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Photo: Groundhog Day blizzard from space

A NOAA satellite captures the February 2011 snowstorm as it blankets the U.S.



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Major blizzard visible from space

The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery.



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Doors salvaged from demolished Detroit houses reborn as artsy bus stop benches

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.




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Feeding the World Demands Change from Farm to Fork

How to help provide people on every continent with food that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for people and planet.




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Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.




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Feeding America with Help from Business Leaders

As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies.




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From hunters to protectors: The Lion Guardians and a story of changing perceptions

Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives.




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From Bird Brain to 'Urban Birder'

David Lindo turns his awe for winged creatures into a passion for teaching Britain's urbanites to open their eyes to all the birds around them.




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Guitars crafted from recycled Detroit rubble

Curt Novara uses salvaged wood from the Motor City’s abandoned homes to build one-of-a-kind guitars.




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To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.



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Dwight Eisenhower: Lessons from the ‘balancer in chief’

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.




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Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Gets Boost From NAPA

The auto parts company has donated millions to help wounded vets.




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Pilgrims can still follow this ancient path from Canterbury to Rome

The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy.




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How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.




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4 things teens really need from their parents

Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression.



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Entrepreneur creates soap from food grease

Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap.




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Can fish fry oil save London from impending drought?

London launches hi-tech desalination plant to stave off drought, and it will be powered by a renewable fuel found in abundance in the city -- fish fry oil.



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Scientists grow bacon from stem cells

Bacon shortages could be a think of fiction. A new technique that turns pig stem cells into strips of meat could offer a green alternative to the slaughterhouse



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Scientists create nanoscale robot spiders from DNA molecules

Although nanorobots made of DNA have been developed before, these spiders can move over greater distances and follow complex commands.



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Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower

New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets.



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Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia

A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water.




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Will children really grow horns from too much phone use?

A study about phones giving kids horns stirs some good old-fashioned moral panic.




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Self-lacing shoe to be powered from walking

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.



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Solar desalination makes freshwater from salt water

An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations.




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Wood chips wean Middlebury from foreign oil

Hi-tech biomass gassification plant will cut Middlebury College's CO2 emissions by 40 percent.



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Low-emission diesel from seeds at just $1.40 a gallon

Politically, it would help if we could grow tropical jatropha in the U.S., but this could be an imported fuel we'll welcome at the pumps.




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From fat to fuel: Genetically modified bacteria could convert waste into energy

Plant waste has been seen as a possible source of sustainable biofuels, now modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel.




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Power plant to create electricity from waste wood (with no burning involved)

An new power plant in England turns waste wood into power. But it doesn't burn it.




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Can cars run on hydrogen made from plant sugars?

Researchers claim that using enzymes to convert biomass to hydrogen could yield significantly more energy than current biomass-to-ethanol efforts.




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Would you buy a T-shirt from this guy?

A Notre Dame football player turned fashion model has a new role: Eco-entrepreneur.



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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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20 pygmy animal species from around the world

These cool pygmy animal species show you don't have to be big to be great.




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Sea creatures from Japanese tsunami are just now arriving on Pacific coast

Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California.




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Scientists had no idea where the world's tiniest flightless bird came from, until now

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.




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12 captivating images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



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See the winners from National Geographic's travel photography contest

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.



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This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution

Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution.



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11 colorful fungi that look like they came from Willy Wonka

The 11 mushrooms and other fungi here are a far cry from the typical white-or-brown palette of criminis and portobellos.




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Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.



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U.S. Women's National Soccer team gets a visit from service dogs in training

The U.S. Women's Soccer team got a visit from service dogs in training before their match Thursday.




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17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story'

The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes.




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This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches

A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again.




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40 horses saved from California ranch fire

Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire.



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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



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Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years

More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety.



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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.



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How to stop a sweater from shedding

Does your sweater leave a trail of fiber everywhere? Here's how to stop a sweater from shedding and pilling. Hint: Clean out the freezer.



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We Can Rebrand It: New video from Al Gore

Climate-challenged piggy bank urges closing of the 'carbon pollution loophole.'