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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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Entrepreneur turns sandals into fresh water (and it's not a magic trick)

How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities.




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An unlikely trip to India turned a tearoom owner into a hero for orphans

Through The Learning Tea in Atlanta, entrepreneur Katrell Christie is helping educate teenage orphan girls in India so they can achieve their dreams.




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One company is on a mission to turn apartment complexes into communities

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.




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5 alternatives to talc powder

The news about baby powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma may have you rethinking your daily routine.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Reopening US state government operations on a path to the next normal

State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal.



  • Public Sector Insights

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What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup?

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.




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'Granny pods' are the latest alternative to nursing homes

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.



  • Remodeling & Design

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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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Film Debut Honors the Journeys of Childhood Cancer Survivors

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.




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Alternative nut butters are spreading far and wide

Predicted to be a hot trend in 2020, the rise of everything butters and spreads has only just begun.




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A Western-style diet could affect the brain in as little as a week

Research suggests a brain on a Western diet can't help itself from wanting more junk food.




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Amazing new diving suit turns wearer into Aquaman

Suit allows its human wearer to breathe liquid like a fish, making deeper dives possible.



  • Research & Innovations

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Bacteria can be turned into living hard drives

Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation.



  • Research & Innovations

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Will children really grow horns from too much phone use?

A study about phones giving kids horns stirs some good old-fashioned moral panic.




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Air pollution hits 'unbearable' levels in northern India

Smog in northern India is so bad, it's the equivalent of smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day.




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Ted Turner and Southern Co. aquire 50MW solar plant

With the purchase of New Mexico's largest solar facility, the long-term partnership is nearing 300MW of installed solar power.




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How Burning Man inspired a solar surge in Nevada

After the 2007 Burning Man, volunteers repurposed a solar array for a local school. That installation led to many, many more.




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Solar Sunflower harnesses power of 5,000 suns

With the power of 5,000 suns, the real engineering breakthrough with the Solar Sunflower might be its cooling system.




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Are tornadoes the future of energy?

Louis Michaud's atmospheric vortex engine or AVE could power the world, if only the world would listen.




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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it

Massive investment coupled with falling prices has created a perfect renewable storm in the Golden State.




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Turning straw into gold

The old fairy tale has become reality on Samso, where waste straw is turned into a valuable resource that heats a majority of the homes on the island.



  • Research & Innovations

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How much wood would a wood car burn ...

How much wood would a wood car burn if a wood car could burn wood? What's better than a car powered by wood? How about a car powered by wood, made of wood?




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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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Power plant to create electricity from waste wood (with no burning involved)

An new power plant in England turns waste wood into power. But it doesn't burn it.




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Flight returns to gate for cancer patient

11-year-old camper had lost her passport.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living

How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.




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First 'tree lobsters' born in the U.S. hatch at San Diego Zoo

The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation.




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Shark-spotting drone will give early warning to surfers

Helicopter-like aerial drones will patrol off the coast of popular Australian beaches.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Pop music loses its appeal when we turn 33

The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why.



  • Arts & Culture

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You can take in a concert 333 feet underground in Cumberland Caverns

Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why people are turning to Anne Frank's diary

During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom'

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why watching 'Sesame Street' with your kids makes them learn more

The series, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, has the highest number of adult-child coviewing experiences of any children’s show.




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How to take care of newborn puppies

Puppies are born blind and mostly deaf, so they rely on you to meet all of their needs. From feeding to warmth, here's how to care for a newborn puppy.




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How dogs help kids learn to read

Research shows that reading to dogs helps struggling kids learn to read.




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The truth about why pets get returned

Some animal advocates say don't give pets as gifts, but research shows it's not always a bad idea.




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart

Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project.




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To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships

New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution.



  • Climate & Weather

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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.



  • Climate & Weather

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40 horses saved from California ranch fire

Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire.



  • Climate & Weather

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Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland

A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.



  • Climate & Weather

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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.



  • Climate & Weather

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8 things to know about the vernal equinox

What do eggs, shamrocks and monuments have to do with the first day of spring?



  • Climate & Weather

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What’s the difference between a corn and a callus?

Corns and calluses are hardened layers of skin that occur on your hands and feet. They can be painful, and they're not pretty. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why did we turn our backs on bar soap?

Somewhere along the line, we became a nation of liquid soap junkies. New research show sales of bar soap are down.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Colorful coats turn kids into cute critters

With these coats, your kid can play dress up all winter long.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion