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This bird with a haunting song can pretend to be a branch

The drab potoo bird uses its coloring to disguise itself as a tree limb.




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Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.




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Crows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast food

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.




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Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.




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Autism linked to fever or flu in pregnancy

Children are more likely to have autism if their mothers had the flu or a prolonged fever during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.



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Rollin' Safari will make you roll with laughter

This clip is part of an ongoing project to answer the question, 'What if animals were round?'




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Chemical pollution is causing preventable cancer, says President's Cancer Panel

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.



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This African-American female scientist helped launch the space race

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.




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Paul Polizzotto: 'Entrepreneurship is like the ocean'

CBS EcoMedia's Paul Polizzotto says his biggest business influence has been the ocean.




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Seeking Sustainable Beauty Products: Are Consumers Being Heard?

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all




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Ernie Els' drive for an autism cure

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.




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A mother-daughter conversation about the environment, MNN

Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environme




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Milwaukee River gets clean with the help of Leinenkugel's Brewing Company

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.




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These are the most beautiful cities in the world, according to travel pros

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.




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Are zero-waste restaurants possible?

The industry itself is set up for massive waste. But a few early adopters are taking on the challenge.




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Biodiesel corrosion could cause leaks in fuel infrastructure

New findings show that microbes present in biodiesel cause reactions that weaken the steel in fuel storage tanks.




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Bioluminescent art: Beautiful bacteria glow in the dark

Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark.



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DARPA launches biotech security branch

DARPA using biotechnology in an effort to boost the U.S.'s national defense.



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World's first man-made photosynthetic 'leaf' could produce oxygen for astronauts

Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming.



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Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia

A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water.




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The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.




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BioLite CampStove beautifully burns through biomass

Your next camping trip should include this camp stove, which is capable of efficiently burning biomass materials like pine needles, small twigs and wood chips.




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Giant squid babies caught for the first time ever

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.




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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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Horse-sized missing link ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.




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Great white shark caught sleeping on film for the first time

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.




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Hybrid of extinct aurochs and ice age bison discovered in cave paintings

A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature.




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World's largest dinosaur footprint shows just how enormous these beasts were

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.




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9 unexpectedly beautiful sea creatures

While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent.




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Community responds to vandalism in cow tunnel with beautiful mural

When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back.



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Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.



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What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.



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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.



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Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest

Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.




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10 restaurants that are literally underground

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.




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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.



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These beautiful photos speak loud and clear for wildlife

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.




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These comedy wildlife photo winners will make you belly laugh

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.




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Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves.




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8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox

If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.



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Bizarre autumn snowstorm blasts western U.S.

While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall.



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Whatever happened to autumn?

Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out.



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Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia

Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires.



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8 'expired' foods to use in your beauty routine

Expired foods like leftover wine, avocados, and yogurt can be used to improve your hair and skin and cut down on food waste. Here's how.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 beauty treatments that could turn deadly

While most of these procedures are perfectly safe, you might think twice after seeing the ugly side of these beauty treatments.



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How to go waterless in your beauty routine

From waterless shampoo to waterless cleansers, a healthy beauty routine is possible without H20. Here are some practical waterless beauty tips you can try now.



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Face to face with E.U. President Vaclav Klaus

I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing.



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Ice sculpture Al Gore belches exhaust

An Alaska liquor store is making an icy statement about former Vice President Al Gore's stance on environmental issues. NBC's Chris LeClere reports.




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Al Gore and Laurie David deny affair rumors

After Star Magazine's "exclusive" allegations, both camps denounce any infidelity.



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Analysis: Why police are re-opening Molly Hagerty's sex-assault case against Gore

Video: Police are reinvestigating allegations from a masseuse that she was sexually assaulted by former Vice President Al Gore. A legal scholar weighs in.



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