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Science of shopping: Cameras and software that track our buying behavior

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.




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Religious kids are less generous and more judgmental than their atheist peers, study finds

The effect was greatest as kids got older, with tweens increasingly less likely to share.




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Atheists are less fearful of death than most religious people

A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings.



  • Arts & Culture

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New DNA study finds modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites

Modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites, proving that they weren't wiped out by the Israelites after all.



  • Arts & Culture

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Belfry-dwelling bats are causing an unholy mess in English churches

The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in.




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Creationists and conspiracy theorists share the same cognitive error, study finds

Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"? You might be making this error, too.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Do natural antibiotics work and are they safe?

Herbals and natural food alternatives may offer you a chance to skip the pills next time you're sick.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Health benefits of probiotics aren't just for tummies

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Are electric cars worth the price?

While electric cars are expensive and can double your energy bill when re-charging at home, many early adopters say they're still worth the price, since they he




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From an Iraq veteran: Electric cars are a matter of national security

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers




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Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story

Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Ashevillage Urban Farm School prepares for students

A 30-week Urban Farm School program begins on April 1 at the Ashevillage Institute and Sanctuary in North Carolina.




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Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first

44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Oregon looks to map GMO crops for better transparency

Southern Oregon voted to ban genetically modified crops completely, but the rest of the state may end up mapping GMO crops for better regulation.




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Author uncovers the secrets of Area 51

Area 51 is the largest government-controlled land parcel in the U.S., but the government still denies its existence. Author Annie Jacobsen discusses her new boo



  • Arts & Culture

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Nuclear fission scare hits wrecked Japan nuclear plant

The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant.




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New report quantifies just how badly Russian waters are polluted by radioactive waste

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.




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Chernobyl trees and leaves barely decomposed, study finds

The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.




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The puppies of Chernobyl are looking for homes in the U.S.

A dozen homeless dogs will be the first Chernobyl puppies to seek American homes.




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Rare metal shortage threatens high-tech innovation

A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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MIT researchers develop world's most accurate solar potential software for rooftops

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.




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Salmon semen found to be miracle substance for extracting rare earth elements from waste

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.



  • Research & Innovations

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A huge lake just appeared in Death Valley

It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hermit crabs are attracted to the smell of their own dead, for one very morbid reason

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.




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Prime parking: Tesla Roadster parks in Moscow's Red Square

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.




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Enjoy a healthier night's sleep in this totally transparent house

Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night.




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England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs

Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight.



  • Arts & Culture

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Vacation like a monk in this pared-down Welsh holiday house

John Pawson's Life House beckons frazzled renters with a 'zone of extreme calm.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes

Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation.




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Rare seahorses discovered in the River Thames

An uptick in seahorse spottings in London is a sign that the iconic English waterway is getting cleaner by the year.




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Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London

Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.



  • Climate & Weather

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Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew?

The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious.




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What are age spots and how can you get rid of them?

Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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An ancient tree that stared down Hurricane Harvey has become an unlikely hero

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Are receipts poisoning us with BPA?

A study has found that 40% of the receipts U.S. shoppers get everyday are contaminated with shockingly high amounts of the dangerous chemical bisphenol A, aka



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why the foods we love are disappearing (and how we can save them)

A book by Simran Sethi called "Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of the Foods We Love" documents the loss and looks for solutions.




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Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers

Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Medicinal mushrooms are the new turmeric

Mushrooms are the latest functional food shown to have science-backed health benefits beyond nutrients. Here are 5 to add to your must-eat list.




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7 foods that are good for your heart

You may know what not to eat to keep your heart healthy, but do you know what foods to add to your diet for a happy heart?




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Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians'

Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why are yoga poses named after animals?

Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Rare encounter with piglet squid leaves deep sea explorers at a loss for scientific words

Deep sea explorers capture video of a rare encounter with a piglet squid, so named because it appears to have a snout.




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Humpback whales share songs on their travels

New research from a team of U.K. scientists reveals that humpback whales share songs during their migratory travels in the South Pacific.




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Wind power careers in Wyoming

Video: Community college program trains future wind power technicians.




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Turbine blades are impossibly long

I knew wind turbine blades were long, but who knew they could be THIS long!?




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Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit?

Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates.




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9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals

Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are!




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Cassettes are making a comeback!

Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally.



  • Arts & Culture

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Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog?

Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs.