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Guide dogs make history, and help a blind runner's dreams come true

Thomas Panek just became the first blind runner to complete the NYC Half Marathon with guide dogs.



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Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent?

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.



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China seems to be winning its war on pollution

China's most polluted cities have made strides in reducing air pollution, but there's still work to be done.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Think you know rocks, minerals and gemstones?

How well-versed are you with our planet's fascinating geology? Test your knowledge and find out.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How were these iconic landforms created?

They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin

A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws.




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Loomstate for Target's launch party

The affordable organic cotton fashion line threw a star-studded private shopping party in Venice, Calif.



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Product displacement: The inside scoop on 9 household items

Switching out some surprisingly toxic household products for cleaner, greener alternatives can help save your health, money and the planet.




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Whole Foods cracks down on organic claims

Starting June 2011, beauty products making 'organic' claims will have to meet the same certification standards as food products at Whole Foods.



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Illegal marijuana farms are poisoning Pacific fishers

A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.



  • Research & Innovations

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11 of America's grandest dams

These dams, like the Hoover, the Diablo, the Shasta and the Grand Coulee, have helped to shape America.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn)

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.




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Americans don't understand their infotainment systems

From frustrating voice recognition to built-in apps, consumers either don't know they're there or can't figure them out. But relief is in sight.




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Behold the surreal imagery of Google's 'dreams'

The search giant has trained neural networks to interpret photos, but they can also be coaxed to create monsters.



  • Research & Innovations

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10 live web cams that will mesmerize you

Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds.



  • Arts & Culture

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How algorithms influence us every day

The omnipresence of algorithms raises interesting questions about day-to-day human experience.




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More worms than diners at one Boise restaurant

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Mold allergy symptoms

Does it seem like every time the weather is wet, you're sneezing up a storm? You might be experiencing mold allergy symptoms.




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Why dads are happier than moms

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.




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Death cap mushrooms are spreading across California

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Giant predatory worms have invaded France

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.




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Bottled water has New Zealanders up in arms

New Zealand residents are not happy that their pristine water may be exported for bottled water. The company that wants to export it doesn't want it to go to wa




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Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt




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Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.



  • Climate & Weather

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New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.



  • Climate & Weather

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'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth on crash diet for shipwreck drama

Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea'



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This woman tried crossing the Irish Sea in a giant inflatable hamster wheel

25-year-old wave runner Lindsey Russell undertook the 20-mile challenge to raise money for charity.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to donate after a disaster and avoid scams

You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most.




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In the Green Room: Bryan Adams on Greenpeace and the Bryan Adams Foundation

Video: Learn about the Bryan Adams Foundation and what Bryan likes to do most when he's not playing music.



  • Arts & Culture

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In the Green Room: Bryan Adams chats about Canadian forests

Video: Rock star Bryan Adams chats about his Canadian homeland and what they're doing to stave off deforestation.



  • Arts & Culture

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Magic mushrooms could be a psychiatric wonder drug

Cancer patients given psilocybin experienced reduced depression and existential distress, even at the end of life.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Problems getting an EpiPen? You're not alone

More than 400 people have had problems filling EpiPen prescriptions. Maker Mylan has had "intermittent supply constraints," which may reduce availability.




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Can tilapia skin help heal burn victims?

Researchers in Brazil are experimenting with sterilized fish skin as bandages for burns.



  • Research & Innovations

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Amsterdam's most beneficent tourist activity is fishing for plastic

Plucking litter from canals while sightseeing is one of the more singular ways to spend a couple hours in the Dutch city.




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Exploratorium aims for net-zero energy use

If it meets the goal, the Exploratorium in San Francisco will be the largest net-zero energy use museum in the nation.




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BIG-designed tower aims to liven up white collar downtown Calgary

Calgary will be getting yet another show-stopping skyscraper, this one a LEED Platinum-exceeding mixed-use development designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.



  • Remodeling & Design

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10 of the best college environmental programs in the U.S.

Every year, the number of green college programs — and the number of students enrolled in them — rises, as careers in environmental policy, sustainability,



  • Research & Innovations

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Can 1 miracle plant solve the world's 3 greatest problems?

Kenaf, the carbon-sequestering monster plant, provides food, shelter and carbon credits.



  • Research & Innovations

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Not for soccer moms: Mercedes V-ision is an executive minivan that plugs in

Seen at the Geneva Motor Show, this green family hauler doubles as an office.




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American Humane Association fires back at Hollywood Reporter cruelty claims

Nonprofit, which monitors the health and safety of animals in the entertainment industry, calls the expose a distortion of the truth.



  • Arts & Culture

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Is ethical foie gras a contradiction in terms?

This Spanish farmer's free-range geese fatten up naturally for migration season.




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U.S. clears path for offshore wind farms

Offshore wind power poses no major environmental or socioeconomic risks for the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast, a new Interior Department study reports.




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How earthworms offset their carbon emissions

Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil.




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New Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated by smart LED systems

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'



  • Research & Innovations

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The Hunt helps online shoppers with difficult-to-find items

If you've ever had trouble finding something online, a new website is here to help.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Pharrell Williams announces denim line made from recycled ocean plastic

Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Thai teen transforms junk into diva-worthy fashion

This Instagram sensation knows how to rock palm fronds and coat hangers!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Bentley Christie is crazy about worms, composting worms that is

Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening