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In the vast solar energy plants located in the state of Texas, USA, thousands of sheep, rather than lawnmowers, are employed to trim the low vegetation. This method, which reduces fire risks for million-dollar facilities and provides noiseless maintenance, not only cuts operating costs for energy giants but also opens up a new million-dollar revenue stream for local farmers.

Chinese automotive giant SAIC's subsidiary MG has unveiled its new mid-size sedan model, the MG 07, at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show. With its aggressive starting price of $16,000, an electric range of up to 845 kilometers, and a total range capacity of 1,745 km in its hybrid version, the MG 07 is gearing up to reshuffle the deck in the world of automobiles.

Along the shores of the Salish Sea in Washington State, the creosote-coated piles of an old pier, which have stood undecayed for decades, were meticulously dismantled by crews. It was revealed that the carcinogenic chemical, used to protect the wood from insects and decay, had been seeping into the sea, poisoning herring, salmon, and orcas.

Breaking the norms in skyscraper architecture, the 18-story Mjøstårnet, standing at 85.4 meters tall and built in a small town in Norway, has proven to the world that colossal structures can indeed rise without harming nature by minimizing the use of concrete and steel. The supporting skeleton of the tower is entirely made of laminated wood.

Expert psychologists have listed 10 golden rules that we can incorporate into our daily lives to strengthen emotional well-being, which often remains overshadowed by physical health. The list includes a variety of elements, from limiting social media to getting proper sleep, while the number one key to emotional health turned out to be 'connecting with ourselves'.

If you're tired of tossing and turning in bed during those stifling summer heat, you're not alone. We've actually inherited the solution to sleep soundly without inflating the air conditioning bill or enduring the buzzing wind of the fan all night, from thousands of years ago, from ancient Egypt. These days in Egypt, where the temperature reaches 40 degrees, this old trick called the 'Egyptian Sleep Method' and its practical tactics have gone viral again on social media.Let's take a closer look at these methods that will help you sleep more comfortably tonight and what the experts have to say.

Are bus journeys becoming a thing of the past? The world's largest electric plane has successfully completed its first test flight, with the electricity cost of the initial flight amounting to a mere 5 dollars. This technology, which is set to reduce operating costs by more than 40%, is gearing up to drastically slash intercity travel prices in the future.Here are all the details of this revolutionary development that is poised to reshuffle the deck in the aviation industry...

The 'Starwisp' project, proposed by scientist Robert L. Forward, is shattering norms in interstellar travel with its fuel-less propulsion and ultra-light structure. The net sail, weighing only 20 grams and spanning a kilometer, aims to reach the neighboring star system Alpha Centauri in 21.5 years by accelerating to a speed of 60,000 kilometers per second using microwave energy.

Are you experiencing bloating, irregular bowel movements, and digestive issues? If you're looking for a solution in miraculous detox drinks, there's no need. According to Gastroenterology Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Genco Gençdal, the foundation of intestinal health is not a single 'miracle food', but a balanced diet that can be maintained in the long term.Here are 30 foods that support gut health.Source

The cosmological constant, which Einstein once abandoned, came back into the agenda with the understanding that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. New observations, however, have raised an even bigger question: Is dark energy really constant, or does it change over time as the universe expands?Here are the details.Source1, Source2

An ordinary fishing trip in the Aegean Sea turned into one of the most remarkable discoveries in the history of archaeology in 1994. A bronze statue of a woman, approximately 1.98 meters tall, was caught in the nets of fishermen off Kalymnos and was brought up from a depth of 120 meters. This artifact from the Hellenistic period changed the history of archaeology.Here are the details.Source

Would you buy a farm that has lost its coconut trees due to disease, unproductive and abandoned? Mexican couple Mónica Hernández and Aníbal González did just that about 30 years ago. The nearly 140-hectare land, which seemed almost useless, is now worth millions of pounds.Here is the farm that turned from ruin to fortune in 30 years.Source

The ongoing independence debates in Alberta, Canada's oil-rich province, have flared up again. The citizen initiative launched by separatist groups collected more than 300,000 signatures, surpassing the threshold of 178,000 needed for a referendum. This move strongly brought the demand for the province to separate from Canada and become an independent country to the agenda.So, can Alberta declare its independence? Can it become a country? How many votes are needed to establish a new country?Here are the details.Source1, Source2, Source3

One of the biggest concerns of electric vehicle users - the issue of charging time and range - is becoming a thing of the past. In the state of Florida, USA, the foundations are being laid for a groundbreaking highway project that will allow vehicles to charge wirelessly while on the move. Thanks to special copper coils placed under the asphalt, vehicles will be able to recharge their batteries while on the road.

In the state of Colorado, USA, an intriguing yet perilous tarantula activity occurs every autumn, prompting scientists to take action. The aim is to protect hundreds of male tarantulas, who meet their end under vehicles while attempting to cross highways to mate with female tarantulas. The plan is to construct special tunnels and underpasses beneath the roads for their safe passage.