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With dam removed, Green River flows freely

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hardwood flooring that zaps unwanted odors, improves indoor air quality

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.




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You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Tea Party is reason for congressman's environmental flip-flops

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ




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Florida is measuring its invasive python problem by the ton

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.




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Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes

Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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These 5 groups are still feeding the hungry in the Florida Panhandle

The need for help in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael hasn't gone away and these relief organizations are keeping residents and helpers fed.




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How making lower Manhattan larger will protect it from future flooding

Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River.



  • Climate & Weather

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This self-sustaining, floating city could be just what the world needs

A concept unveiled at a UN roundtable outlines a fully autonomous floating city.



  • Research & Innovations

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Breaststroke home to this 3D-printed floating dorm

SwimCity is a housing concept for young Swedes who don't mind donning goggles or hopping in a canoe as part of their commute.



  • Remodeling & Design

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This flood-proof greenhouse has got legs ... and knows how to use them

Hydraulics give a British backyard potting shed a lift when needed.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Humans are merely visitors at this conservation oasis in Florida

White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.)




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Proposed mega-development could pose threat to iconic Florida panther

In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development.




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Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff

The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 biggest car flops

The explosive Ford Pinto tops this list of the 5 biggest car flops.




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The bright side of 'Flopenhagen'

Both environmentalists and U.N. officials agree ... COP15 was a 'failure.' But the 'Copenhagen Accord,' though flawed could mark the messy beginnings of a post-



  • Research & Innovations

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Romney flip-flops his way out of climate debate

The former governor is stuck with a history of being on all sides of the climate issue.




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Why we should treat our clothes like flowers

Paul Dillinger at Levi Strauss wants you to rethink the way you take care of your clothes — and he’s got a really good point.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Environmentally-friendly flooring

Flooring is one of the most important elements of any room, so when you're choosing new wood, tile, carpet or other floor covering, consider your options carefu




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Eco-friendly flooring

In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet




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5 cool, eco-friendly flip-flops

Flip-flops are summer's shoe; here's how to wear them best.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Fire ants are flourishing — all thanks to us

Fire ants are especially efficient at filling in the ecological gaps created by humans.




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Coconut Curried Cauliflower and Carrots

For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.




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Cat's tongue mushroom: Look for this tiny translucent treat on the forest floor

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Warm and buttery: Greenland's ice flow speeding up

Bigger surface melts in recent years are softening the interior of the ice like a stick of butter.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Floating farm city harvests icebergs for hydroponics

Four architecture students hope to build a seafaring crescent that would irrigate crops with icebergs and house 800 people.




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Belly-flopping icebergs could help track glaciers

Icebergs that tumble into the ocean are the source of unusual "earthquakes" recorded at Alaskan glaciers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Organic meets digital in 'Bit Flowers'

For Japanese artist Baku Maeda, honoring the natural world means whipping out some scissors and cutting plants up into pixel-like square bits.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dress up ice cubes with these 9 edible flowers

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.




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How to dry flowers and preserve their color

You can hang, press and even microwave a variety of flowers and keep them for years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Destination of the week: Florida Keys

Try out this island chain for coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles and even tiny deer.




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Too good to be true? Fast electric ‘flow battery’ cars

With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode.




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Do you know who farms your flowers?

The USDA wants Americans to "Know Their Farmers, Know Their Flowers."




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Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.




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When this smelly corpse flower bloomed, did it make gardening history?

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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New York City releasing gases to track air flow

Scientists will release harmless gases in the New York City subway to determine noxious gas threat




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Don't toss your wedding flowers — share them

Thousands of dollars and many hours go into floral arrangements. Why not repurpose them for nursing homes and hospitals?




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Floating park built from recycled plastic waste debuts in the Netherlands

A river pollution clean-up project yields spectacular results in Rotterdam.




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Italy moves to impose 'flip-flop fines' on hiking tourists

Visitors using improper footwear to hike the popular Cinque Terre along the Mediterranean will now face steep financial penalties.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower

New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets.



  • Research & Innovations

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Can genetic engineering make better flowers?

Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Why this poultry pundit has a growing flock of Facebook fans

Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick.




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Monster African crocodiles found in Florida

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.




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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.



  • Arts & Culture

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This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.




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'Psychedelic' jellyfish dominates the deep-sea dance floor

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.




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Visitors flock to see Lithuanian Christmas tree that resembles chess piece

The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe.



  • Arts & Culture

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1,000-year-old mill restarts full-time flour making

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.



  • Arts & Culture