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'Tractor beam' levitates objects with sound waves

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.



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Lunar rover saved from Alabama scrapheap

A prototype lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has now been found.




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Paleolithic campsites depicted in cave etchings

The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain.



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When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.



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Burger King takes soda off the kids' menu, but parents still have the final say

Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents.




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You don't have to be a guilt tipper

Tablet-style pay systems are convenient, but they put a new pressure on customers to tip because of the server's proximity. My suggestion: Stand your ground.




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We tested these 5 microwave hacks

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?




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Scientists may have found the ultimate food preservative, and it's entirely plant-based

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.



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Titanium 'leaves' could unlock hydrogen power

The Artificial Inorganic Leaf (AIL) may unlock the secrets to producing cheap, clean hydrogen by mimicking the photosynthetic structure of the leaf.



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Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.




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Scientists find mysterious galaxies that don't have any dark matter

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.




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Scientists unravel the mysteries of 'cotton candy' planets

Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs.




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Do black holes have friends?

Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy.




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Stop blaming millennials for killing everything — and start hoping they can save us

So what if millennials killed mayonnaise and golf. Baby boomers killed the stuff that really matters — like the climate.




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When you have 5 generations under one roof, the club sandwich metaphor has to grow up

Multi-generation living may get even more multi-generational if current demographic trends — like boomers aging — continue.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Into the unknown: Exploring New Mammoth Cave

Alexandra Cousteau ventures out of sight, deep into the cool world of New Mammoth Cave in Tennessee.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the Green Room: Meet Chuck Leavell

Music is only one of Chuck Leavell's passions. He is also a tree farmer and dedicated environmentalist. Learn more about his new series, In the Green Room.



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EcoSense for Living: Tips to go green and save money

Get tips to go green & save money around the house.



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EcoSense for Living: Save money on home energy costs

Clark Howard tells Jennie Garlington about one of his favorite energy-saving devices




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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 1

Watch Part I of Chuck's exclusive interview and take the quiz below to win tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Festival.




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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 2

Watch part 2 of Chuck's interview with Widespread Panic's John Bell.



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DOE: Fridges must have smaller carbon footprints

Although refrigerators continue to grow in size and become more tricked out, new standards will also require them to be drastically more energy efficient.




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Woman who created safe haven for 97 dogs in her home during Hurricane Dorian gets help

When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs.




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Why I'll never have a lawn again

I didn't realize what a dead zone the lawn is until I lived in a meadow.



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How to save nature, one backyard at a time

You can create a haven for birds and other creatures by with native plants — and one very handy tool.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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China's Singles Day shopping spree leaves a trail of waste behind

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.




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Darwin may have been wrong about the origin of life on Earth

New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean.



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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



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Reports of negative health reactions to cosmetics have doubled in the last 2 years

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.




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Every year, this hummingbird comes back to the man who saved him

Ever since Michael Cardenaz saved a hummingbird, the little bird keeps coming back to visit him.




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Why do purple martins have such big houses?

Purple martins love tall, condo-style houses that can host a crowd.




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Rescuers save nearly 100 baby birds after Oakland tree collapses

Rescue workers swooped in and saved nearly 100 baby birds when tree in Oakland split and started to topple.




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White raven sightings keep Vancouver Island mystery alive

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.




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Teaming up to save red-cockaded woodpeckers

At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.




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Nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared from North America since 1970

Study finds U.S. and Canada have lost 29% of birds in past 50 years.




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Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.




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Birds and bats have strange gut bacteria, and it might help them fly

BIrds and bats don't seem to rely on their gut bacteria for the same things we do.




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Flu season will likely have a mild peak in February

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What happens when you leave your pet home alone?

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.




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When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




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What is synesthesia and what's it like to have it?

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Scientist enlists forest fungi to save their own habitat

Instead of synthetic insecticides, entomologist Rich Hofstetter is recruiting native fungi to protect forests from bark beetles.




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How to save forests with a chainsaw

Rudi Putra takes on powerful palm oil plantations in the name of conservation — and wins.




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How LEDs can save sea turtles' lives

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.




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Why do we have earwax?

There are ways to get rid of earwax that don't involve cotton swabs.



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These are the most beautiful cities in the world, according to travel pros

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.




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How moon mining could transform the economy and space travel

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.




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11 ways to save money on medical expenses

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.




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This is why you always have room for dessert

You may think you're stuffed, but sugar has a way of making more space in your stomach, Norwegian researchers discover.




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Do you have to modify a diesel engine to run it on vegetable oil?

Anything with a diesel engine -- plane, boat, motorcycle -- can run on diesel, straight vegetable oil or biodiesel.