A company in Washington state just got the go-ahead to build what could become the world’s first fusion power plant. Instead of burning fossil fuels, this plant plans to generate electricity by fusing atoms together—just like the sun does. The catch? No one has yet built a working fusion plant that
Many people know about solar and wind power, but geothermal energy is another clean energy source that could soon become a major player. Geothermal energy uses the Earth's natural heat, which is always there no matter the weather or time of day. Until recently, this heat was only easy to reach in pl
Juice cleanses promise an easy way to flush out toxins and boost health, but how much of that is really true? These short-term diets replace solid food with liquid nutrients for a few days to a couple weeks. The idea sounds simple, but the results depend a lot on what you pick. Not all juice cleans
In the high Colorado mountains, metal scraps from a 1968 plane crash are still scattered across the wilderness near an old mining town. The plane went down in winter, killing everyone on board, but the wreckage wasn't noticed until an unusually big avalanche uncovered it decades later. Now, after ye
The study looks at how using phones, internet and other digital tools changes the way people in Chinese villages use energy. It uses data from a big survey that covered a thousand households in Jiangxi province, China. The researchers applied statistical methods to see if families that use digital d
A federal judge has overturned a rule put in place by the Trump administration that made it harder for wind and solar projects to receive federal tax breaks. The decision, issued by Judge Colleen Kollar‑Kotelly in Washington, DC, says the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not
Summer brings a natural urge to clean up and refresh living spaces, but not every project needs to be a big renovation. Small changes can make a home feel lighter and more open without much effort. For example, switching cleaning products from heavy winter scents to light citrus or floral options ca
Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u
A chemical mishap near a local aerospace plant forced almost 50, 000 people to leave their homes over Memorial Day weekend. The danger of a huge explosion was stopped when emergency crews cooled a tank that could have released 7, 000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. After the immediate threat faded,
Walmart is cutting the price of a robotic pool cleaner by $151, making it an affordable choice for families who want to keep their pools tidy. The WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is now listed at $88, down from its original $240 tag. The device works in both above‑ground and in‑ground pools, han
