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An organic egg scorecard

The Cornucopia Institute releases a scorecard for store-bought organic eggs. Find out where your store's eggs fall.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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There's a lump on the moon that's 5 times bigger than Hawaii's Big Island

Scientists have found a massive deposit inside the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the moon, and it's having a significant impact on the moon's gravitational field.




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Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies

The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires.




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It looks like we're going to need a bigger cart: Wind turbines come to Home Depot

Select Home Depot stores across 6 states are now selling the Skystream 3.7, a personal wind turbine that's quiet, compact and capable of producing up to 400 kWh




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Stressed dogs prefer reggae and soft rock

Scottish study finds that music helps dogs in kennels relax, especially if it's reggae and soft rock.




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On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos]

March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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East Coast tsunami of 1817 triggered by Bermuda Triangle quake

Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake.



  • Climate & Weather

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Egg-shaped hideaway gives whole new meaning to 'escape pod'

Powered by the wind and sun, Ecocapsule is the ultimate off-grid micro-home for vagabond vacationers.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Huge cache of rare pterosaur eggs found, some containing embryo remains

The discovery of rare pterosaur eggs is being heralded as one of the most extraordinary discoveries in paleontology.




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An egg that monitors air quality goes online around the world

The Air Quality Egg was named one of Kickstarter's best projects of 2012.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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IKEA to curb climate change with veggie Swedish meatballs

The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes.




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Biggest U.S. methane source spotted from space

The gassy hotspot is centered over New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where some 40,000 wells suck out natural gas trapped in coal seams.



  • Climate & Weather

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A new study identifies the world's biggest liars

Scientists devise a BS calculator to identify the world's biggest liars.



  • Research & Innovations

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Shedding life's excess baggage for life in a vintage RV [Video]

Tour a "top-of-the-line" 1970s RV inhabited by a recovering shopaholic who has given up the garage sales for a simpler life that's not dictated by stuff.



  • Remodeling & Design

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This giant golden egg is a place for sweaty Swedes to get together and incubate new ideas

An eye-catching community sauna is a symbol of rebirth for the arctic mining town of Kiruna, which is being forced to move 2 miles to the east.



  • Arts & Culture

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Olm eggs finally hatch in rare 'dragon' birth

A cave in Slovenia has two new baby olms — ghostly 'dragons' that can live for 100 years but rarely reproduce.




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How NASA moves space shuttles: The ultimate piggyback ride

NASA's space shuttles are gearing up to make their final voyages — this time flying piggyback a special Boeing 747 jet on the way to museum retirement homes.




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This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs

Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Canada's biggest national park is under siege

A new study suggests the UNESCO status of Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park is in danger.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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China plunges into smoggy abyss

Visibility in Harbin, China has dropped to 33 feet in the wake of monster smog rolling through the area.



  • Climate & Weather

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How smoggy Beijing's new license plate law will help curb pollution

Tokyo, which cleaned up its act in the 1970s, is a role model as the Chinese capital starts to address some of the world's worst air pollution.




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Rush-hour pollution is a bigger problem than we thought

A new study says commuting to work by car may be far more harmful to your health than previously believed.




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Rare weather phenomenon triggers air-quality alerts in D.C.

A 'capped inversion' trapped air pollutants near the ground.



  • Climate & Weather

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5 eggnog-esque creamy holiday drinks

Shake up your holiday drink options with these creamy cocktails that aren't eggnog.




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There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters

A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why do smells trigger such vivid memories?

Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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MNN blogger addresses 'Climategate' on Fox News

Video: A controversy over e-mails leads FOX to wonder why Obama would bother flying to Copenhagen for the climate summit. Our blogger responds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers

A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This stray tagged along with mountain climbers and set an elevation record for dogs

A street dog named Mera tagged along with a expedition and climbed 23,389-foot Baruntse, a mountain in Nepal.




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Snuggle-worthy science from Gus*Modern

Buck the summertime tropical/nautical pillow trend and indulge your inner science dork by opting for Gus*Modern's new organic cotton graphic pillow line featuri



  • Remodeling & Design

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Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend

More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.




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Video game 'Easter eggs' are reaching Da Vinci Code-like levels

Solving secret codes hidden within video games could soon spill over into real life mysteries.



  • Arts & Culture

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Eggbeater technology to double wind farm output

By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power.



  • Research & Innovations

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For wind turbines, bigger is generally greener

Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr




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What on earth is vlogging?

Think of vlogging as a video podcast, a video blog, if you will, where you share opinions, information, or just your life in general.



  • Research & Innovations

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Loggerhead sea turtles nesting in record numbers in Southeast

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.




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The real reason why eggs come in so many shapes and sizes may be childishly simple

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.




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How to wake up even the groggiest brain

There are a few things you can do to wake up a mind that still wants to sleep.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Eggless Egg Salad

Tofu makes a good substitute for eggs in this eggless egg salad recipe.




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Quagga mussels invade Utah's Lake Powell reservoir

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.




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Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.




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Grapefruit diet earns redemption, new study suggests

Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why 'Photo Doggies For Anthony' is blowing up your Facebook feed

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.




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That huge helium deposit under Tanzania is even bigger than we thought

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New York City is getting a new state park — and it's the biggest yet

How do you squeeze a fancy new 407-acre state park into Brooklyn? Look no further than two former landfills on Jamaica Bay.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ancient volcanic landslide triggered 800-foot 'monster' wave

Researchers say the giant tsunami occured in the Cape Verde Islands 73,000 years ago.



  • Arts & Culture

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A massive newly discovered cave may be the biggest in Canada

This middle-of-nowhere cave may have never been seen by humans.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint?

Which form of travel gives off the fewest emissions? Let's just say it pays to carpool.




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New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone

New massive panda park in China will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates.




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Certified Humane Raised & Handled egg labeling

Confused about egg carton labeling? You're not alone.