Why it's worth getting a heat pump if you live in a cold country, too
Worldwide, people are increasingly turning to heat pumps to warm their home. The devices save money, and they're good for …
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Pill regimen for older people
People who have lived with HIV long-term can need up to a dozen pills every day to suppress the virus. …
Europe bags savings as America chases fossil‑fuel nostalgia
While Washington talks up fossil fuels, EU countries are cashing in on efficiency and low‑cost renewables.
The DIY solar hack arriving in US homes
Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy …
NASA's Artemis II moon rocket back to the hangar
A series of fueling issues has delayed the much-anticipated launch of NASA's Artemis II moon mission, the first to carry …
China cashes in on clean energy as Trump clings to coal
The Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead.
Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of …
Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
Ecuador released 158 juveniles in the first phase of an ambitious rewilding effort at the World Heritage Site.
Ecosystem collapse could fuel next global security crisis
Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability.
Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns
The world's oceans have broken heat records for nine straight years, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands. …
Physics answers a crucial kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
American apocalypse: The end 'feels personal and imminent'
Social psychologists in the US found that a third of people surveyed feel the world will end in their lifetimes. …
Germany's big climate move — bold step or bare minimum?
The German government has rolled out a multibillion‑euro climate package to turbocharge wind power and e‑mobility. Supporters call it overdue …
Up night trains need
Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to …
Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads
Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically …
Solar is winning the energy race
The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.
Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void
Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on …
'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy
America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the Trump administration pushes for fossil fuel …
US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.
How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.