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A subway train rolls into a station in Barcelona.

How Barcelona's subway system is powering EVs with regenerative braking

The ultra-fast EV charger outside the Bellvitge station is among four electrolineras — Spanish for “electric gas stations” — that went up in July whose powers are generated by the city's trains.
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A group of elementary children wearing winter coats and backpacks stand on a street corner outside an elementary school waiting for crossing guards

Study shows London's 'emissions zone' helps more kids walk and bike to school

Four in 10 London children stopped driving and started walking to school a year after the city's clean air zone went into effect.
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A scientist crouches down to tend to his garden

Scientists and farmers restore Aztec-era floating farms to save axolotls

Scientists from the Ecological Restoration Laboratory at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and farmers from the area are promoting a comprehensive restoration program to conserve this group of chinampas and all the living things that depend on it.
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A bumblebee flies near a flower.

It’s been a good year for bees — 6 new species discovered in Pennsylvania, following global trend

The discoveries follow new findings of luminescent bees in California and "dog-snouted" bees in Western Australia.
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On the left is the indoor vertical farm of Plenty Richmond Farm in Virginia, on the right is the towering, vertical strawberry plants.

World's first vertical strawberry farm opens in Virginia

The towering berries cover over 400,000 square feet inside Plenty’s new vertical farm.
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A close-up of a man playing a djembe drum with his hands. He wears rings and traditional African garb

USPS debuts new Kwanzaa stamp, fostering 'African unity and pride'

The stamp was dedicated at a ceremony at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.
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An aerial view of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

NFL teams up with FEMA, designating these stadiums as emergency shelters

A first-of-its-kind partnership officially links the NFL with FEMA to aid in disaster relief.
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A close up of ground coffee in a portafilter

Using everyday waste, scientists invent 'coffee robots' to clean oil & microplastics from water

At least 6 million tons of coffee grounds are created annually — but scientists believe this waste could reduce water pollution.
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An underwater photo of a coral reef

Scientists uncover heat-tolerant corals in Great Barrier Reef, indicating a better future for reefs

In research published today, we discovered surprising new evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. As the world’s oceans warm, these differences are important.
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A worker lays out blocks of concrete on a pathway.

New 'bone-inspired' concrete is 560% stronger, without using plastics or fibers

The concrete, inspired by cortical bone, proves how well our bones handle strength under pressure.
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Solar panels outside of a residential home.

With 'walkable solar panels,' these inventors just paved the way for new eco-friendly architecture

The company promises to integrate solar technology into the "very fabric of your living and working spaces."
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a blond Dylan Mulvaney takes a selfie in a black strappy dress. On the right, the movie poster for the documentary "Will & Harper," featuring Harper Steele sitting passenger to Will Ferrell in a car.

Dylan Mulvaney's dad provides a blueprint for supportive parenting at 'Will & Harper' premiere

Dylan Mulvaney took her dad, James, as her plus-one to the Netflix premiere of “Will & Harper.”
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