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Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator

It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone.




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4 Lawn Mower Safety Tips You May Be Overlooking

Remember these simple lawn mower safety tips before you mow or perform repairs.




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Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet.

Automakers are devising unique sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know that EVs are approaching. Now the EU requires it on new vehicles.




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This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.




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Back to the land no more?: The ecomodernists say we should decouple from nature

Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto.




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Why does Norway want to give Finland a mountain?

Scandinavians already have a reputation for being nice. Now Norway may give away territory without even being asked.




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Has a professional soccer player just revolutionized the energy industry?

Mathieu Flamini has been keeping a secret: He's developing a viable alternative to oil.



  • Research & Innovations

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Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die

Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself.




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No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life

The French really do know how to put work in its place...



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



  • Climate & Weather

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5 awesome, unusual ways to harvest rainwater

From useful art to underground railway tunnels, the plastic rain barrel isn't the only way to harvest rainwater.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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7 ways Hurricane Sandy started a tidal wave of resilience

Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What you can see on fee-free days at U.S. national parks this year

These are the fee-free days for national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and more protected wilderness areas for 2020.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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​Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery

Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to Stay Safe in a Flood

Knowing how to act before, during and after a flood is a matter of survival. Use these tips to learn how to protect yourself.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses

Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide

You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This Earth Day, Earth has something to say

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 ways to protect bats and birds from wind turbines

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.




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A blue whale's heart may only beat twice per minute when diving for food

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.




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NASA image reveals 'cosmic candy cane' at the center of the Milky Way

Unlike most candy canes, however, this one is 190 light-years long and made of ionized gas.




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Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.




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Lyrid meteor shower to peak around Earth Day

The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year.




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Earth Day: An animated tribute

In honor of Earth Day, MNN takes an animated look back at several decades of U.S. environmentalism in this video.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cheap and green holiday gift guide

Eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.




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Guess who played at the White House Correspondents' Jam?

Chuck Leavell and his famous friends Mike Mills, John Bell and Paul Riddle play a rollicking set at the White House Correspondents' Jam.



  • Arts & Culture

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This amazing way to eat an apple makes the core disappear

Prepare to be a little freaked out and then rush to your refrigerator to try this method of eating an apple for yourself.




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Destructive spotted lanternflies are making their way across the East Coast

Spotted lanternflies are hitching a ride on everything from camping gear to Christmas trees.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Fruits and veggies may keep the blues away

If you're looking to improve your outlook, the produce bin is a good place to start.




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Why the date of Passover always changes

Passover moves around our modern calendar, but it always falls on the same day on the Jewish calendar.



  • Arts & Culture

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We have introduced 14 new application cases for the programmable relay, ZEN.

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Power Relays

Multi-pole Power Relay for Contactor Current Range Capable of Carrying and Switching 40 A at 440 VAC(G7Z)




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Power Relay

A High-capacity, High-dielectric-strength, Multi-pole Relay Used Like a Contactor(G7J)




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 27 to May 6.

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We have introduced Measuring & Monitoring Relays K8AK/K8DS Series.

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Temperature Monitoring Relay

Compact and Slim Relay Ideal for Temperature Alarms and Monitoring(K8AK-TH)




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Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for 3-phase Voltage Asymmetry Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 22.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8AK-PA)




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Single-phase Voltage Relay

Ideal for Voltage Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. Monitor for overcurrents or undercurrents.(K8AK-VS)




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Thermistor Motor Protection Relay

Monitor Temperature Rise through Internal Motor Loss(K8AK-TS / PT)




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Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Three-phase Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay Using Voltage Detection Method. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PH)




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Single-phase Current Relay

Ideal for Current Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. Monitor for overcurrents or undercurrents.(K8AK-AS)




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Single-phase Overcurrent/Undercurrent Relay

Ideal for Current Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. Monitor for overcurrents and undercurrents simultaneously.(K8AK-AW)




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Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Three-phase Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay Using Voltage Detection Method. 22.5 mm (W). Two SPDT output relays(K8AK-PH)




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Single-phase Overvoltage/Undervoltage Relay

Ideal for Voltage Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. Monitor for overcurrents and undercurrents simultaneously.(K8AK-VW)




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Three-phase Voltage and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for Monitoring 3-phase Power Supplies for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PM)




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Three-phase Undervoltage and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for Monitoring 3-phase Power Supplies for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PU)




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Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for 3-phase Voltage Asymmetry Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PA)