Waste Heat Generated from Electronics to Warm Finnish City in Winter Thanks to Groundbreaking Thermal Energy Project
It will be the largest in the world by all standards and contain enough thermal energy to heat a medium-sized city all winter.
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She Just Loves Cleaning and Now Helps Women in Need By Scrubbing Homes for Free While Traveling the World
A woman loves cleaning so much that she gave up her job to scrub homes for free, helping women who need a huge hand around the world.
Artist Paints Charcoal Portraits on Giant Floating Blocks of Ice in Baltic Sea - LOOK
Each portrait in his "Fractured" project had to be created in around four hours as the ice floats would invariably either sink or float away.
Innovative 'Sand Battery' is Heating Small City, Storing Green Energy for Months at a Time
Storing heat in a giant "sand battery" may be the key feature to northern countries' energy needs, as one goes online in Finland.
UFO-Like Treehouse Hovers in the Highest Branches of Finnish Forest - LOOK
The treehouse celebrates nature and minimalism. Made with locally-sourced material, it's the firm's break from making electric cars.
When Life Gives You Carbon… Make a Factory for Producing Carbon-Negative Concrete
One of the most ubiquitous of human building materials, concrete is also one of the most carbon-intensive manufacturing methods in society.
Finland is Looking for 10 People to Attend Free 'Masterclass of Happiness' to Find Their Inner Finn at Beautiful Resort
Having been named the world's happiest country for five consecutive years, Finland wants to share its secret to happiness with the world.
Turning Problematic Sea Algae into a Replacement for Plastic in Common Products
Fertilizer runoff into the ocean causes blooms of chocking bacterial algae, which this scientist is turning into a big green business.
Now Science Shows Us How Looking at Art Makes Us Feel
Viewing visual art pieces evoked a wide range of emotional experiences that formed five broad clusters, while eye movement prioritized faces.
For World Happiness Day, Finland Wants to Bring 5 Winners to World's Happiest Country-Crowned 7 Years in a Row
The Helsinki Happiness Hacks urban expedition, taking place in June 2024, will be entirely free of charge for the chosen participants.
New 18-Wheel Electric All-Terrain Vehicle is a Versatile World First
The so-called "eco ATV" that utilizes 18 wheels so as not to overly disturb the soil underneath it thanks to its millipede like locomotion.
30 Years of Research Shows Sauna Bathing is Game-Changer for Longevity and Heart Disease
More than 30 years of research have culminated together to show an astonishing array of health benefits from frequent sauna usage.
Class Ring Lost in Maine 47 Years Ago is Found in Finland and Returned to Widow Who Missed It
It has been almost five decades since Debra McKenna lost the class ring that had belonged to her now-deceased husband Shawn.
Finland is Making Their 6-Week Crash Course on AI Available to the World as a Free Christmas Gift
"The Elements of AI" is currently available in English, Swedish, Estonian, Finnish, and German through the University of Helsinki website.
A New Emoji is Being Proposed to Help Show Forgiveness - And This One Got the Most Votes
Finnish peace organizations have been crowdsourcing for a forgiveness emoji. Here's the winner, as chosen by the former president.
Older People Became Younger, With 'Meaningful' Mental And Physical Improvement Since 1990, Says Study
A University of Jyví¤skylí¤ study finds that, over the past three decades, older people have shown improved body and brain function.
Taking Hot Baths Regularly May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
A study looking at the benefits of hot baths found that bathing four times a week can lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and even weight.
Eco-Friendly Behavior In This Finnish Town Gets You Free Cake
The Finnish city of Lahti has created the CitiCAP app, which rewards eco-friendly behavior with virtual rewards... like cake.
New Study Shows Garden Areas Improved the Immune Systems of Daycare Children in Only a Month
Study shows the immune system of 3-5-year-olds improved when forest undergrowth, lawns, and planter boxes were added outside daycare centers.
Battery Parts Can Be Recycled Without Crushing or Melting, Saving Valuable Raw Materials
Aalto University researchers in Finland have found that battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting them.
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