Finland's libraries are increasingly being valued not by how many books they lend, but how they help societies function.

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Workers wearing the company's VR headsets, handheld controllers, and motion-tracking gear remotely control humanoid robots for workplaces like factory floors and convenience stores. The company wants ...

Danieal Cormier of Quispamsis, N.B., is hoping to revolutionize the men's underwear industry with a new design that provides pockets for cellphones and other gadgets. Cormier, 20, came up with idea ...

By sunset, Ajuye used to disappear.Nestled along a dusty farming corridor in North Central Nigeria, the community of Ajuye ...

Sunset, Ajuye Used to Disappear.Nestled Along a Dusty Farming Corridor in North Central Nigeria, the Community of Ajuye Was a Place That Fell Still After Sunset. Once Darkness Settled Over Its Market ...

A resurgence of secondhand shopping, new sorting methods and policy initiatives are all poised to help shift the needle on ...

We answer the age-old question: "What do I want for my birthday?" ...

In the Eastern Cape's rural villages, a grassroots programme is transforming lives by empowering local entrepreneurs. With ...

The invention started with a sewing machine ...

Air technology company Blueair, maker of CNET’s best air purifier overall, released its AlwaysCool handheld fan on Tuesday, and I got a first look at the device. Measuring 2.44 x 2.56 x 7.28 inches ...