Mankind has been using solar energy for millennia. In the 7th century B.C., people used sunlight to ignite fires by reflecting the sun’s rays. Later, ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans ...

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The body of a missing woman dressed in her nightgown and wrapped in "very suspicious" plastic was discovered by builders, a court heard. 45-year-old Tina Satchwell was found wrapped in black ...

A forensic archaeologist has told a jury how she reported it was possible that Tina Satchwell had been killed at her house and her body concealed there, after her research found that the majority ...

Richard Satchwell, 58, of Grattan Street in Youghal, is accused of murdering his wife between March 19 and 20 2017. Richard Satchwell (centre) leaving the District Court in Cashel, Co Tipperary ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The jury in the Richard Satchwell trial heard of the moment a forensic archaeologist found a hand - as they dug under the stairs of his home. Mr Satchwell (58) denies the alleged March 2017 murder ...

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s says weekly average electricity prices increased across most major European markets last week, despite an influx of negative prices over the weekend. Portugal ...

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Dado, a Montenegrin artist naturalized French, left his mark on contemporary art with his eclectic style mixing surrealism, art brut and free figuration, exploring themes of violence, monstrosity and ...

Installing solar panels doesn't just cut your energy bills — it can boost your home's value too. And that's good news for homeowners, whether you plan to stay in your home for decades or want to sell ...

Adding solar panels to your roof can help lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint, but there are some practical issues to consider, especially if you're in an area with lots of tree ...