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The science behind California's earthquake swarms

More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.



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FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.



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'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.




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Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.




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Restaurants now required to list calories

The law also affects convenience stores and vending machines.




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Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.



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Quadrantids to light up the night sky

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.




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NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real

Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean.




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8 easy farmers market foods to bring to a BBQ

Quick and easy ideas for keeping your part of the 4th of July celebration local.




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'Deposit shelf'-equipped trash bins lend helping hand to Copenhagen's bottle collectors

Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year.




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Styrofoam containers squeak back into NYC's waste stream

A fleeting ban on the ubiquitous landfill-clogger is overturned by a Manhattan judge.




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8 cooking liquids you shouldn't toss

Kitchen 'waste' liquids like pickle juice and potato water can be reused to enhance culinary creations and a whole lot more.




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How squid teeth will one day fix torn clothing

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth.



  • Research & Innovations

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Storefront IV clinic offers quick fix for flu sufferers

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 quotes to inspire you to embrace simplicity

Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life.



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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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The most surprising question you can ask on a tribal hunt in the Amazon jungle

I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected.




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How can I safely repel mosquitoes?

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to eat quince, a forgotten fruit

Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro.




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Robot fish to swim in schools and test water quality

Researchers are developing robotic fish to swim our waterways and patrol for pollutants.



  • Research & Innovations

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Flightless mosquitoes may prevent disease

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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Mystery about life's building blocks solved by quantum study

Quantum theory offers an answer to one of the oldest and most fundamental questions in biochemistry.



  • Research & Innovations

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For a quick lesson on gene editing or blockchain, there's Five Levels of Difficulty

Wired's video series, 'Five Levels of Difficulty,' challenges an expert to explain a complicated concept to people at five levels of expertise — and it's cool.



  • Research & Innovations

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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 solar-equipped donkeys are changing the lives of Turkish shepherds

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.




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There's a picturesque town in the French Alps that generates cheese power

The same thing that keeps the lights on and appliances humming tastes great on a cracker.




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Bionic leaf converts solar energy into liquid fuel

Photovoltaic cells convert the sun's energy into electricity — but what if solar energy could instead be converted directly into liquid fuel?




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Renewable energy is quickly becoming cheaper than fossil fuels, report finds

By 2020, onshore wind and solar power are expected to be cheaper sources of new electricity than any fossil fuel.




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7 Christmas movies you've never heard of (that are actually quite good)

Sure, you've seen classics like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' But have you heard of 'Holiday in Handcuffs'? We didn't think so.



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'World's deadliest island' has one snake for every square meter

More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.'




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World's largest aquatic insect has 8-inch wingspan and 'giant snake-like fangs'

This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province.




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Jumbo squid viciously attack Greenpeace submarine (Video)

Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here.




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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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Why are flocks of sheep roaming Times Square?

From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square.



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You can't hug your neighbor during quarantine, but you can serenade them

People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine.



  • Arts & Culture

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Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed

Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story'

The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes.




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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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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.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is a stormquake?

Massive storms often trigger earthquake-like seismic activity on the sea floor.



  • 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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Dell Headquarters Powered by 100% Green Energy

Dell Headquarters Powered by 100% Green Energy




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High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle

High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle




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"Clean" coal smells good too

The good folks at Coalergy reminds us all that coal isn't dirty. It smells good too.




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Quick hits: Consuming consumers and all we consume

Can over-consumption actually save the planet? Are we finally on the downslope of the bottled water craze? And should Al Gore be talking about meat?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Critics weigh in on Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Sequel'

Debuting at Sundance, the follow-up to the 2007 documentary continues the former vice president's efforts to educate on the climate crisis.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to quit Facebook in 6 steps

If social media has you feeling stressed, here's how to quit Facebook without going through withdrawal.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer

Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Don't call IQbuds Boosts hearing aids, but do give them a try

IQbuds Boost hearables are blurring the distinction between wireless earbuds and those so-called medical devices.



  • Gadgets & Electronics