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April 17, 2023

US Department of Energy to use $15M to build 'living labs' for tribal colleges

The U.S. Department of Energy will use $15 million in grants to build "living labs" for tribal colleges and universities. The new funding opportunity will boost clean energy development.

April 17, 2023

Florida Keys inundated with 5,000-mile-wide blob of sargassum seaweed, aerial video shows

The sargassum bloom, a toxic red tide algae, that washed up in the Florida Keys on Easter Sunday was 5,000 miles wide and can smell like rotten eggs.

April 17, 2023

Biden's green energy plans pose national security risk, Pentagon warns

The Pentagon is warning wind energy developers and other key stakeholders that massive offshore leasing areas could significantly conflict with military operations.

April 17, 2023

Stunning indoor houseplants to brighten any space in your home this spring

If you're looking to brighten your space for the spring season, indoor houseplants are often easy to care for an a pretty accent piece to add to any room.

April 17, 2023

Mother in ‘pure agony’ as search continues for Americans who vanished off Mexico coast

The mother of one of the three missing Americans who went missing off the coast of Mexico earlier this month during a sailing trip said her daughter and her daughter's husband were experienced sailors.

April 17, 2023

Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland, helping country cut off energy ties from Russia

Olkiluoto 3, Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor, finally began regular production in Finland after a delay of 14 years. The reactor will help the country reach carbon neutrality.

April 17, 2023

Planets quiz! How well do you know these fun facts about our solar system?

Earth Day is April 22 — think you know the planets? Test your knowledge of the solar system in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz — and see how well you do!

April 15, 2023

Germany shutting down last 3 nuclear plants, relying on coal, natural gas during 'clean' energy push

Germany began dismantling the final three nuclear power facilities in the country on Saturday, promising to move entirely to renewable green energy in the coming years.

April 15, 2023

The Titanic: From dinner courses to iceberg warnings, 10 fascinating facts about the 'unsinkable' ship

The "unsinkable" Titanic met its demise on April 14, 1912. Here are both some well-known and little-known facts about the legendary ship that changed history.

April 15, 2023

Remembering the Titanic over a century later: What caused the luxury ship to sink, how many lives were lost?

The RMS Titanic was one of the largest ships in the world when it set sail from England to the United States on April 10, 1912 — but it sank four days later. Here's what happened.