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What will happen when 20 percent of the population is over 65?

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.



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What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'?

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV?

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”




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Want a free $2,000 home electric car charger? Apply today

Two separate projects funded by the Department of Energy are offering free home chargers. The only drawback? You have to pay for the electric vehicle.




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Mini nuclear reactors may soon appear in a town near you

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.




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DOE launches Apps for Energy competition

App developers can enter to win up to $30,000.




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Meet Liam, Apple's 29-arm 'recyclebot'

Apple's recycling robot Liam disassembles iPhones in 11 seconds to more efficiently combat electronic waste.




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This biodegradable, edible wrapper could replace single-use plastics for food

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.



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Apple-sized diamond unearthed in Botswana

Massive gem, the second-largest ever found, measures a whopping 1,111 carats.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why your lips are chapped and how to fix it

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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How to get a doctor's appointment when everyone's sick

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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World's Easiest Apple Pie Recipe

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.




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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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10 things you didn't know about Johnny Appleseed

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.




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App serves as 'eyes' for the visually impaired

Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people.




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The benefits of napping

There is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood.



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This is how happy couples argue

A new study from the University of Tennessee looks at the multitude of ways and topics married couples argue about, with some not-so-surprising results.




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Spectacular things happen when you let winter do your hair

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.




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Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it)

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.




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For a happier family, stop overspending on kids

A new book by Brett Graff helps parents drown out the cultural noise and reduce parenting anxiety when it comes to spending money on our kids.




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Visiting a park can make you as happy as Christmas

Walking around an urban park inspires the same happy glow as you feel on Christmas morning.




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Feeling connected to nature makes children happier, too

Being connected to nature makes kids happier and more likely to act sustainably.




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Apple visionary Steve Jobs named most fascinating person of 2011

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.



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Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living

How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.




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Atlanta to Appalachia: My wife has decided we're going to be chicken farmers

Atlanta to Appalachia columnist Benyamin Cohen and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first chicks — and the wide new world of raising chickens.




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Ants trapped in defunct nuclear bunker are developing a new ant society

They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence.




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Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.




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Pop music loses its appeal when we turn 33

The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why.



  • Arts & Culture

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German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother

A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.




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What happened to Baby Yoda Cat?

A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events.




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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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Whatever happened to autumn?

Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



  • Climate & Weather

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Keeping Smart Appliances Safe

Have you considered a smart appliance? The global market has increased fivefold in the last four years.



  • Protection & Safety

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Teen creates app to help kids avoid lunchroom rejection

Sit With Us app helps kids navigate the lunchroom without opening themselves up to bullying or rejection.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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We tried the Lose It app's Snap It feature

Is tracking the calories in your food as easy as snapping a picture?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Free Google app turns old photo prints into glare-free digital images

Google's free PhotoScan takes five separate digital images of a print and combines them to create an image that's better than one taken with your phone.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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18 apps to help you keep your New Year's resolutions

From losing weight to learning a language, these apps will help you stay on track.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer

Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The new Apple Watch 4 is a boon for boomers

It's not just a watch, it is a whole new communications platform.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill?

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What happens when humans aren't allowed to touch each other?

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Want a cider apple orchard? Here's what to plant

With a little help from a famous seventh-generation orchardist, I narrow down some of the best varieties to plant for a backyard orchard.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Tinder-style app ... for cows

A new app called Tudder promises to help lonely cows find their perfect match, Tinder-style.




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Apple trees are mysteriously dying all across America and nobody knows why

In some regions, as many as 80 percent of trees could be in danger from RAD or rapid apple decline.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the 'wrong' kind of dog

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.




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A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.




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Flyover Country app lets airline passengers explore the terrain 36,000 feet below

Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there.



  • Research & Innovations