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Will the $9 CHIP computer crush the Raspberry Pi?

The CHIP is a computer the size of a credit card that can do a lot. But it's no Raspberry Pi.




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Tesla IPO brings in $266 million

Tesla Motors raised $266 million during its IPO with shares selling for more than the $14 to $16 target range.




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Obama's Pacific trip brings climate agreements and challenges

As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change.



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Fair trade fashion: Here and hippie

Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The power of unusual animal friendships

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.




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Nutrition info on fast-food receipt

Now you know when you spent $6.38 cents and 48% of your daily calories on a breakfast at Burgerville.




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Buy one, get one free Chipotle coupon

For a limited time, watch a 90-second video and receive a coupon to a fast food chain that’s trying to do it right.




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6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how




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Tips for video conferencing job interviews

As testaments to the advantages of virtual interviews continue to grow at the same time as concerns about the economy and the environment increase, what was onc



  • Research & Innovations

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Bubbles could boost cargo ship efficiency

Could the power of tiny bubbles be used to boost the fuel-efficiency of cargo ships?




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Prius of the sea: Battery pack will make Viking Lady a hybrid ship

The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Ancient knots bind Mars rover's equipment together

While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots.




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ecoATM expanding in response to iPhone 5 release

Consumers can sell their current mobile phone at an ecoATM.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Upcoming IPCC climate change report leaked by skeptics

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to prevent mold: 9 tips

The key to mold prevention is simple: moisture control. Here are nine ways to curb moisture indoors, and the mold that thrives on it.




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Got any tips on mold prevention when it comes to food?

Mold prevention is vital for healthy living, particularly when it comes to food. Keep the green fuzz off of your food by keeping the fridge clean and inspectin



  • Protection & Safety

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Instead of a message in a bottle, these Scottish boys launched a tiny pirate ship

Young Scottish brothers are watching to see where their little ship 'Adventure' will end up.




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Baby on rollicking road trip to visit all 50 states

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.




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4 tips for creating a disaster recovery plan for a small business

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.



  • Protection & Safety

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Yes, it is possible to earn free trips with your credit card

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.




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When are you supposed to tip?

Rules around tipping can sometimes be confusing. Here are some guidelines about when to pull out the cash.




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Tea Party is reason for congressman's environmental flip-flops

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ




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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to reform chemical safety laws

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.



  • Protection & Safety

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7 expert tips for reducing household food waste before it starts

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.




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Chocolate-dipped strawberries for a DIY gift

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a luxurious, expensive treat, so save money by making yours at home.




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Tips for cooling off this summer

With summer here, there are many ways to keep the temperature tolerable while saving money and the environment.




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Roger the ripped kangaroo crushes buckets

The orphan weighed just 2 pounds when he was rescued in 2006. Now he boasts 200 pounds of bucket-crushing muscle.




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18-foot Burmese python tips the scales at 150 pounds

Florida officials say they've bagged one of the biggest Burmese pythons ever found in the state: an 18.2-foot-long female weighing some 150 pounds.




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NASA's Orion spaceship test flight is a step toward Mars

NASA is getting ready to launch a daring test flight of a capsule that could eventually bring humans to deep-space destinations like Mars or an asteroid.




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Slippery slopes on Mars send Curiosity rover on detour

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has found a new route to some interesting rocks after its original path proved too difficult to traverse.




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Eco-friendly recipes from 'Hell's Kitchen'

Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns.




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America spent a fortune on the solar eclipse — and it was worth every penny

American employers may have paid a steep price for the eclipse, but it was just what the nation needed.




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Climate scientists unveil new communications tool: Hip hop

In a goofy, profane, self-mocking rap video, a handful of young Australian climate scientists preach an inconvenient truth: There are two few scientists at the



  • Climate & Weather

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Whatever you do, don't skip breakfast

The evidence that suggests that breakfast is a meal not-to-be-skipped is overwhelming.




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'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth on crash diet for shipwreck drama

Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea'



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Facebook tops list of best companies for internships

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Was Facebook's manipulation of news feeds ethical?

Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study.




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Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless in Southern cities

Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them.




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'Miraculous' new cancer vaccine completely wipes out tumors

Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.




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Problems getting an EpiPen? You're not alone

More than 400 people have had problems filling EpiPen prescriptions. Maker Mylan has had "intermittent supply constraints," which may reduce availability.




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Community Green offers free USGBC membership

Organization will provide a one-year membership to the U.S. Green Building Council.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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LEED for Homes Awards recipients revealed ahead of Greenbuild 2012

With the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo about to kick off in San Francisco, the organization announces the recipient



  • Remodeling & Design

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Plants 'gossip' about aboveground goings-on

Plants have a specialized form of communication to compensate for their inability to move, a PLOS One study finds.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Participate in Earth Lunch Hour

On October 6, Panasonic Corporation is hosting a worldwide Earth Lunch Hour event.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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UPS offers to make shipments carbon neutral

Brown has gone green! UPS has become the first small package carrier to offer its customers the option of purchasing carbon offsets to counteract the CO2 emissi



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Lighten your carbon footprint when shipping a package

Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Buy this book: Power Trip by Amanda Little

Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between.




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Eco-friendlier shipping at Amazon?

Amazon.com may be offering new eco-friendly shipping options to its customers if it capitalizes on a new patent.



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Family tips for living car-lessly

An interview with author Alan Durning on his family's year of living car-lessly.