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- 1Solar farms mapped to help native plants grow in panel shade▼Studies map microclimates beneath solar panels to help native vegetation thrive in the shadow of renewable energy
New research is mapping the microclimates that form beneath solar panels, where shade, cooler temperatures and altered rainfall create distinct growing conditions. Scientists say understanding these zones could allow native vegetation to flourish on solar farms, pairing renewable energy production with land restoration and biodiversity benefits. The work points toward a growing interest in making large-scale solar installations more environmentally productive rather than simply land-intensive.
- 2Photographer documents wartime solidarity across Ukraine●Postcode Ukraine: In the shadows of war, a photographer looks for stories of solidarity
A photographer working under the title 'Postcode Ukraine' is documenting daily life in Ukrainian communities during the war, focusing on stories of solidarity rather than front-line combat. The work highlights how residents, volunteers and neighbours support one another in the shadows of the conflict. It forms part of wider ongoing coverage of civilian resilience in Ukraine as the war continues into another year.
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CERN's ATLAS Experiment is hosting a high school job shadowing programme, giving secondary school students first-hand experience of life at the world's largest particle physics laboratory near Geneva. Participants get to see how researchers and technical staff work on the ATLAS detector. The initiative is part of CERN's ongoing education and outreach efforts to bring young people closer to particle physics research.
- 4Elizabeth Acevedo Says 'Anger Is Only A Shadow'●For National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo, 'Anger is Only A Shadow'
National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo gave an interview with WBUR in which she reflected on anger, describing it as 'only a shadow.' The conversation centered on her writing and the emotions behind her work, drawing attention from readers of her acclaimed young adult novels and those following her literary career.