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5 useful products made from ocean plastic

Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure.




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People the world over prefer distractions over their own thoughts

A new international study finds most people would rather be entertained by others.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why people with Parkinson's disease can perform an Irish dance effortlessly

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.



  • Research & Innovations

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Who says jerky has to be beef?

Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.




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If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.




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Amazon deforestation heading to dangerous 'tipping point'

Deforestation is occurring so fast in the Brazilian Amazon that three football fields worth of tree cover are lost every minute.



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Researchers identify the secret ingredient that makes royal jelly so effective at healing wounds

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.



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Photographer captures stunning image of eagle in symmetrical reflection

Amateur photographer Steve Biro takes a riveting photo of a bald eagle and his mirror image.




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Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.




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Storefront IV clinic offers quick fix for flu sufferers

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?



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Current flu vaccine less effective in the elderly

Despite the report, the CDC still advises older people to get a flu shot.



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New ways to defeat fall flu earlier than ever

ABC News's Dr. Richard Besser says it's easier than ever to get vaccinated.



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13 likely health benefits of drinking tea

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.




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Elvis the baby seal has left the boat!

An adorable rescued pinniped is released back into the wild after making a speedy recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.




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'Before I Die': New Orleans' house is bucket list backdrop

An abandoned home in New Orleans is transformed into a interactive art installation where passersby are invited to pick up a piece of chalk and share what they'



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Sustainability is an Industrywide Effort

By working together, we can address food production and recycling, as well as other pressing issues in the product supply chain




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Environmental Defense Fund: Solving the Toughest Problems

For 25 years, EDF has partnered with leading companies to prove that good environmental strategy is good business strategy.




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The Barefoot Farmer grows more than food

Jeff Poppen champions the small family farm and a sense of community at his Long Hungry Creek Farm in Tennessee.




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This is why male black widow spiders prefer younger women

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.




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The benefits of napping

There is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Aerospace and defense spending: What will be the next normal?

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Aerospace & Defense Insights

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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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How can back-to-school be less wasteful?

Just because it's a new school year doesn't mean that you have to buy all new products.




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The Benefits of Organic Gardening

Soils rich in organic matter grow tasty vegetables and fruits, colorful flowers and strong trees and shrubs.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Daily Briefing: Wed. 5/11/2011

Floods hit Miss. Delta, GOP gov. embraces rail, U.S. to protect more species, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 5/12/2011

Weather wallops U.S. South, killer quakes hit Spain, Japan embraces renewables, and U.S. military dogs have the spotlight.



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Weekend Briefing 5/13/2011

U.S. sets disaster record, new branch of life found, climate change vs. pirates, and it turns out the nuclear crisis in Japan is worse than originally believed.



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Daily Briefing: Mon. 5/16/2011

Endeavour lifts off, floods invade Miss. Delta, Obama embraces drilling, and fruit and vegetables farmers are up in arms.



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Daily Briefing: Tues. 5/17/2011

Delta flood risk spreads, first squid leaves Earth, blood test reveals life span, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Wed. 5/18/2011

River rehab gains steam, melons explode in China, camels plague Australia, and chlorinated Tris may be infecting young children with cancer.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 5/19/2011

Study: planets outnumber stars, floods fuel huge 'dead zone,' extinct rat returns, and more.



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Weekend Briefing 5/20/2011

Rapture looms, crawfish thrive in floods, big cyclone season forecast, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Mon. 5/23/2011

Tornadoes slam U.S. Midwest, floods threaten wildlife, Japan goes solar, and Chicago works on becoming greener.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Tues. 5/24/2011

U.S. sets tornado records, vines worsen warming, bee crisis continues, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant likely suffered meltdowns.



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Daily Briefing: Wed. 5/25/2011

More storms strike U.S., microbes make it rain, NASA eyes deep space, and hailstones are just a wealth of bacteria.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 5/26/2011

U.S. storms keep coming, FDA sued over superbugs, blind people can echolocate, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Holiday Briefing

U.S. reels from storms, cats' secret lives revealed, deadly disease eradicated, and reports of water on the moon intensify.



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Daily Briefing: Tues. 5/31/2011

Space shuttle heads home, U.S. floods spread, CO2 emissions rise, and the amount of groundwater humans use is adjusting the earth's wobble.



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Daily Briefing: Wed. 6/1/2011

WHO: phones may cause cancer, space shuttle lands, hurricane season begins, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 6/2/2011

New E. coli sweeps Europe, tornadoes hit Mass., sharks like AC/DC, and more.



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Weekend Briefing 6/3/2011

New superbug found, nukes cause 'boy booms,' jet streams may power world, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Mon. 6/6/2011

New suspect in E. coli outbreak, wind power killing eagles, volcano erupts in Chile, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Tues. 6/7/2011

Fires scorch Arizona, floods boost wildlife, speed limits may save whales, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Wed. 6/8/2011

Heat wave hits U.S., floods strike China, pavement worsens pollution, and wildfire continue to rage across Arizona.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 6/9/2011

Arizona fire grows, Romney goes rogue, Facebook vs. landfills, and the war against invasive species in the U.S. heats up.



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Weekend Briefing 6/10/2011

Can Germany nix nukes? Did meteors spark life? Is squid the new panda? Will wildfires in Arizona cease?



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Daily Briefing: Mon. 6/13/2011

New 'Dirty Dozen' released, autism linked to toxins, jellyfish worsen warming, and the world should brace itself for the weird weather to continue.



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Daily Briefing: Tues. 6/14/2011

GOP candidate targets EPA, fires doom fireworks, Scotts embraces pot, and the Missouri River breaks through two levees.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Wed. 6/15/2011

New rules for sunscreen, U.S. nuke chief under fire, sun may take siesta, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 6/16/2011

Mob cleans tsunami debris, NASA finds millions of black holes, 'SpongeBob fungus' discovered, and more.



  • Green News Roundup