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What's new about the new nutrition label?

The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed.




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What is molecular gastronomy?

Hot ice cream, cocktails that look like large caviar eggs, and that love-it-or-hate-it foam are all products of molecular gastronomy.




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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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What are cheese curds?

These little nuggets of dairy deliciousness have ventured past Wisconsin, and they're popping up all over the country.




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What are virtual restaurants?

The evolution of food delivery services has made virtual or ghost restaurants, which have no dining room, feasible.




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What is a GSM wine blend?

When grenache is blended with two other grapes, it's abbreviated as GSM. Here's what else you need to know.




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7 leftovers that taste even better cold

Sometimes when the weather is hot, cooking isn't appealing. Luckily, these leftovers taste even better cold than they did right out of the oven.




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Do you know what these food certification labels mean?

Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out.




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What is 'clean' bacon?

Panera Bread recently announced it will use only 'clean' bacon. But what does that mean for the rest of the bacon we eat? Don't panic, here's the deal.




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What is carrageenan?

Carrageenan is in everything from dairy products to toothpaste. Here's what you need to know about the natural but controversial additive.




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What are those white stripes on raw chicken?

If chicken breasts are your go-to lean protein, you may want to avoid this poultry defect.




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What's really in our tap water?

The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants.




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Los Angeles Auto Show preview: Hot hatches, hybrids and electric vehicles

The LA show, opening this week, features some intriguing green concept cars...headed for production. Are you ready for a compact hybrid Lexus, a 170-mpg VW and




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How Hyundai is making a car that helps grow fish and produce

Hyundai provided its ix35 fuel-cell car as part of a unique and sustainable city garden in London.




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What to see in the night sky in December

'Tis the season of giving, and this December night sky is saving some of its biggest gifts for last.




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Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.




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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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What to see in the night sky in 2020

The start of the new decade ushers in a celestial medley of stargazing events to look forward to.




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What to see in the night sky in February

From the first supermoon of the year to the return of the zodiacal light, these are the best skywatching moments for February 2020.




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What does the sun really sound like?

The sounds the sun makes would not be music to human ears.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.




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What's eating Betelgeuse?

Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode.




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What to see in the night sky in March

Get ready to spring forward, get up early and catch some beautiful sights in the March sky like the Crow Moon, the occultation and vernal equinox.




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What makes a city a good place to get old?

Here's what they proposed in New Jersey to build better and safer cities for older citizens.




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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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Older people aren't rocking in chairs, so why do we still treat them that way?

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What does 'Medicare for All' actually look like?

A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey

‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State.




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What's your favorite item at the farmers market?

With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens?




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What’s your favorite summer cookbook?

A list of the best new cookbooks for summer has me making a list of the books I already have to cook from this season.




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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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In the Green Room: What is a tree farmer?

In the Green Room: What is a tree farmer? Chuck Leavell talks about being a tree farmer.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 DIY projects that reuse your old glass bottles

Some cities don't recycle glass, but that doesn't mean you can't reuse glass bottles for candles, hummingbird feeders or even chandeliers.



  • Arts & Culture

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Secretary Chu: 'Do something that matters'

In his commencement speech at Washington University, Energy Secretary Chu encouraged graduates to "Do something that matters. Help save the world."




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What you need to know about the new program for green home loans

The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached.




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What Solyndra means for solar power

The solar company's collapse has electrified many critics of President Obama. But what does it say about the sustainability of U.S. solar power overall?




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DOE hosting Women in Clean Energy chat

The live Twitter chat will begin on June 27 at 1pm EDT.




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What to expect from the 2019 hurricane season

Meteorologists predict a mostly normal 2019 hurricane season, but that doesn't mean there's no danger.



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10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What is nectar dearth?

When flowers start to dry up and die, bees struggle to find nectar and pollen. Here are some signs of nectar death and what you can do to help.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What to do if your grass won't grow

From too much shade to drainage issues and HOA rules, a green lawn may be easier said than done. But it doesn't have to be.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What I learned on a moss walk

Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What to know before you build a fence

Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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8 shipwrecks that could sink the environment

Dozens of sunken ships off U.S. coasts, such as the Jacob Luckenbach and USS Arizona, are leaking oil or could in the future.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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Bacteria that devours plastic discovered near Japanese recycling facility

Japanese scientists have found a special bacteria, Ideonella sakainesis, that likes to eat polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET.




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What does 'easy to recycle' mean?

If you can't throw it in the curbside recycling bin, is it really 'easy?'




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Disposing of waste responsibly isn't that hard

When you make room for the new, make sure you're responsible about disposing the old.