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Steve Harvey is selling transparent eggs

Just Ordinary eggs aren't see-through, but consumers will be able to get plenty of information about them.




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Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.




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Like your pet cat, pumas are peculiar about where they sleep

Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss.




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Beech trees are taking over some U.S. forests

Climate change is enabling a beech boom, according to a 30-year study, and that may spell ecological trouble.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.




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Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees

Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study.




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Big predators are showing up in surprising places more often. (That's a good sign.)

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.




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The tropics are losing trees at a troubling rate

Earth lost 39 million acres of tropical tree cover in 2017. That's like losing 40 football fields full of trees every minute for a year.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Are we headed for a world without turtles?

Six in 10 turtle species are threatened or already extinct, according to a new study.




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Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.




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In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Camera trap captures rare high-definition photos of a jaguar in the wild

The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.




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What are green energy sources

alternative energy sources are means of turning renewable energy into green electricity, using things like wind turbines or solar power.




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Fire ants are flourishing — all thanks to us

Fire ants are especially efficient at filling in the ecological gaps created by humans.




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How Dutch bus stops are helping bees

Bus stops in the Dutch city of Utrecht now have gardens specifically to help the bee population.




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These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trend

Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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Earth Day: A history of green awareness

A look at Earth Day's history and six things you can do to make the planet better.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What are your appliances costing the planet?

How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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We are one: Inspiring film 'Planetary' offers fresh perspective on our relationship with Earth

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.



  • Arts & Culture

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These popular mushrooms are carnivorous

Oyster mushrooms are one of the few fungi that hunt prey. And that fact may help us fight cancer!



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Birds are wicked smart, despite their small brains

Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.




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What are ghost nets?

These quiet killers can rack up an incredible death toll during their long lifetime.




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8 vampire animals that aren't necessarily bloodsuckers

We label a lot of species with the shiver-inducing denizen of the night, even if they don't suck blood.




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Africa's rarest carnivores face threats from disease-carrying dogs

Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.




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How many lions are left in the wild?

The number is probably much, much lower than you think.




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A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.




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Why the mustangs of the West are disappearing

As mustang horses are rounded up and taken off public lands, what will happen to this American symbol of freedom?




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Greenland's glaciers are on the move

Greenland's ice sheet is on the move, with new images showing its glaciers moving 30 percent faster than they were a decade ago. Greenland and Antarctica are ho



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Are West Antarctica's glaciers speeding toward collapse?

Researchers who have analyzed satellite images of the icy region suggest that the glaciers' acceleration may be cause for concern.



  • Climate & Weather

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Glacier caves: As fleeting as they are fascinating

These caves may be beautiful, but they are often unstable and dangerous to explore due to persistent glacial motion and melting.




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What are mirror neurons, and how do they make us more empathetic?

Mirror neurons help us imitate each other's expressions and the feelings that go with them.



  • Research & Innovations

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4 things you've heard about electric vehicles that simply aren't true

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.



  • Research & Innovations

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Women around the world are making moves

What do a Nigerian shuttle service, an Indian job placement program, and a South African parent empowerment initiative have in common?



  • Research & Innovations

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Guaranteed low prices! TrueCar's 'transparency' riles dealers

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an




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Hybrid cars are near a tipping point

At 3 percent of the US market & growing, have hybrid cars reached a tipping point?




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How green are your driving habits?

Take our Green Driving Quiz to find out how much you know about fuel economy and sustainable driving.




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The care and maintenance of a cast iron skillet

There are tricks to properly cleaning a cast iron skillet without ruining its seasoning. This infographic offers several.




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11 surprising artisanal careers that are taking off

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Turn your shower into a spa with these DIY aromatherapy squares

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Solar flares blur the lines between science and art [Photos]

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting i




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Motley mess of scarecrows invade historic Westchester estate

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic




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Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.




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9 nests that aren't for the birds

These human nests are biomimicry at its best, built the way birds do with cozy comfort in mind.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Harvard vault protects the world's rarest colors

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 power bars that are worse than candy

Despite their unhealthy ingredients and piles of sugar, a candy bar could actually be a better choice than these energy and protein bars.




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Are those crazy curling pants legal?

Do the natty Norwegian curling pants defy Olympic dress code?



  • Arts & Culture

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Are libraries still relevant? Of course they are

The digital age isn't making libraries obsolete; it's making them more important than ever.




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Are baby boomers 'a generation of sociopaths'?

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.




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These biological illustrations are as profound today as they were in the 19th century

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rare-book vending machine delights readers

The Monkey's Paw book store in Toronto has a Biblio-Mat that distributes random rare books to customers for only a few dollars.



  • Arts & Culture