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renewable-energy

America approaches energy transition tipping point as renewables set to surpass natural gas capacity

America approaches energy transition tipping point as renewables set to surpass natural gas capacity - Latest news and insights from The Bright Side

Health & Medicine

Your Shingles Shot Might Protect Your Memory Too

An international panel of dementia specialists has identified an unexpected ally in the fight against Alzheimer's disease: the shingles vaccine that millions of older adults already receive. Researchers now consider the Zostavax vaccine the most promising existing medication for repurposing to prevent or treat dementia, based on growing

Science & Technology

Solar Power Just Made American Energy History

American energy crossed a historic threshold in 2025: solar power generated more electricity than hydroelectric dams for the first time since the dawn of the electrical grid. This milestone caps a remarkable 35% growth year for solar and signals that renewable energy has reached critical mass in the world'

Science & Technology

Solar Power Just Made American Energy History

American energy crossed a historic threshold in 2025: solar power generated more electricity than hydroelectric dams for the first time since the dawn of the electrical grid. This milestone caps a remarkable 35% growth year for solar and signals that renewable energy has reached critical mass in the world'

Health & Medicine

Your Shingles Shot Might Protect Your Memory Too

An international panel of dementia specialists has identified an unexpected ally in the fight against Alzheimer's disease: the shingles vaccine that millions of older adults already receive. Researchers now consider the Zostavax vaccine the most promising existing medication for repurposing to prevent or treat dementia, based on growing

Science & Technology

Solar Power Just Made American Energy History

American energy crossed a historic threshold in 2025: solar power generated more electricity than hydroelectric dams for the first time since the dawn of the electrical grid. This milestone caps a remarkable 35% growth year for solar and signals that renewable energy has reached critical mass in the world'

Health & Medicine

AI-Driven Cancer Biomarker Discovery Improves Patient Outcomes by 15%

AI-Driven Cancer Biomarker Discovery Improves Patient Outcomes by 15% Cancer treatment has long been a process of educated guesswork—oncologists prescribe therapies based on tumor type and stage, then wait to see if patients respond. But AstraZeneca and Tempus AI's Predictive Biomarker Modeling Framework is changing that calculus,

Health & Medicine

Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Shows 50% Response Rate in Advanced Sarcomas

Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Shows 50% Response Rate in Advanced Sarcomas For patients with advanced soft tissue sarcomas, the statistics have been grim: second-line treatments typically show less than 5% response rates, and median survival often measures in months. But Iovance Biotherapeutics has announced results that could rewrite these outcomes, with

Environment & Climate

Serbian Eagles Soar Back from Single Breeding Pair

Serbian conservationists achieve remarkable recovery of eastern imperial eagles, growing from one breeding pair to 19 through community-focused efforts.

Policy & Governance

UK Pioneers Tech Company Accountability for Image Abuse

UK passes landmark law requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours, shifting responsibility from survivors to platforms.

Health & Medicine

DMT Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Imperial College study shows single DMT dose with therapy provides lasting depression relief, offering hope for treatment-resistant cases.

Health & Medicine

Red Blood Cells Reveal New Path to Diabetes Treatment

Scientists discover how red blood cells naturally absorb excess glucose at high altitudes, opening new diabetes treatment possibilities.

Health & Medicine

DMT Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Imperial College study shows single DMT dose with therapy provides lasting depression relief, offering hope for treatment-resistant cases.

Health & Medicine

Red Blood Cells Reveal New Path to Diabetes Treatment

Scientists discover how red blood cells naturally absorb excess glucose at high altitudes, opening new diabetes treatment possibilities.

Community & Society

Indonesia Becomes First Country to Ban Elephant Rides Nationwide

Indonesia becomes the first country to ban elephant riding nationwide, setting a global precedent for ethical wildlife tourism.

Health & Medicine

Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Shows Nerve Regrowth After Simulated Injury

Northwestern University scientists grow a human spinal cord in the lab, simulate injury, and demonstrate nerve regrowth using 'dancing molecules' therapy.

Environment & Climate

China's Clean Energy Capacity Overtakes Fossil Fuels for the First Time

Non-fossil fuel sources now account for 52% of China's total power capacity — a structural milestone in the global energy transition.

Health & Medicine

Chinese Scientists Develop Mass-Production Method for Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

Chinese scientists develop a breakthrough method to mass-produce cancer-fighting immune cells from cord blood, potentially making immunotherapy accessible to millions.

Community & Society

'It's About Survival': 700 Children Born in Bangladeshi Brothels Receive Birth Certificates

Over 700 children born in Bangladeshi brothels receive birth certificates for the first time — a breakthrough in children's rights and trafficking prevention.

philanthropy

11-Year Study: Cash Transfers Don't Cause Harm — They Help

An 11-year study of Alaska's cash dividend programme finds no link to increased injury or death — powerful evidence for UBI safety.

Environment & Climate

Wood Stork Removed from Endangered Species List After 40-Year Recovery

After 40 years on the endangered list, the wood stork has been officially delisted — a landmark conservation success story.

Environment & Climate

China's Clean Energy Capacity Officially Surpasses Fossil Fuels

China's clean energy capacity officially passes 51%, surpassing fossil fuels for the first time — driven by a massive solar power surge.

Health & Medicine

Hidden RNA 'Barcodes' Could Transform Cancer Diagnosis

Scientists discover 260,000 cancer-specific RNA molecules that could enable simple blood tests to identify cancer type with over 90% accuracy.

Science & Technology

Scientists Discover Gene That Could Save Bananas from Deadly Panama Disease

Scientists identify a gene that could protect bananas from deadly Panama disease — a breakthrough for the $25 billion global banana industry.

Environment & Climate

European Bison Roam the Carpathians Again After a Century

Wild European bison roam Romania's Carpathians for the first time in 100 years. A Science study shows they're restoring the ecosystems they walk through.