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5 books that explore our humanity
From the morality of bonobos to the importance of baking, each of these books explores a unique aspect of our humanity.
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Canada opens world's longest hiking trail that stretches coast to coast
Open to biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing, this 15,000-mile-trail isn't your run-of-the-mill recreational trail.
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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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If you avoid junk food, doesn't it make sense that food banks would, too?
As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.
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7 smart swaps that will get you closer to a plastic-free life
Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.
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The saddest little video of smokestacks collapsing that you'll ever see
Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground.
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A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage
Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.
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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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What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?)
As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious.
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10 elements crucial to modern life that you've probably never heard of
Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible.
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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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15 commonly refrigerated foods that don't need to be
To chill or not to chill? For these items often found in the refrigerator, the answer ranges from 'not always' to a resounding 'never!'
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There might be microplastic in that compost
A 2018 study found that microplastics are being introduced to the environment through fertilizers made through large-scale composting.
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Why is a spill that started in 2004 still leaking oil in the Gulf of Mexico?
The oil leak may be releasing thousands of gallons per day, but after 14 years, it is finally at least partly contained.
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3 super-Earth planets found that could support alien life
The massive, potentially rocky planets orbit in the "habitable zone" of a star 22 light-years away.
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This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute'
China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.)
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Scientists transform sunlight into a liquid fuel that can be stored for 18 years
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4 exploitive societies that died out
If you want your way of life to come to a bitter end, follow the example of ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and the Olmecs and use up all the available
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Mother's Day gifts that give back
It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin
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5 things mom really wants for Mother's Day (that aren't really things)
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These shelter pup moms are all dressed up, waiting for that special visitor
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6 exercises that can help you lose weight (even if you have 'obesity genes')
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Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog
Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks.
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5 signs that China can't grow unless it tackles smog
Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice.
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What's in that smoke from the Atlanta highway fire?
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Artificial photosynthesis achieved in device that also cleans the air
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Rare aquatic cats that fish with their paws are on the brink of extinction
Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.
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9 extinct megafauna that are out of this world
Some of these massive beasts are familiar in form but enormous in size, while others are strange hybrids of modern-day animals.
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14 extinct animals that could be resurrected
Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.
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Whale ear wax (you heard that right) carries a lifetime of ocean pollutants
By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.
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How much is that famous painting really worth?
When a painting sells for a jaw-dropping price, it makes headlines. Do you know how much these works of art went for?
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Trust your gut: How much do you know about the bacteria that live inside you?
Bacteria live everywhere in your body, including your gut. These microbes have quite an impact on your health. Do you know what they do?
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Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it
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Forgot to turn off the lights? There's an app for that
Zerofootprint's TalkingPlug device turns everyday electrical outlets into miniature communications hubs, allowing remote monitoring and control of energy use by
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Motes: Remote sensors that transmit temperature, light intensity and more
If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo,
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Sales of Nest Protect halted due to glitch with feature that makes it such a godsend
An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function.
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Farming: There's an app for that
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5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is
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It's not just sadness that can lead to a broken heart
'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.
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8 good things that happen when you get older
From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.
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It's the color of light that matters for sleep
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10 lifestyle changes that could significantly lessen your cancer risk
Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do.
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Pizza Fusion: Organic pizzas that please ethical omnivores and vegans alike
An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.
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Run wild in this Chinese landscape pavilion that mimics a meandering river
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900-year-old 'holy well' discovered that still has clean, drinkable water
The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set.
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It's illegal to have a rain barrel in Colorado, but that's about to change
State legislators in Colorado are working to make it legal for residents to harvest rainwater for irrigation.
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8 lakes and rivers that are drying up
In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas are dwindling a
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Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn)
In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.
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10 live web cams that will mesmerize you
Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds.
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Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink
Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing.