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Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm'

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.




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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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NASA finds debris of India's lost lunar lander

India's Chandrayaan-2 mission lander was lost on the surface of the moon, but now NASA officials have found its debris.




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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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Why NASA wants to 'touch the sun'

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is exploring the sun's scorching outer atmosphere.




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'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse marks last of 2019

December's annular solar eclipse looked like a "ring of fire."




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Scientists unravel the mysteries of 'cotton candy' planets

Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs.




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Jupiter's atmosphere is still putting on a show

NASA continues to share stunning images from Juno's travels around Jupiter, and they put the planet in a whole new light.




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The mystery of our solar system's 'great divide' may finally be solved

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.




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Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.




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We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon

China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon.




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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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9 things you didn't know about astronaut Christina Koch

NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after spending 328 days in space.




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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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NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real

Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean.




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We're drowning in stuff, and this study proves it's making us miserable

A 2012 study of homes in L.A. shows just how menacing stuff can be: "Many find their accumulated possessions exhausting to contemplate, organize, and clean."




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Baby boomers aren't buying senior housing

Baby boomers aren't that old and they aren't ready for retirement homes – yet.



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There's big money in aging baby boomers

About 70 million American baby boomers are going shopping, and many of them have deep pockets.




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We need a better word than 'walkable'

Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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​Forget hearing aids or hearables; Starkey's Livio AI really are 'healthables'

Probably 45 percent of baby boomers could use Starkey's new Livio AIs or Healthables. What's keeping them away?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate

People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers.




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We're facing a demographic time bomb

We've got about a decade to fix our communities to cope with 70 million aging baby boomers. ​



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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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It's never too late to reinvent yourself

How architect Le Corbusier, a 13th-century abbey and a busload of tourists taught me some lessons.




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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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Investors' billions are chasing the baby boomer market

When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat?




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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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America's favorite farmers markets

Three markets were chosen as America's favorites. Was your favorite market at the top?




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'Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal'

Tristram Stuart's book "Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal" argues that pigs can help alleviate world hunger by eating the scraps of wealthier countries,



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Organic 'from A to Z' video library

Planet Green's web video series features 26 tasty organic treats... in alphabetical order.




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'Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge'

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.



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America's Favorite Farmers Market contest returns

A webinar with last year’s winners will kick off this year’s contest.




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A look at America's Favorite Farmers Market

Opening day at the Collingswood Farmers Market in New Jersey is a huge success.



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Farmers market at Philly's Reading Terminal Market

150 years after outdoor markets fell out of favor with the public at the location, an outdoor farmers market is resurrected at the Philadelphia landmark.




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Trader Joe's offers food, produce -- and mystery

Executives keep a tight lid on the secret to successfully selling grocery staples to the masses.



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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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Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.




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New Hampshire considering a farm-to-plate bill

The initiative’s sponsors are looking at Vermont’s local food program as a model.




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'The Farmer’s Market Seasonal Cookbook' free for Kindle

For a limited time, this well-reviewed cookbook with 60 recipes divided into the four seasons is free on Amazon for Kindle readers.




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10 must-make recipes for summer's end

The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get. Make them now, or you’ll regret it for the next 10 months.




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Everyone's a winner when you support local farmers

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.




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How to use food stamps at farmers markets

Some markets are getting creative to make sure all SNAP recipients have access to fresh, local, healthy food.




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12 items movers won't move

Many moving companies have “non-allowables” they won’t move, like bleach, houseplants or perfume. Here are more items you’ll have to transport yourself.




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Ecollywood: Arianna Huffington and Nancy O'Dell

Video: Get green tips from Arianna Huffington and Nancy O'Dell.



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Ecollywood: Look who's talking about MNN

Video: From Jeff Goldblum to Tricia Helfer to Arianna Huffington — see who is talking about the Mother Nature Network.



  • Arts & Culture

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Ecollywood: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis

Video: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis offer their eco-tips.



  • Arts & Culture

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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 1

Watch Part I of Chuck's exclusive interview and take the quiz below to win tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Festival.




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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 2

Watch part 2 of Chuck's interview with Widespread Panic's John Bell.



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The Green Party: Go organic this Valentine's Day

Video: Danielle shows you how to celebrate Valentine's Day in an organic way.