green Achievements

Bakelite has just earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a big deal in the world of sustainability. This puts them in the top 5% of over 130, 000 companies worldwide. What’s driving this success? Bakelite has been busy making changes. They’ve installed solar panels in the UK, Spain, and Finland. In the

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