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How Bill Nye will rescue us with science

The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown.



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Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.




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7 sickly kids who grew up to change our world

These people overcame childhood illnesses and injuries to become trailblazers in their fields.



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Buzz Aldrin's love for oatmeal knows no bounds

Almost 50 years after Aldrin ate oatmeal on Apollo 11, Quaker uses his breakfast of choice in an inspirational ad not aired in the U.S.




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David Attenborough 'coming to terms' with memory loss (but no, he's not retiring)

Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring.



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After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back.



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5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks

Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.



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Luke of 'Gilmore Girls' launches coffee brand

No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner.




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Oprah launches line of healthy comfort foods

O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans.




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Ryan Gosling pays the sweetest tribute to his dearly departed dog

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.




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Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day

Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day.




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In defense of sweet potatoes

Celebrity chefs are calling out sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, but know this: there's a place for sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table.




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Introducing Meghan Markle's rescue dogs

Meghan Markle, who just got engaged to Prince Harry and will be joining the royal family, has developed a passion for saving pups in need.




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Man's subway knitting session pays off big

A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits.



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Judi Dench unveils private forest honoring departed loved ones

Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests.



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6 celebrities show off their secret talents

Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish.



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Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.



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How Stephen Hawking brought attention to ALS

Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Pets that get the royal treatment

The British royal family's pampered pets are often as famous as the family itself.




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Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines

Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on.




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The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.



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Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.




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11 quotes about dogs and the famous people who said them

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.




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Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.



  • Climate & Weather

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Morgan Freeman turns ranch into a sanctuary for bees

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.



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Wayward NYC farm animals get a helping hand

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.




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Why we should remember Doris Day as an animal advocate

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.




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Is a vegetarian diet safe for my dog?

Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch?




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Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions'

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.




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This parasitic vine helps plants communicate

Dodder vines can tap into multiple hosts, causing damage but also providing botanical wires that let host plants share valuable info.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.




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Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.




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How Iceland is regrowing forests destroyed by the Vikings

Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why bugs belong in your house

A human home inevitably contains about 100 kinds of arthropods, research shows, but most are harmless and some can be helpful.




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22 things you may not know about squirrels

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.




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Earth enjoys a surge of ocean sanctuaries

New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This rescued bat can't stuff quite enough banana into those ridiculous cheeks

Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love.




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Like your pet cat, pumas are peculiar about where they sleep

Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss.




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Bat-killing fungus is vulnerable to UV light

White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel.




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These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason

A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans.




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Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.




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This tiny fungus looks just like a bird's nest

About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.'



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea

Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Happy Darwin Day

Charles Darwin's birthday has become a global holiday for science.



  • Research & Innovations

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Beech trees are taking over some U.S. forests

Climate change is enabling a beech boom, according to a 30-year study, and that may spell ecological trouble.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.




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Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees

Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study.




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'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!




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'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years

More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study.



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