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This spring has been a record season for renewables

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Renewable energy’s favorite season...

Balcony solar bills make inroads across New England

Small, sun-driven power plants could soon be coming to backyards and balconies across New England. Lawmakers in all six of the region’s states are...

XPrize competition to drive innovation for next-gen geothermal plants

Geothermal energy is rapidly advancing in the U.S. and globally, thanks to the arrival of next-generation technologies and skyrocketing power...

New AI method captures long-range atomic interactions in complex molecules

Researchers from Google DeepMind in Berlin, BIFOLD, and the Technical University of Berlin have introduced a new machine learning method—Euclidean...

Read Tim Cook’s letter to the Apple world as he departs as CEO

Apple CEO Tim Cook has written a letter to the community as he prepares to step down from his role in September. "This is not goodbye. But at this...

Locking Down Leadership Skills with Netflix’s Marc Randolph

While best known as an entrepreneur, Netflix cofounder, bestselling author, and one of our top-booked speakers of all time Marc Randolph is an...

The biggest question facing every WNBA team in training camp

How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?

Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?

Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app - and it's...

Moby and Jacob Lusk Team Up for Mesmerizing Performance of “Natural Blues” at Coachella

Moby and Jacob Lusk Team Up for Mesmerizing Performance of “Natural Blues” at Coachella Embed from Getty Images Before Coachella became the...

Treating enterprise AI as an operating layer

There’s a fault line running through enterprise AI, and it’s not the one getting the most attention. The public conversation still tracks...

In California, 'green house calls' offer free energy efficiency and water conservation services

Services include LED light bulbs, power strips, weather stripping products, and water-saving devices.

Plug-in solar is coming – how dangerous is it and is it worth it?

Plug-in solar panels are a cheaper, simpler alternative to professionally installed panels. But can they really reduce energy bills and are they...

Beyond the Numbers: Why True Leadership Requires Balance, Not Just Technical Perfection

Many ambitious professionals focus on perfecting one measurable skill. But real leadership comes from balancing analytical thinking with...

The $666 Board That Built Apple: How the Apple I Changed Computing 50 Years Ago

Americans of a certain age may well remember growing up with an Apple II in the classroom, and the perpetual temptation it held out to play The...

The Stars My Destination is classic proto-cyberpunk

This might feel like a somewhat obvious recommendation to some, but it flew under my radar until now. Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination...

UK-Malaysia team set to bring Festival of Hungry Ghosts to British Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

The British Council has announced that the British Pavilion at the next Venice Architecture Biennale will be curated by a team of UK-based...

40 Quotes for Letting Go and Coping with Things You Can’t Control

The goal each and every day of your life is to gradually grow stronger on the inside, so that less and less on the outside can affect your inner...

What to actually eat after a workout, according to sports dietitians

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Anyone who has ever gone hard at the gym on a Monday and then struggled to get off the couch on Wednesday...

Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet?

The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as...

Will AI Be a Net Positive For Aquaculture?

Some AI models try to predict disease outbreaks or track when nets need repairing. Some are also programmed to act without human input—for...

How Tracee Ellis Ross Used a Meeting With Ulta’s CEO to Finally Launch Pattern Beauty After 10 Years of No

The actress and founder found success by surrounding herself with the right partners to scale her vision.

11 Surprising International Laws You Need to Know Before You Travel So You Don’t End Up with a Hefty Fine—Or Even Jail Time!

Want to avoid a serious fine (or even jail!) on your next international trip? You'd better brush up on these real laws from around the world. The...

Viral Products That Broke the Internet This 2026

In 2026, viral products aren't just a trend—they're a movement. From beauty to wellness, these products are more than just popular; they're...

A Sweet Comeback: How One TikTok Video Helped Save A Family Bakery