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Ships to be made with a slimy hull inspired by whale skin

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How hip to hybrid cars are you?

How hip to hybrid cars are you? Zero to sustainability: Test your hybrid car IQ with this quiz.




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How solar-equipped donkeys are changing the lives of Turkish shepherds

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.




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Dead fish will soon be powering Norwegian cruise ships

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is instituting a plan to power its ships using dead fish, part of an effort to be more environmentally sound.




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Wood chips wean Middlebury from foreign oil

Hi-tech biomass gassification plant will cut Middlebury College's CO2 emissions by 40 percent.



  • Research & Innovations

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Giant shipworm the size of a baseball bat found alive for first time

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.




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Radar uncovers another Viking ship in Norway

The discoveries of two different burial sites in Norway have been facilitated by improved radar technology.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to know if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse

If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why are EpiPens so expensive?

A new generic option will soon offer relief for families who shell out hundreds of dollars for these epinephrine-filled devices.




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To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships

New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution.



  • Climate & Weather

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Are flip-flops bad for your feet?

Flip flops can be bad for your feet when they cause muscle strain and don't offer arch support. No one can deny the carefree feeling of donning your flip-flops



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The science behind why hipsters always end up looking the same

Conformity and anti-conformity are just two sides of the same coin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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13 homemade lip scrub recipes

Cracked lips? Try exfoliating with these yummy, homemade DIY lip scrub recipes free of chemicals or designer price tag.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Al Gore to separate from wife, Tipper

Former Vice President and wife parting ways after 40 years of marriage.



  • Arts & Culture

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Al Gore spills the beans on new iPhone

Al Gore apparently let slip that Apple Computer plans to release new "iPhones" next month. Gore spilled the beans thusly: "Not to mention the new iPhones coming



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This apartment will anticipate your every move

The Brain of Things smart home will turn your home into a robot.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What's that secret chip in the new iPhone?

It's another new technology that will be great for aging baby boomers; you and your stuff will never get lost.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This savvy toad pretends to be a deadly viper

Researchers have found a toad that perfectly mimics a poisonous snake right down to its hiss.




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[Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies equips Baosteel CC3 continuous caster with new Integrated Control Center

New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System --

・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW




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Seattle businesses are slipping on Amazon&#39;s 1.7 million free bananas

By giving away free bananas in Seattle, Amazon is disrupting local businesses.




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Sip of Hope coffee comes with an extra shot of mental health

The Sip of Hope coffeehouse in Chicago's Logan Square supports mental health initiatives, including suicide prevention.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash

An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling.




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This company will plan your next trip, but they won&#39;t tell where you&#39;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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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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Drug lord&#39;s rogue hippos taking over Colombia

Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.




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Garter snakes form surprisingly strong, human-like friendships

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.




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No matter your age, it&#39;s the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity

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




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You&#39;re busy. Here&#39;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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Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus

Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Earth is having a bad acid trip, study finds

Humanity's use of coal, metals and other natural resources is reportedly making the planet more acidic.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Planning a wedding? Skip the flowers and get puppy bouquets instead

Add an extra dose of whimsy and bliss to your big day with a rambunctious pile of rescue puppies.




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How to plan a solar eclipse party

Whether you're planning your own shindig or joining an already existing event, here are a few tips to make the most of the 2017 total solar eclipse.




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Take a trip across Q&#39;eswachaka, the last handwoven Inca rope bridge

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.




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&#39;Tron&#39; meets mountain biking in trippy &#39;Light Cycles&#39; video

Mountain bikers wind through the misty temperate rain forest of Whistler, British Columbia, leaving stunning long-exposure light trails in their wake.



  • Arts & Culture

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7 go-to recipes when you don&#39;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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7 recipes for fermented foods

Health experts are touting the endless benefits of pickled and fermented foods, so experts are sharing recipes for unexpected pickled fruit and veggie dishes.




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Why the Instant Pot is great for a cozy weekend (plus recipes)

The electric pressure cooker is taking home cooks by storm, and it's good for creating hot meals quickly on a cold day.




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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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7 recipes for an overabundance of okra

Roasted, pickled, fried, stewed or baked into a cookie, okra needs to be on your menu.




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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.




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7 recipes for tomatillo season

Tomatillos are in season and plentiful right now so get creative with these husk tomatoes.




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10 slow cooker recipes for New Year&#39;s Eve

Cook, keep warm and serve these party recipes — all from the same slow cooker.




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5 recipes for stew meat that aren&#39;t stew

Sometimes you just want to try something different with stew meat.




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7 Lunar New Year recipes to bring good fortune

Eat your way to prosperity and luck with these Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year recipes.




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7 ancient recipes translated for modern cooks

Thanks to the work of scholars and home cooks, the often challenging work of translating very old recipes has been done for you. This is the Recipes Project.




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Recipe: Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits

Jerry James Stone shows you how to make Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits from his cookbook with K.C. Cornwell.




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7 recipes for people who hate to cook

These recipes for people who don't like to cook will work for those who do like to cook, too.