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Does this chess problem reveal the key to human consciousness?

Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you?




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How does cocoa go from bean to bar?

Get an in-depth look at the process of making organic cocoa beans into chocolate bars.




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The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion?

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Does a green roof on a bus really make sense?

Greening the urban environment is important. Sticking a roof garden on a moving bus is an odd way to do it.




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Why does mold like my bathroom?

I was recently taking a shower in my bathroom when I looked up and noticed what I think was black fuzz and dots growing on my ceiling! Why does mold seem to lik




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How much does it really cost to have baby?

Raising a child is an expensive undertaking, and new parents can get a severe case of sticker shock even before they've left the maternity ward.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Nixon at 100: A green Nixon doesn't wash

Born 100 years ago today, President Richard Nixon has seen a revival of late as an environmental champion.




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What does methane mean for life on Mars?

NASA's Curiosity rover has made a surprising find that could help scientists get one step closer to figuring out if Mars has ever supported life.




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If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Healthy diet doesn't matter past 75, study says

For people over 75, a diet high in sugar and fat doesn’t have much of a negative health impact.




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For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk

Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Does Facebook shelter people from different opinions?

Many people today get their news via Facebook, but most probably give little thought to how the social media network filters the stories they see.




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What ailments does medical marijuana help?

As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How long does a water molecule stay in a river?

A water molecule's "residence time" in a given system can help us understand how pollution moves through water and help protect this valuable natural resource.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why does snow make the world so quiet?

You're not imagining it when the world falls into a hush during a snowfall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Corn genome decoded: What does this mean?

Complete catalog for the corn gene will have far-reaching implications in the fight against hunger and disease.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Traveling the world doesn't mean you have to leave home behind

Just ask Jenna and Guillaume, who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue their dream of touring North America in a custom-built tiny house.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Polar bear does tai chi for the climate

At the UN climate talks this week in Tianjin, polar bear leads a class in Tai Chi to teach negotiators about what "balance" really means.



  • Research & Innovations

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We've got the weather forecast for 2050 (and it doesn't look very good)

Weather Channel's futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of the U.N. Climate Summit.



  • Climate & Weather

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How does light pollution affect you?

Do you even know what the night sky looks like sans human interference?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 things Sweden does right

From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier.




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What does happiness have to do with leadership? A lot more than you think

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.




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This designer doesn't make furniture, he grows it

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Hot springs-heated hotel in Iceland does the northern lights right

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.




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How does a holiday become a holiday?

World Elephant Day, National Dog Day and Southern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day are just a few celebratory days to mark on your calendar.



  • Arts & Culture

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When an iceberg falls in the ocean, does it make a sound?

What does a splintering iceberg sound like underwater? Imagine the cracks and pops of an ice cube melting in a glass of lemonade multiplied on a colossal scale.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why does beef from a local farm cost so much more than what's in the grocery store?

While Morieka Johnson usually loves a good bargain, she knows that when it comes to local, sustainably raised beef, you get what you pay for.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why not wearing shoes does a body good

A new study finds footwear desensitizes feet and may even affect balance. It's time to embrace the callus.



  • Research & Innovations

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What a glass of wine a day does to your body

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Popularity doesn't really matter for adults — or does it?

A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school.




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Where does the term 'cold turkey' come from?

The phrase 'cold turkey' has nothing to do with a turkey that's shivering from the cold.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why does food research conflict so much?

Is the food you're eating healthy? The answer should be simple, but it's not.




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What 'King Corn' does to the 'Big River'

'Big River,' a companion film to 'King Corn,' explores the wide-reaching water pollution problems created by monoculture farming.



  • Arts & Culture

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Artists create beautiful world maps made from food. Does the vegetable representing the U.S. surprise you?

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?




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What to do with the stuff that doesn't spark joy

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.




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Being happy doesn't really increase your life span

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.



  • Protection & Safety

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If it doesn't come from an animal, is it milk?

There's a debate about whether liquid plant-based foods should be labeled as milk. Is it time to change the definition of milk?




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Does bottled water need an expiration date?

Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle.




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How does salmonella get into eggs?

The shell doesn't always protect eggs from becoming infected with salmonella.




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Does beeswax-coated food storage really work?

Those food storage beeswax cloths and bags you've been noticing? They work.




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What does the sun really sound like?

The sounds the sun makes would not be music to human ears.




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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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Jack-o'-CFL? The DOE does pumpkin carving

The Department of Energy steps into pumpkin-carving territory with several energy-themed stencils for jack-o'-lanterns. You can choose from CFL bulb, solar arra




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What does 'easy to recycle' mean?

If you can't throw it in the curbside recycling bin, is it really 'easy?'




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Now that China doesn't want it, our plastic is piling up

Several months into China's ban on most waste imports, a new study paints a sobering yet optimistic view of how we need to handle our plastic.




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Why does time seem to move so slowly when we're in danger?

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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With a focus on sustainability and the future, Walmart enhances the way it does business

Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges.




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What is a natural gas vehicle and what does CNG mean?

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.