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Stevens Institute of Technology takes 2015 Solar Decathlon by storm

The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey.



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What's the impact of not recycling in the bathroom?

See how much plastic you can keep out of landfills if you start recycling in the bathroom today!




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'Athleisure': Now there's a fancy name to go with the crazy price tag on your 'workout' gear

We have a new, official word for all that gym wear you're seeing everywhere these days.



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Epic weather: Alaska storm explained

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west



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A look back at the wild weather of 2011

To say 2011 has been a wild weather year would be a huge understatement. From tornadoes to floods to wildfires, weather records were set across the United State



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Why I spent my vacation living with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest

A Brooklynite goes from the urban jungle to the Amazon jungle.




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How a tribe of hunter-gatherers helped me put death into perspective

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.



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These are the faces of the Rainbow Gathering

You'll see all kinds the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary utopian village in the forest of Oregon.




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14 breathtaking photos of one of the most amazing migrations in the world

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.




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Reopening US state government operations on a path to the next normal

State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal.



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Pilgrims can still follow this ancient path from Canterbury to Rome

The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy.




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Why we need to make math relevant to kids

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.




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Velociraptor cousin sported gorgeous feathers

A flamboyant cousin of the fearsome Velociraptor was covered in layers of showy feathers from head to tail.




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Student discovers remarkably preserved dinosaur fossil with skin and feathers

Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.




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This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.




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5 math holidays everyone should know

Mark your calendar for math holidays that celebrate moles, spirals and an endless string of numbers!



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How one man's 40 years of weather records became a treasure trove of climate change data

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.



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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



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Epsom salt bath: Why it's so good for you

Epsom salt has a long history of beauty and health benefits, and now we know why. Here's how those minerals are helping your body.



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How to make a homemade bath bomb

Why waste money on store-bought when you can whip up these easy, luxurious DIY bath bombs at home?



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How do you make your bathroom plastic-free?

This plastic-free solution for shampoo, conditioner and more from Nohbo could be the solution.



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Al Gore weathers confrontation at ECO:nomics summit

Gore kept his cool despite the bravado of the 'Skeptical Environmentalist'.



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GoPro takes a lava bath, keeps on shooting

A Kilauea guide set his GoPro down, not suspecting it would get covered by lava.



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Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.



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Death Valley National Park: A user's guide

Measuring well over 5,000 square miles, Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the Lower 48. Of course, most people know it for its other su



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Palo Alto Baylands: Magnificent marshes will take your breath away

The Palo Alto Baylands Preserve is a special place in the San Francisco Bay area of California.



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This man is a 'knight' in latex armor for countless death row animals

Chris Van Dorn dons the cape and mask to rescue animals through his nonprofit, Batman4Paws.




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Look at the long and winding path your food takes to get to your plate

Researchers mapped the route food takes from farms to homes.




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Weather Channel series explains 'Why Planes Crash'

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.



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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners will take your breath away

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning images capture rarely seen animal behavior.




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This microscopic parasitic animal doesn't breathe, and it's the only one we know of

Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe.




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Australian wildfires spawn rarely seen weather phenomena

Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under.



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How regular baths can help ease depression

Warming the body by 2 degrees with a bath can help regulate serotonin. Another study it can be good for your heart, too.



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'Algae Opera': Singer grows edible algae with her breath

Mezzo-soprano Louise Ashcroft wore a squid-like mask. As she sang, the carbon dioxide fed the algae in her mask and nearby tanks, and the algae grew over the co



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To save a cathedral, marinate in olive oil

The limestone rock used to build cathedrals in northern England are vulnerable to acid rain.



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Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave' in the Great Smoky Mountains

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.




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7 amazing soups for soup weather

When it's cold outside or you don't feel well, it's the perfect time for soup. Here are several recipes to try.




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Instant stress reducer: A minute of forest bathing

Researchers have discovered that spending time in a forest — aka “forest bathing” — can do wonders for both mind and body.




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A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program

Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more.




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A Path to a Great Career, with a NAPA Apprenticeship Program

Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion.




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MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth

・ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ・ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ・ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence




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In remotest Alaska, this weatherman still releases weather balloons

It turns out, not everything about weather forecasting involves satellites and computer models.



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25% of all deaths linked to pollution and environmental degradation

1 in 4 global deaths can be attributed to an unhealthy environment. Who says environmentalism is for the birds?



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How a grieving mother set out to reclaim death

After losing her son to heroin, Tami Schwerin founded the Death Faire to explore new ways of dealing with loss.




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How to talk to children about death

We can't shield kids from the subject of death, so be prepared with some answers.




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A huge swath of South Carolina land is now preserved for generations

Roughly 14,000 acres along the Savannah River will forever remain undeveloped, thanks to this conservation team work.



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What lies beneath the Antarctic ice sheet?

Researchers unveil the most detailed map of what's underneath the Antarctic ice sheet, and it will help them predict climate change vulnerability there.



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Dinosaur labeled &#39;Reaper of Death&#39; discovered in Alberta

A new tyrannosaur species of dinosaur called Thanatotheristes degrootorum or 'Reaper of Death' in Greek was discovered in Alberta.



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​How to help in the aftermath of a mass shooting

El Paso and Dayton are in the news this week for all the wrong reasons. If you're wondering what you can do as individual, here are steps you can take.