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That's a hoot! Here's your chance to win a Comedy Wildlife Photography award

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.




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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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First-aid tips for hiking with your dog

With these first-aid tips and proper planning, you and your dog should be ready for anything.




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Why saving this Texas golf course is so crucial

Austin's Lions Municipal Golf Course is one of 10 at-risk sites featured in a new report from The Cultural Landscape Foundation.



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Unhealthy air plagues our national parks, just like it plagues our cities

The air at 85% of national parks is unhealthy at times, report finds, building on a study that said concentration of smog-forming ozone rivals that of cities.



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Fourth-graders' project showers local humane society in kindness

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.




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When a courtesy note isn't much of a courtesy

Is telling neighbors in an apartment building that they won't sleep because of an all-night party a courtesy or fair warning?




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Scientists have found plastic in our poop

In a small sample, scientists have discovered microplastics in human poop, with every sample containing some. The most common were polypropylene and PET.




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He may not have conquered the Pacific, but he sure did get our attention

Endurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans.



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Our love affair with single-use plastics is over

Many countries, states and municipalities are getting serious about reducing the use of plastic bags, utensils and containers.



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How clean is the air near your school?

Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states.




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Dry your clothes on the clothesline

Save money, cut carbon emissions, and extend the life of your clothing—all with a few bucks’ worth of rope.




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7 fictional energy sources from pop culture

What if dilithium crystals were an alternative energy solution? Here are 7 fictional energy sources.




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Wash your whites in this human-sized hamster wheel

Simultaneously burn calories, cut back on your utility bills and do the laundry with a conceptual washing machine-treadmill hybrid dubbed Wheel.



  • Research & Innovations

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​What’s the best way to heat your house?

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.



  • Remodeling & Design

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The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.




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6 of your childhood movies your kids will love

Some films from way back when may not be as OK as you remember. Here are a few that are just good, clean fun.




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'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey

Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska.




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Why red meat raises your cancer risk

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body.



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Spring cleaning: 5 ways to get your kids to help

Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved.




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The scrubbing, scouring and squeegeeing robots of CES

While they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi possessed by Rosie, there are machines out there wiling to clean your filthy windows and BBQ grill.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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10 habits you should pick up from your grandmother

Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you.




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How to change your life by decluttering

A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.




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How often should you wash your towels?

Probably more often than you think — which is way too often, in this writer's opinion.




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6 reasons to make your bed every morning

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?




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How to clean your carpet from 8 common spills

From sticky to stainy, here's what you need to clean festive messes.




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Why bullet journaling is a genius idea

The basic organizing concept is flexible and creative yet specific enough to work for most people.



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It's National Clean Out Your Fridge Day

Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.




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How to banish pet smells from your house

Part of living with pets is dealing with the smells they emit. Here's how to do it.




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25 cleaning hacks to make your life easier

These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.




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The One-Minute Rule could change your life

Handling small tasks immediately can boost well-being and reduce stress.




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Your kitchen towel could cause food poisoning

Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick.




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Reddit's Fridge Detective is inspiration for Clean Out Your Fridge Day

The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own.




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Honeybees need our help as populations continue to decline

Consider helping our honeybees by planting native flowers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Help save bees with a device on your keys

The designer of the Bee Saver, a bioplastic keychain that contains artificial nectar, believes small acts can make a big difference.




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Watch journey from inside rescue capsule

This amazing video shows Carlos Barrios, the thirteenth miner rescued from the mine, being pulled to the surface.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Fracking wastewater devours all life in West Virginia forest

Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service.



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Just how big ARE dump trucks used for mining? See for yourself

The Caterpillar 797 is a 50-foot-tall dump truck widely used in the mining industry. Watch what happens when it faces off against a stationary Land Cruiser.




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Infrared radiation could be the next big source of renewable energy

The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study.




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Designing a passive house for Seattle that's 'resourceful, replicable and beautiful'

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.



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Would you put a data center in your home for heat?

The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use.




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Cities around the world to dim lights for Earth Hour

More than 7,000 cities in 172 countries are expected to take part in the one-hour event on Saturday.



  • Climate & Weather

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Are your yoga pants polluting the oceans?

We know plastic products pollution the ocean, but washing yoga pants, athletic wear and other clothes is a rising cause of concern.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Filter 99 percent of the BPA out of your water in just 30 minutes

Simple chemical process is cheap and safe, and could soon eliminate BPA as a pollutant.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your laundry is more toxic than you think

Conservation photographer Ben Von Wong's striking photo campaign aims to raise awareness of how microfibers from our clothes pollute the world's water.




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This accidental discovery could help solve our plastic pollution crisis

A research team working with an enzyme that eats plastic accidentally engineer it to make it better at breaking down PET.



  • Research & Innovations

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Space shuttle Endeavour lands safely

Shuttle Endeavour touched down safely at the Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning, completing its final mission to space.




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Space shuttle Enterprise damaged on sea journey to Intrepid museum

Space shuttle Enterprise suffered minor wing damage on June 3 when it collided with the navigation guides for a New York railroad bridge during the first half o




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Google Street View lets you tour the Kennedy Space Center

Visitors can get up close and personal with two space shuttles, the launch pad and much more.



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Ticket sales, NASA jets take off for Endeavour's flight to L.A.

NASA deployed a few high-flying paparazzi to Hollywood to scout out the best photo spots for next month's arrival of one of its biggest stars: space shuttle End