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Company unveils unlikely partnership that could revolutionize major industry: 'Reinforces its commitment'

A 556-megawatt solar plant in Texas will use sheep for eco-friendly landscaping in a practice known as solar grazing.
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Scientists issue warning as dangerous creature spreads across US region: 'Unfortunately ... firmly and widely established'

The Mediterranean oak borer — an invasive beetle that destroys oak trees — has spread to two more counties in Oregon.
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Customs officials intercept alarming discovery after examining suspicious shipment: 'Potentially exposing the public'

Malta customs officials discovered a potentially dangerous shipment of radioactive clothing destined for Algeria.
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Researchers unlock major breakthrough in 'holy grail' energy source: 'A dream that scientists have been chasing for decades'

Researchers at the University of Miami are working to harness fusion energy, which could provide nearly limitless clean power ...
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Homeowner receives warning after mysterious unsolicited package arrives in mail: 'Destroy them'

Redditors didn't mince their words when a homeowner inquired about what to do with the contents of a mysterious package.
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Homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos following major lawn makeover: 'Never knew how fun it would be'

One new gardener shared their experience rewilding their front yard and replacing a non-native lawn with a beautiful native ...
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Onlooker sparks outrage with photos of bizarre mansion: 'Gives me the creeps'

For houses this large, solar panels are the ultimate home energy hack, as they can bring the cost of energy down to or near ...
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Researchers thrilled by return of creature thought extinct for years: 'This is a milestone'

Bangladesh has announced the steady comeback of the Batagur baska, or northern river terrapin — one of the world's rarest ...
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Gardener captures 'adorable' video of sneaky backyard thief: 'Too cute to be mad'

A gardener's unexpected visitor is melting hearts online after a TikTok video showed a chunky little groundhog helping himself to a free lunch. Viewers can't get enough of the furry thief treating the ...
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Shopper shares photo of lucky discovery inside 'random box' at thrift store: 'Probably my best find'

One Redditor had a major win at their local Goodwill outlet after opening a random box and discovering a cache of old video ...
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Dumpster diver shares photo of stunning discovery in grocery store trash: 'You take what you can get'

According to research from Northeastern University, summarized in The Conversation, stores that take items near expiration ...
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Gardener stuns with photo of 5-year backyard project: 'Just beautiful'

One Redditor revealed how they gradually transformed their yard into a beautiful natural lawn over five years.