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Remembering Apollo 11 and the giant step that changed everything

It's been 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission and the first step on the moon. Here's a look back in photos.




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What killed polar bear Knut?

The culprit of the sudden death of famed polar bear tot Knut has been found, says an international team of scientists.




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What lice can tell us about human migration

The insect's DNA helps piece together our evolutionary history.



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What if you never had to worry about getting lost?

Video: Keeping better track of yourself and your keys.



  • Research & Innovations

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What birds can teach us about flight

Looking to the ground before taking to the air–-what ground birds can teach us about flight.




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What does your virtual self have to do with the real world?

Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world.



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Cooperative robots that learn means less work for human handlers

Video: Researchers are developing a robot language so 'bots' can cooperate with each other.




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Science of shopping: Cameras and software that track our buying behavior

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.




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What is deism?

Deists do not believe in miracles, divinely inspired writings, or messengers from above. So what do they believe?



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5 ancient burials that affirm our bond with animals

Many animals have been found buried with the same level of care as humans, suggesting a deep bond between humans and animals.




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What I've learned about Lent

Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.




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What wine did Jesus drink at the Last Supper?

What did Jesus' drink at his last meal? Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.




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What makes a wine kosher?

If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again.




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What is craniosacral therapy?

Cranial sacral therapy also known as craniosacral therapy is a gentle technique that releases tensions deep inside the body to reduce pain and dysfunction.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Oil cleansing: Why would I want to do that?

The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is neem oil?

This oil from the 'Indian lilac' can be used for everything from skin and hair care to pest control.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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9 foods that fight bad breath

Skip the commercial mouthwash and eat your halitosis away instead.




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'Leaf to Home': A charging system that powers your EV (and then some)

In response to Japan's power crunch resulting from the Fukushima disaster, Nissan unveils a two-way charging system that makes it possible for your home




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Energy lawyer argues that protesters' snarling faces constitute assault (and no, this isn't The Onion)

A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault.




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What's the point of a flower that smells like a dead body?

The stench of foul-smelling flowers attracts insects that aid in their pollination.



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The farm goat that was eaten: The reality of meat eating

An honest story from an organic Japanese farm about what to do with an unneeded goat.




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Is that plant dead?

As winter comes to an end, it's time to check your garden's vital signs.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What chickens do during a solar eclipse

Last week's total solar eclipse was a confusing phenomenon for a brood of chickens in the Faroe Islands.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What to know about food imports from Japan

The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri




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What's the cancer risk for those still living near Fukushima?

For people living in areas neighboring the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the worst of the radiation exposure may have passed.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.




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What lies beneath: Is the ground underneath your home ripe for fracking?

Reuters investigates the growing trend of builders keeping hush about the severing of mineral rights attached to newly built homes.




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What do you know about dinosaurs?

See how much you know about the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the Earth.



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What the singing mice of Costa Rica can tell us about human conversation

Researchers in Costa Rica are studying the vocalizations of Alston's singing mice to learn more about human speech.




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Quiet Treehouse: A sylvan escape that battles noise pollution

Make its debut at the Ideal Home Show in London, the Quiet Treehouse includes an array of features that drown out modern life's most irritating noises.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Feeling chilly? We have a hot toddy for that

Jan. 11 is Hot Toddy Day, and we've got 5 recipes to take the chill off this winter.




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10 home remedies that really work

There are numerous simple fixes and natural health solutions that require items you likely already have in your home.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What are age spots and how can you get rid of them?

Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is black cumin seed oil good for?

Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel boasts deserts, forests — and a sand dune that sings

Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel, a newly named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to deserts, forests and floodplains — and a giant sand dune that sings.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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An ancient tree that stared down Hurricane Harvey has become an unlikely hero

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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8 new UNESCO geoparks that will take your breath away

Geoparks use an area's geological heritage to draw attention to key environmental issues.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What is plant blindness?

Plant blindess is the "inability to see or notice the plants in one's own environment," which leads to "the inability to recognize the importance of plants."



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The FruitGuys, or what does mango really taste like?

Seasonal, local(ish) fruit delivery from small farmers right on your office or home doorstep. Yum.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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10 cooking staples that can outlast you

You may be surprised how many of your kitchen staples have a shelf life of decades — even after they've been opened.




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Watch: YouTube cooking show that centers on traditional food

Ariyele Ressler features simple, nourishing recipes in her YouTube cooking channel.




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Coconut milk or coconut water: What's the difference?

From boosting metabolism to post-workout hydration, does coconut water live up to its claims? And what about coconut milk?




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Clear skin diet: Foods that bring acne relief

If you're trying to clear up your complexion, there are studies that link certain foods and nutrients to improvements in your skin.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What you need to know about processed foods

Michael Moss' exposure of the food industry in "Salt Sugar Fat" will open your eyes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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There's a lump on the moon that's 5 times bigger than Hawaii's Big Island

Scientists have found a massive deposit inside the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the moon, and it's having a significant impact on the moon's gravitational field.




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What is a superfood?

A critical look at what we mean by the term "superfood."




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10 recipes for Brussels sprouts that will make them your new favorite vegetable

Brussels sprouts are a superfood packed with vitamins, cancer-fighting nutrients, and many health benefits.




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10 recipes for beets that celebrate this colorful superfood

These 10 recipes put the sweet, nutritious vegetable at center stage in beautiful and sophisticated ways.




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10 recipes for lentils that move this superfood from drab to delightful

Not only are lentils a powerhouse of nutrition, but they have nearly limitless possibility for delicious dishes from burgers to salads.




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14 recipes that celebrate tomato season

The possibilities for tomatoes are endless. These recipes will get your creative juices flowing.