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Denmark's Maintenance-Free House is protected from the elements by glass skin

Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years.



  • Remodeling & Design

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In Washington, legal skirmish over view-marring modular cabin comes to a happy end

A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Should I skip breakfast on Thanksgiving?

On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening.




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World's skinniest house built in Poland

The narrowest building in Poland is the work of Israeli writer Edgar Keret.



  • Remodeling & Design

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5 skinny cocktails for summer

If you’re stocking up for your Memorial Day Weekend parties, you might want to serve some skinny cocktails that use real ingredients to your guests.




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Can sunscreen pills protect your skin?

A supplement derived from a tropical fern can offer extra defense against sun damage to the skin.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Jet ski accident claims life of former NASA astronaut

Former astronaut Alan "Dex" Poindexter, 50, a space shuttle commander who flew twice into space, died on July 1 after being injured in a water sports accident i




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Lisa Murkowski's new offshore drilling plan

The Alaskan's idea may be a first step towards compromise on offshore drilling permits, but other concerns could sink it.




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Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power

This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.




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Can 'skinny' drinks offset your holiday calories?

Low-calorie cocktails abound, even if they're not labeled as such. The key is knowing the amount of alcohol and sugar in what you're drinking.




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Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests

Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope.




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Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin

A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws.




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8 fun skills you can learn online in an afternoon

Anyone with an internet connection and a few hours to spare has access to education and it's often free. Here's a sampling of the knowledge that awaits you.




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Parasitic worm inspires skin graft tech

A new technique for skin grafts involves an adhesive made of tiny needles that was inspired by a parasitic worm's behavior.



  • Research & Innovations

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108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.



  • 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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Can tilapia skin help heal burn victims?

Researchers in Brazil are experimenting with sterilized fish skin as bandages for burns.



  • Research & Innovations

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Swedish students build law-skirting tiny house

Friggatto cleverly evades the exhausting, expensive process of securing a housing permit in Sweden.



  • Remodeling & Design

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A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out

Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs

A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces

No window? No problem.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Are skinny jeans a health hazard?

We aren't saying don't wear skinny jeans, but you may want to wear sweats to help a friend move.




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Why dark skies matter

Turn off the lights. Light pollution impacts energy use, wildlife and health.




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How to get comfortable in a stranger's skin

New empathy-building app lets you swap lives with people you don’t know.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Planet Pundit: Jet skiing through tar balls

Despite BP’s spill, energy legislation is unlikely to bring a reckoning to the true price of oil.




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The Squatty Potty makes me feel skinny

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.




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Painted lady butterflies fill the skies over southern California

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.




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Przewalski's horses: 10 things you didn't know about the last 'wild' horses on Earth

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.




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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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Homemade sunscreen won't protect your skin

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Colorado is more than just a ski state (Hint: Try the wine)

Not many people are familiar with the joys of Colorado's wine country. A collection of high-altitude wineries in the state's Western Slope region, adjacent to U




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10 reasons to skip a new tattoo

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.



  • Protection & Safety

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May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Cool roofs: Basking in reflected glory

The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to make 5 skin-enhancing elixirs at home

A good diet alone may not be enough to get glowing skin, but you can make your own beauty elixirs and tonics to feed your skin from the inside out.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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My winter morning and evening skin care routine

As a natural-beauty product tester and writer, I've tried hundreds of products and am happy to share what works for me. Hint: Simplicity is the key.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions

Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life?




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To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.



  • Insights on Organization

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7 personal finance skills for college kids

​One of the best skills you can give your college student is practice with money management, preferably while they still live under your roof.




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It's never too late to learn these 10 personal finance skills

​No matter how practiced we are at managing our money, it’s never too late to learn new hacks. Try these 10 tips to revamp some of your financial habits.




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Why you should consider eating the whole banana — skin and all

When we throw away banana peels, we throw away a lot of health benefits.




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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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Farmers skirting biotech rules

American farmers’ noncompliance with rules intended to keep bugs from developing pesticide resistance could mean trouble for corn.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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New synthetic chameleon skin could lead to instant wardrobe changes

Technology could lead to the transformation of clothes, cars, buildings and even billboards.



  • Research & Innovations

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Student discovers remarkably preserved dinosaur fossil with skin and feathers

Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.




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Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow

The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.



  • Climate & Weather

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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Why you should try dry brushing your skin

Dry brushing your skin has some health benefits, but not all of them are proven. Find out what it is and how to do it without harming your skin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why you should exfoliate your skin this winter

Exfoliating is an important step in improving your skin's appearance and health. Here's what dermatologists want you to know.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion