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New study concludes that jet air dryers should not be used in hospitals

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.




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How the coronavirus might change bathroom design

Onion Flats redesigned their bathrooms to save space, but it actually is a healthier design.




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Rethinking public washrooms after the coronavirus

We have to stop building highways and start building toilets as we face a whole new public bathroom crisis.




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Lick that dirty pacifier!

Scientist explains in new book how germs can be advantageous for kids and how over-sterilizing is hurting them.




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Fly better electrically in the Airlander 10

This could be the future of slow travel.




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Airbus proposes blended wing body planes that reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent

But would you want to sit in a plane with no windows?




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Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians

Nevada study finds that every thousand bucks of added value decreases the odds of yielding to pedestrians by three percent.




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Air quality hasn't been this good in decades. How can we keep it this way?

More people die from COVID-19 when they live with polluted air. Can we learn from this crisis and clean it up?




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London is looking to increase cycling tenfold after the coronavirus

It's the only way to deal with reduced capacity in the underground, and is a great example for other cities.




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What do we do about cars, climate and coronavirus?

If we are going to keep to 1.5 degrees we have to decide: Cars to drive or a planet to live in?




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CES 2013: OLPC Launches Their Newest Laptop/Tablet Hybrid

The non-profit has made three new announcements at CES this year, one of which is the OLPC 4.0 that switches from laptop to tablet and back.




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The hottest thing at CES is the FLIR thermal imaging iPhone case

Everyone in the green home improvement biz needs one of these, and they can make great cat videos on the side.




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This FirePit enables "smokeless" wood campfires & charcoal grilling

BioLite refers to its latest product as a "major tune-up" for outdoor fires, boasting that it burns more efficiently and puts out less smoke, while still offering a great view of the fire.




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Blu® Homes Partners with Real Simple and This Old House to Launch the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour and Announce the Selection of Blu’s L.A. Breezehouse as the First-Ever “2014 Dream Home, Presented by Real Simple and This Old House” - V

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan







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T. Rowe Price: Boys And Girls Not Equally Prepared For Financial Future - T. Rowe Price Survey Key Findings

T. Rowe Price Survey Key Findings




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Blu® Homes Breezehouse: Awarded First-Ever "2014 Dream Home of the Year", by Real Simple and This Old House - Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."

Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."




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November Marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month - Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. [...]

Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can help #CurePetCancer, visit www.CurePetCancer.com






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Circulation de l’information transatlantique: comment s’assurer que les investisseurs américains ne voient pas d’écrans vides - Trans-Atlantic Information Flow

Trans-Atlantic Information Flow





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Trusting Their Plan and Each Other, Family Faces Down Daunting Cost of Care for Son with Special Needs - “Trust” – The Vollmert Family Story

Trust is critical, especially for a person with autism and their family. Meet the Vollmert family and get a sense of how they approach daily life and planning for a financially secure future with their autistic son, Scott. Learn more: http://u.nm.com/1AQBAsN




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Changing Face of Retirement Shines New Light on Aging in America - Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement

Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement




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Remote Island in the Philippines watches the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight live for the first time - Preparations on Bantayan island

Preparations for a live screening of the Fight of the Century on a remote island in the Philippines





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Hate your job? Pack it up, pack it in - it's time to head out West - Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs

Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs.




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Cérémonie de remise du Prix Happy City : AG2R LA MONDIALE, Nexity, Sodexo et SUEZ environnement récompensent les meilleures initiatives en faveur du bien-être citoyen - Interview Jean Jouzel, Président du jury

Interview Jean Jouzel, Président du jury




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61% of Mobile Workers Trust Their Employer to Keep Personal Information Private on Their Mobile Devices - What can employers see on smartphones

Smartphones hold increasing amounts of sensitive personal data, so every device is now a mixed-use device. As a result, businesses must protect employee privacy as fiercely as corporate security.









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Thirty Percent of Americans Have No Plan to Pay off Their Debt - eBus

Fifth Third's eBus travels nationwide, armed with Fifth Third bankers to help customers in underbanked areas with all their financial needs, including budgeting tips, personal counseling and more.





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Clayton to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting - Clayton by the Numbers

Clayton uses an average of 40,000 tons of steel in the homes it builds annually. Find more facts about Clayton in this video.






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Fairphone 3, a more ethical, reliable and sustainable phone, is released

Too bad we can't buy it in North America.




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OxiCool air conditioner uses plain old water as a refrigerant

This could be a very big deal.




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The latest in wearables is the Flow air pollution monitor

I want to know what I am breathing and I don't leave home without it.




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Europe's olive trees face a pandemic of their own

Nutrient-depleting bacteria are decimating olive groves throughout the Mediterranean, with devastating consequences.




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Earth Day inspiration: Words on nature from our greatest thinkers

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, here are some of our favorite quotes about the distinctly profound nature of Mother Nature herself.




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Photo: Small bird, big song

Our photo of the day comes from Morro Bay, California.




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Photo: Squirrel peeks out from a palm

Our photo of the day comes from Los Angeles, California.




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Photo: Dawn shares her colors with the reservoir

Our photo of the day comes from Cornwall, England.




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May is the perfect month for kids to observe birds

Turn them into little citizen scientists by giving them a backyard tally sheet.