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Look at the long and winding path your food takes to get to your plate

Researchers mapped the route food takes from farms to homes.




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Do you have the wanderlust gene?

About 20% of us have a genetic propensity that may compel us toward adventure and exploration.




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Your next flight could be fueled by food

Some planes are now powered with fuel made from beef fat and forest waste.




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The cure for jet lag could be as simple as bright flashes of light while you sleep

Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms.



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GPS goes out when you're flying. Now what?

The FAA has warned that some unidentified tests on the West Coast will jam GPS signals — but how do pilots deal?



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This company will plan your next trip, but they won't tell where you're going until you leave

Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go.




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9 clever packing hacks for your next trip

Pack better and smarter the next time you travel. You'll save money on baggage fees and you probably won't miss the extra stuff.




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Keep the air vent open on your next flight

Air vents on airplanes create air turbulence around you, which blocks germ particles and forces them to the ground.




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Miss your connection? Dance (All Night Long)!

Mahshid Mazooji missed her connecting flight at the Charlotte airport, but instead of stewing about it, she threw a dance party.




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Aisle or window seat? Your choice can reveal a lot about you

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?




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How to sleep well when you travel

These five strategies may help you beat jet lag and sleepless hotel nights when you travel on vacation.




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5 tips for sticking to your daily travel budget

With a little planning, you can stretch how much you have to spend each day when you're traveling.




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Why you should try a 30-day alcohol break

Whether it's Dry January or Dry July, a month off from alcohol could be good for your body.




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This map shows where you would end up if you dug a hole to the other side of the world

This map helps you find the antipodes (the other side of the world) of any place on Earth.




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Would you want your body turned into compost when you die?

A law in Washington state makes it the first state to legalize human composting, and now the first facility is being built.




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Grow your own Groceries: Live Google+ Event

Grow your own groceries with a food garden




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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners will take your breath away

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning images capture rarely seen animal behavior.




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Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.




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6 ways to improve your bond with your dog

Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.




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How to track migratory birds near you

These websites can help you figure out which migratory birds will be coming through your area.




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No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.




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6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain

The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses.



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You're busy. Here's how to (really) make time for friendships

It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close.




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What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution

Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways.



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How often do you really need to shower?

Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but here's why it might be healthier to skip a day or two.



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This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing

Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home.




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Losing your sense of smell may point to coronavirus — or not

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.



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Why growing up on a farm is good for your immune system

Farm research focused on good bacteria in the gut is helping scientists understand asthma, allergies and the immune system.




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Are male dogs causing your allergies?

A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people.




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Add some automation to your chicken coop

One way to make life a little easier is to focus first on the door of the coop. Here's how.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 venomous animals that could save your life

Venomous animals like snakes, bees and spiders may hold the secret to curing cancer, pain management and other diseases.




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How algae could change your world (or at least your car)

Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas statio




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Grow your own artistic creations with algae-powered ink pens

It's nontoxic, time-lapse ink that you see ... and then you don't see ... and then you see again.



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What you don't know about seaweed

You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.



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10 reasons making music is good for your brain

Researchers are still discovering all the ways that making music enriches your brain, but the impact is undeniable.




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Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it

These scientifically proven ways show how pets make you healthier and happier.




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Why is mindfulness beneficial for your health?

Practicing focus and acceptance can help with everything from stress relief to healthy eating.



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Is your brain fooled by this hyperrealistic art?

Howard Lee is a multidisciplinary artist from England who specializes in 'illusion, trickery and playful deception.'



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Why you should take a bird's-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef

Follow NASA's lead and explore this natural wonder by air. Scientists working for NASA's CORAL project are embarking on a two-month aerial study.




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These newly discovered peacock spiders will change your mind about arachnids

Many people don't see arachnids as 'cute,' but maybe they've never laid eyes on a peacock jumping spider.




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Planet or not, you can't discount the extraordinary beauty of Pluto

A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet.




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Put yourself in Curiosity's shoes with 360-degree view of Mars

Panorama gives viewers a glimpse of the geological landmarks in Curiosity's vicinity, including the Gale Crater Rim, Upper Mount Sharp and the Murray Buttes.




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What the heck is a tanuki? 8 things you didn't know about raccoon dogs

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.




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Who needs fireworks when you have the stars?

Fireworks displays are nothing compared to the cosmic explosions and implosions that occur every moment across our universe.




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7 go-to recipes when you don't feel like cooking

You're tired, hungry and you just want something delicious without having to think much. These recipes are for those moments.




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Eat your way through American history with these vintage recipes

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.




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Make herb butter to preserve the last of your garden herbs

This DIY kitchen project couldn't be easier.




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7 Lenten dishes that make you forget meat

During the season of Lent, many Christians forgo meat. That doesn't mean dinner can't be delicious.




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Take a trip to Provence without leaving your kitchen

'Le Vie Rustic' transports you to the French countryside. Sneak a peak with a Caramelized Leek Flat Bread with Black Olives and Soft Cheese.




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6 recipes for green bell peppers when you have way more than you need

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.