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10/28/2025

10/25/2025

Johan Eliasch, a Swedish billionaire, purchased 400,000 acres of Amazon rainforest to stop its destruction.

By acquiring a logging company and shutting down its operations, he safeguarded this vital ecosystem for future generations. One person’s actions can make a difference in protecting the Earth!

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

Former file-sharing and music streaming service Napster just launched Napster 26, pivoting to an AI platform with a $99 holographic display that projects 3D AI assistants above Mac screens without the need for glasses.

The platform offers 15,000+ AI companions like coding specialists or wellness coaches, which appear as 3D holograms through the Napster View display.

Users can also create AI “digital twins” of themselves that Napster claims can attend meetings, answer questions, and manage an online presence.

The company was acquired for $207M this year by 3D technology firm Infinite Reality, which transitioned the music platform to an AI companion product.

Napster 26 launches for Mac with subscriptions starting at $19 monthly and the View hardware priced at $99 or coming free with annual plans.

While Napster’s brand may evoke nostalgia for the 90’s kids, this is a pretty wild “rebrand”. AI companies have been pushing AI that can view user’s actions, and this hologram takes that experience very literal — though given xAI’s Grok companion moves, there may be more of a market for this experience than we think.

10/22/2025

10/21/2025

Nearly 1 in 3 new cars sold are now zero-emission in California. That's a record 124,755 ZEVs in a single quarter ⚡

10/17/2025

Swiss researchers have unveiled an innovative solution to single-use plastic bottles edible water capsules made from seaweed extract. These small, jelly-like spheres, about the size of a cherry tomato, can be swallowed whole, leaving behind zero packaging waste.

The membrane is vegan, flavorless, and completely biodegradable, making it both safe and sustainable. The capsules have already been tested at running events, music festivals, and large gatherings, proving their potential to replace millions of plastic bottles.

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10/11/2025

Why not use your compost to heat your home?

Instead of burning wood for warmth, more and more people are turning to a clever, low-cost alternative: building a compost pile over coiled plastic water lines from the hardware store.

As the plant material decomposes, it naturally produces heat — reaching temperatures of up to 149°F (65°C).

With a simple circulating pump as the only moving part, this compost heating system is remarkably reliable, lasting on average 12 to 16 months and sometimes up to two years, while providing enough energy to heat a 1,500 sq. ft. home and supply up to 80% of its hot water.

09/09/2025

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Scientists at Purdue University have created the world’s whitest paint — so reflective it cools surfaces by up to 8°C (14°F) below ambient temperature. It reflects 98.1% of sunlight and radiates infrared heat away into space, enabling buildings to stay cooler naturally.

This innovation has been recognized by the Guinness World Records and could reduce global energy consumption by drastically cutting air conditioning use — especially in urban heat islands. The paint is based on barium sulfate particles, commonly used in photo paper, but optimized for size and density to maximize solar reflectivity.

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08/26/2025

California is transforming 4,000+ miles of canals into solar power plants producing clean energy, saving water, and fighting droughts, all without using extra land.

In California, necessity drives innovation through the world’s largest solar canal initiative, where over 4,000 miles of waterways are topped with solar panels.
This pioneering approach addresses two major issues simultaneously: producing renewable energy and preserving water. By shading the canals, the panels minimize evaporation in drought-stricken areas and help curb algae growth.

It’s a model of infrastructure designed for multiple benefits. Without consuming additional land, California is generating vast amounts of clean energy while safeguarding one of its most vital resources, water.

07/30/2025

In a bold leap forward, French scientists have developed a solid-state plasma propulsion engine that doesn’t rely on flames, fuel tanks, or even moving parts. Instead, it uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate plasma, creating continuous thrust in space. This next-gen system could reshape how we power satellites and spacecraft, offering quiet, durable, and ultra-efficient propulsion.

Unlike chemical rockets that rely on violent combustion, this engine manipulates superheated ionized gas using magnetic confinement and electric fields — making it ideal for long-duration missions like orbital adjustments, satellite repositioning, and even deep space travel. With over 1,000 hours of successful tests, this combustion-free technology isn’t science fiction — it's France's futuristic contribution to the space race.

07/01/2025