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How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.




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Want a hug from a polar bear?

Expect one if you buy the new all-electric Nissan Leaf.



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From an Iraq veteran: Electric cars are a matter of national security

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers




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The Nissan Leaf's delivery issues: On a slow boat from Japan

The lucky few have gotten their Nissan Leafs, but the company has scaled back its 2011 U.S. deliveries from 20,000 to 10,000, and dampened expectations about a




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Prairie Organic Spirits: Respect from seed to glass

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.




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Japan's children most at risk from radiation's effects

Experts say Japan's kids and unborn babies have the greatest risk of developing cancer from exposure to radioactive material.



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What to know about food imports from Japan

The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri




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Japanese researchers find better way to remove radiation from soil

Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil.



  • Research & Innovations

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How a nuclear bomb could save Earth from an asteroid

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.




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Mutant butterflies found emerging from Fukushima radiation

Researchers have discovered that the butterflies' mutations are multiplying at an alarming rate through successive generations. If genetic damage done to one ge




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Japan to encircle Fukushima with frozen earth

Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water.



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New radiation-proof underwear can protect your privates from Fukushima fallout

A Japanese company is looking to profit from continuing fears about Fukushima radiation, by selling radiation-proof underwear.



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How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast?

Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks.




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From the ashes of 1969 meteorite, a new mineral is born

A fireball that tears across the sky is not just a one-time skywatching event — it can reap scientific dividends long afterward. In fact, one that lit up Mexi




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7 striking examples of deforestation from NASA

Deforestation’s impact on climate change has piqued NASA’s interest in documenting its progress across the globe. Here are seven examples of deforestation f



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Fog surrounds a frozen volcano in this ethereal photograph

Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is silent and still as fog creeps towards Mount Dutton.



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Salmon semen found to be miracle substance for extracting rare earth elements from waste

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.



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Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.



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From Tesla Roadster to Model S sedan

Alison and her husband Doug are upgrading from the Tesla Roadster to the Model S sedan to accommodate their growing family.




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Prophetic horsemen sculptures emerge from the River Thames

Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptural commentary on fossil fuels comes and goes with the tides.



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London to boot cars from its busiest shopping street

The pedestrianization of overcrowded Oxford Street is a long-time dream of many Londoners. Cycling activists, however, feel wedged out of the ambitious plans.




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Weird foods from the '50s, '60s and '70s

Take a look at some vintage recipes that make us wonder, "Who ever thought that was a good idea?"




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Where did animal crackers come from?

We have the British to thank for animal crackers, but there's a lot more you should know about this tasty snack.




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SkyLodge Suites let travelers dangle from a mountain in utmost luxury

For when the Sheraton just isn't terrifying enough ...




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10 recipes for lentils that move this superfood from drab to delightful

Not only are lentils a powerhouse of nutrition, but they have nearly limitless possibility for delicious dishes from burgers to salads.




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12 recipes for coconut from breakfast to dessert

Coconut is arguably one of the most diverse foods on the planet!




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Can we learn from the mean girls of yoga?

A yoga instructor offers some blunt words of wisdom for the holier-than-thou set of yoga 'mean girls.'



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Transport of oil from tar sands in Canada fuels debate

Here are some arguments to consider if we plant to get more oil from our neighbors to the North.




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Is oil from Alberta really climate's linchpin?

Some of the world's most prominent climate activists are headed to D.C. to protest against a proposed pipeline that would bring Alberta's unconventional oil to




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Big Oil borrows Pixar name from Disney

Pixar Petroleum will manage the oil sands business for Paramount Resources, which has a long history of lifting names from Hollywood.




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Power from New York City's East River?

Dean Corren's vision of a greener world includes using New York City's East River to produce electricity. As technology director at Verdant Power, he's trying t




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Report: Methane from fracking has large greenhouse footprint

A group of researchers at Cornell University finds that natural gas may not be as clean as originally thought.




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Shh! Settlement bans two kids from talking about fracking – for life

Two Pennsylvania children, ages 7 and 10 have been permanently banned from talking about fracking.




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'Hereafter' tsunami scene prompts recall from Japan

Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week.



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What we learned from Japan's deadly earthquake: One year later

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami



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Huge dock from tsunami found near Hawaii

Fisherman discovered a dock from the Japanese tsunami off the shores of Hawaii.



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What did we learn from Indian Ocean tsunami?

Two documentaries revisit the 2004 disaster and explore how science has advanced since then.



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Is your bookshelf made from a 600-year-old Russian tree?

.Chances are it's not, but Swedish mega-retailer IKEA has recently come under fire from environmental watchdog groups for clear-cutting old-growth forests in a




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Wood meets the waterfront in Timber in the City design competition

A winner is announced for Timber in the City, a design competition that challenged entrants to design a wood-centric mixed-use complex for Red Hook, Brooklyn.



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What to expect from the Pluto flyby today

When it comes to tracking New Horizons's Pluto flyby, you have options.




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Slaying the dinosaur: Low-cost, high-performance prefabs from Unity Homes

Aiming to help eradicate the 'performance dinosaur' otherwise known as the standard American home, Bensonwood launches an affordable green prefab offshoot dubbe



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ÁPH80: A prefab cabin from Spain that's clean, calming and compact

Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic).



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From Spain, a minimalist micro-home that's the 'extreme of abstraction'

Watch a tiny prefab home be 'dropped' into a vacant lot outside of Madrid with not much more than an electric screwdriver and a crane.



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Denmark's Maintenance-Free House is protected from the elements by glass skin

Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years.



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Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots

In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers.



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Sustainability lessons from the first Thanksgiving

Looking back at the first Thanksgiving offers a way forward for us, says Michael Berman.




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Frozen remains of missing couple emerge from Swiss glacier

Frozen remains found in Swiss glacier of couple who disappeared 75 years ago while hiking in the Alps.



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Rare metal from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs can cure cancer, says professor

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.



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This rock brought back from the moon likely came from Earth

This supposed moon rock is actually an Earth rock. It was likely jettisoned from our planet ages ago, eventually crashing into the moon.




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New microbe makes fuel from CO2 in the air

Scientists have created a microbe that converts carbon dioxide into biofuel, a discovery that might boost the battle against climate change.