Six surprising places solar power is taking off

From rooftops and roads to farmers' fields and the open sea, solar power can already be captured

The US island with no cars and one horse for every person

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Anti-smog guns reduce air pollution by 70% in Lahore's Kahna, says EPF

'First anti-smog gun operation in Kahna, Lahore, has reduced Air Quality Index from 666 to 170,' says minister

India-Taliban rapprochement sparks women's rights debate

A men-only press conference with the Taliban foreign minister in New Delhi drew sharp rebuke from Indian media, forcing the religious hardline group to also invite female journalists.

Tasting Salt: Slow poison behind delicious food

Researchers have also found that MSG can disturb the body’s natural hormone balance, making it harder to control appetite and metabolism.

The Importance of Eggs for Children

Make school meals nutritious by including eggs

Afghanistan: Girls want to learn despite Taliban school ban

According to a UN survey, most Afghans consider girls' education important. Despite the Taliban banning them from attending school, hundreds of thousands of girls are learning through alternative programs.

What is cargo village, why Dhaka airport fire matters

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

India’s iconic MiG-21 retires!

The MiG 21 did more than simply play an active part in the 1971 War of Liberation, it played a defining role

Fires rage, deaths remain unprosecuted

Bashundhara Community Park opens to bring joy to residents

8 Simple Ways To Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes Naturally

Tobacco use falls in Southeast Asia but the fight isn't over

Southeast Asia has managed to cut average tobacco consumption over the past two decades. But anti-smoking activists warn that tobacco industry still wields immense power, and the use of e-cigarettes is surging.

Floating pomelos of the hills: A unique blend of nature, tradition and innovation