
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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