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WHO says coronavirus 'immunity passports' are a bad idea

WHO says "immunity passports" certifying that people are immune to the coronavirus are premature since we don't know if they will work.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Raleigh, North Carolina: A city of environmental innovation

Commitment to developing green economy pays dividends for Raleigh, North Carolina by attracting substantial economic activity benefiting the entire community.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Thirsty olive trees create healthier virgin olive oil

When olive trees receive less water, their fruit produces oil with more phytoprostanes, and that's a good thing.




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Global Seed Vault authorizes first-ever seed withdrawal

The Arctic repository is making the unprecedented move to assist researchers sidelined by Syria’s Civil War.



  • Climate & Weather

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Ant colonies discovered farming their own fruit crops

The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture.




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10 of the country's best state and county fairs

These grand get-togethers take us back to America's farming roots. Demolition derbies, pig shows, rides and fried everything await.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tomatoes tasted much better 100 years ago. Can their flavor be restored?

Researchers are digging deeper into how tomato flavors have changed over time, and now they've found a specific gene that's missing in many modern varieties.




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​'The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends'

Jim Motavalli shares an excerpt from his just-released book, ​"The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends"



  • Arts & Culture

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7 must-see films at the 2017 Environmental Film Festival

From the hidden costs of our digital world to the frozen edges of civilization, here are a few films to catch this year.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rescued baby pig feels the sun for the first time

Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home.




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U.K. to ban wild animals in circuses

British government prohibits wild animals in U.K. circuses by 2020, joining similar bans in Scotland and Ireland.




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Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison

Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program.




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Flint water whistleblower wins the Goldman Environmental Prize

Meet LeeAnne Walters, the Flint mother fighting for clean water in her community and elsewhere. For her efforts, she won the Goldman Environmental Prize.




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Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time

Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels.




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How a shelter pup beat a deadly virus and found his way to a rock star's heart

Paul Phillips and Karen Perry were still mourning their old dog when Zeppelin crashed into their lives.




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A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions

Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs.




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Secret Service honors George H.W. Bush with their favorite memory of the former president

In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia.




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Montreal turns iconic hospital into a shelter for people and their pets

The landmark Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal will will provide a lifeline for homeless people and their pets.



  • Protection & Safety

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Why it's so hard to fix stuff that needs repairing

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.




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Villagers in remote rainforest village save their community with help from WildArk

WildArk created the Tuke Rainforest Conservancy to protect the people and biodiversity of the area.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Some blind people can 'see' with their ears

Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight.




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Inside one man's quest to grow and forage 100% of his food for an entire year

Rob Greenfield is a hands-on activist who has participated in many high-profile environmental feats to raise awareness about people's impact on the planet.




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A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.




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BASE jumper makes epic, 'Up!'-inspired balloon lift

Ever wonder how many balloons it would take to lift you off the ground? Erik Roner just found out.




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'Ark' animal terminal coming to JFK airport

New $48 million installation will provide land and air services to animals of all sizes traveling through JFK airport.




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How to avoid major airline delays

It’s not possible to avoid all delays, but you can put the odds in your favor.




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9 of the most extreme airport runways

Here are the commercial airport runways that will leave you white-knuckled.




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World's first animal terminal under construction

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.




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8 major airports in need of a makeover

Here are eight major commercial airports that are desperately in need of an upgrade.




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10 airliners with creative paint jobs

Here are examples of creative design and artwork on commercial airliners.




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Farm-to-tray table: JetBlue unveils urban potato patch at JFK Airport

What's next? A peanut farm at Dallas/Fort Worth?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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5 aircraft designs that didn't quite fly

Here are five of the most spectacular aircraft that flopped for a variety of reasons, including the Spruce Goose and a nuclear-powered plane.



  • Research & Innovations

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Flyover Country app lets airline passengers explore the terrain 36,000 feet below

Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there.



  • Research & Innovations

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5 handy airport animal helpers

Plenty of airports employ animals to handle vital duties from security detail to passenger therapy.




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Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight

World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C.




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10 of the most dog-friendly airports in the U.S.

Flying with a dog, whether a pet or a service animal, is not easy. But airports can be surprisingly accommodating to your four-legged friend.




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World's longest flights leave passengers in the air for the better part of a day

Despite fantastic cabin service and other amenities, these sky marathons can tax even seasoned travelers.




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Keep the air vent open on your next flight

Air vents on airplanes create air turbulence around you, which blocks germ particles and forces them to the ground.




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How to survive being stuck at the airport

Whether it's a delay or a layover, here's a guide on surviving being at the airport for a while.




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Why airports are embracing renewable energy

Cleaner, cheaper and sometimes more reliable, solar (and wind!) get their chance to fly.




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Airport art is taking off around the world

More and more airports are offering installations from the realms of art and tech as a way to help travelers de-stress.



  • Arts & Culture

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World's tallest indoor waterfall will be located in already-spectacular airport

Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.




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Airports collect food for unpaid TSA workers

During the government shutdown, TSA workers need a little help, and local airports and travelers are stepping up to help




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These unusual therapy animals lighten the mood at U.S. airports

Therapy dogs are becoming more common at airports, but some other, more unusual animals are also helping to relieve travelers' stress.




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Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains

Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.




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Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails

Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video.



  • Arts & Culture

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Ancient scrolls sealed shut by Vesuvius reveal some of their secrets

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.



  • Arts & Culture

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Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic

Researchers counted nearly 600,000 dead hermit crabs on one island chain alone.




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Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes?

New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.



  • Arts & Culture

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We finally solved the mystery of why this 'boring' bird has such colorful chicks

The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather mischievous behavior under that boring veneer.