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What to see in the night sky in July

From Saturn shining all month to Neptune at its brightest point all year, Mother Nature is bringing her own celestial fireworks to the party in the July sky.




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Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.



  • Arts & Culture

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What gray hair says about your health

Gray hair may indicate more than our biological age: It could signal one of these health issues, including heart disease or vitamin deficiency.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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 your cat's tail can tell you

Paying attention to a cat's tail language can give you insight into its mood and clue you in to what kind of behavior to expect.




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What does 'no-kill' mean at animal shelters?

When a shelter is 'no kill,' that doesn't always mean that every animal makes it out of there alive.




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What are dog whiskers for?

Here's the reason why dogs have whiskers and whether you should ever trim them.




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17 dogs that really, really love sticks

Whether they chase them, chew them or hunt for them, sticks make these dogs very happy.




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What you need to know about chlorpyrifos

This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.



  • Protection & Safety

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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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What is a stormquake?

Massive storms often trigger earthquake-like seismic activity on the sea floor.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is a waterspout?

Waterspouts are tornadoes over water that are usually formed by developing rain clouds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Arctic blast shatters records across the country

As much as two-thirds of the U.S could be plunged into record-breaking cold, but autumn isn't done yet.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is a 'bombogenesis'?

A bombogenesis or bomb cyclone is used to describe a nasty storm that rapidly intensifies. Here's what one looks like.



  • Climate & Weather

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What Earth would look like without oceans

A re-edited NASA simulation shows what Earth would look like if our oceans drained away.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is thundersnow?

Hearing thunder during a snowstorm is uncommon. Here's what to expect if you witness the rare weather event.



  • Climate & Weather

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What’s the difference between a corn and a callus?

Corns and calluses are hardened layers of skin that occur on your hands and feet. They can be painful, and they're not pretty. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is microneedling and does it work?

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, has been used by dermatologists for decades to treat scars. But are at-home dermarollers safe?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hats are back. Here are 9 you can actually wear

There's no reason to be intimidated by the idea of wearing a hat, especially not these classic styles.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is balayage?

The balayage hair color technique creates softer highlights with fewer color appointments.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What your nose shape says about the evolution of your ancestors

Whether long and narrow or short and wide, your nose is ideally adapted to a particular environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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You won't believe these insane Easter bonnets that people actually wear

At an annual parade in New York City, men and women don hats packed with everything from Peeps to plastic flying pigs.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 beauty treatments that could turn deadly

While most of these procedures are perfectly safe, you might think twice after seeing the ugly side of these beauty treatments.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is uncombable hair syndrome?

Here's how one girl is embracing uncombable hair syndrome with style.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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15 acids that are good for your skin

From AHAs to retinoids, here's what acids derived from many of your favorite foods can also do for your skin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What does toner do for your skin?

In between cleansing and moisturizing, using toner is a key step for many people.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Take a guess what Gumshoes are made of

Carefully "harvested" from the streets of Amsterdam, sticky gum litter is put to good use in these kicks.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is co-washing, and is it for you?

Cowashing doesn't mean showering with someone else, but it could be the secret to a great head of hair.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hat made from real woolly mammoth hair goes on sale for $10,000

It's unpleasant to wear, but it's also one of a kind.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How to choose clothes that will last

Buying quality garments saves you money and can save the planet.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What to do with that old office building? Recycle it.

What to do with that old office building? Recycle it.



  • Climate & Weather

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Sustainability: What does it really mean?

More than just green ideas, "sustainability" also refers to the economy and social justice. But is the word being used to death?




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Al Gore chats about his new book

Video: Former Vice President Al Gore discusses his new book and the choices Americans face on climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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What if climate-change doubters held a debate and nobody came?

Al Gore's 24-hour Climate Reality broadcast has attracted millions of online viewers. A competing broadcast by climate doubters had just thousands.



  • Climate & Weather

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Hearables improve what you see as well as what you hear

The new connected hearing aids make everything better, not just your hearing.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What you need to know about fitness trackers

Despite their continued popularity, fitness trackers may not deliver on the promises they make.



  • 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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Inventor creates a Rubik's Cube that solves itself

It was either this, or peel off and redistribute the stickers.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What's that secret chip in the new iPhone?

It's another new technology that will be great for aging baby boomers; you and your stuff will never get lost.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision

It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What's wrong with batteries?

This basic household item is full of hidden costs — from the environmental impact of mining to figuring out the safest way to dispose of them.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch

When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg.




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What is the world's deadliest animal?

Sharks? Snakes? The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What burrowing owls think of hidden cameras

This video shows burrowing owls discovering the presence of a "hidden" observation camera. It doesn't end well for the camera.




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Cape Hatteras National Seashore: A user's guide

North Carolina's Outer Banks area offers opportunities for a wide range of activities, from quiet reflection to any water-based recreational activity you can dr



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: A user's guide

This Georgia river is a refuge for metro Atlanta, providing opportunities for biking, hiking, canoeing — and some blissful silence.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What is listeria?

A listeria infection is a foodborne illness that can be very serious for pregnant women, those over 65 and people with weak immune systems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What does proximity to fast food have to do with longevity?

A new study looks at the community factors behind the dip in American life expectancy.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What you need to know about that mysterious coronavirus

A never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading, causing COVID-19. How worried should you be?



  • Fitness & Well-Being