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Roland Garros Airport in Réunion has been built to stay cool without air conditioning, relying instead on natural ventilation. The design uses airflow and shading suited to the island's tropical climate, cutting energy use in a sector where airport cooling is normally a major source of emissions. Commenters are debating whether the model could be replicated at larger airports elsewhere.

Gabriel Leão has published a new exploration of "How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift?", examining the appeal of the gym-themed anime series. He spoke with scholars Roland Kelts and Borealis Capps about the show and the broader rise of woman-oriented sports and fitness anime. The piece looks at how the series blends comedy, workout culture and fan appeal, and why fitness-focused anime aimed at women has been gaining ground.

AudioKit Pro has released Super 606 Drums, a free, open-source emulation of the classic Roland TR-606 drum machine, now available on both iOS and macOS. The app recreates the analog percussion sounds of the 1980s hardware and gives users access to the full source code, making it a rare fully open production tool for musicians and developers.