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Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility in Oklahoma is Operational

The new facility is Southern Company's fourth in the state, and another example of the company's commitment to renewable energy.




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The 'most famous bike trail in the world' may be leased to oil companies

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.




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Weather Channel series explains 'Why Planes Crash'

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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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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Aisle or window seat? Your choice can reveal a lot about you

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?




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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.



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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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5 tips for sticking to your daily travel budget

With a little planning, you can stretch how much you have to spend each day when you're traveling.




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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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What are chemtrails, and are they dangerous?

Is the government really spraying toxic substances at 50,000 feet? Probably not, but here's what's happening with chemtrails.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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Pesticides impair the brain development of baby bees

Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage.




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Anyone else raising baby chicks these days?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a nationwide surge in Americans purchasing baby chickens.




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After a 240-year hiatus, white-tailed eagles are coming back to southern England

A lot is riding on the wings of six baby sea eagles released on the Isle of Wight. They are pioneers of a project to bring the birds back to southern England.




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Behold, a sea of pink flamingos in Mumbai

Flamingos are making themselves comfortable in Mumbai, flocking there in greater numbers as humans are locked down.




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The benefits of using natural hair dyes

Blackcurrant, indigo and henna can color and strengthen your hair naturally and avoid some of the controversial ingredients in traditional dyes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain

The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change

The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.




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A mudlark explains the joy of her river hobby

Lara Maiklem is a mudlark, and she digs in the tidal flats of the Thames river to uncover all sorts of incredible secrets and treasures.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 reasons making music is good for your brain

Researchers are still discovering all the ways that making music enriches your brain, but the impact is undeniable.




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Acid rain solutions

Explore a variety of solutions for acid rain.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What's behind the EPA's new clean air rule?

A new EPA rule is aimed at keeping people in the East from suffering the effects of pollution that comes from the West.




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Why cemeteries are a great place to track acid rain

To a geologist, a gravestone can offer information other rocks can't. One project is using gravestones to better understand how the elements, particularly acid



  • Climate & Weather

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Air pollution now a top 10 disease health risk

Air pollution from auto exhaust and other sources now poses one of the most serious health risks.




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Is your brain fooled by this hyperrealistic art?

Howard Lee is a multidisciplinary artist from England who specializes in 'illusion, trickery and playful deception.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Art festival blankets Fort Smith in rainbow paint and recycled junk

A two-week public arts event inundates a small city in Arkansas with an array of vibrant murals and installations.



  • Arts & Culture

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Sublime animal portraits vie for Nat Geo's attention

National Geographic is back at it again with one of the fiercest photography competitions of the year.




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Take a leap with these airborne pups

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a flying dog!




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Succulent nail art: Gorgeous, weird or both?

While not practical for everyday wear, these 'fat plant' manicures from Roz Borg of Arozona Living are sure to spark a conversation.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'Tron' meets mountain biking in trippy 'Light Cycles' video

Mountain bikers wind through the misty temperate rain forest of Whistler, British Columbia, leaving stunning long-exposure light trails in their wake.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dalai Lama celebrates 81 years (in this lifetime, anyway)

In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at some of the amazing people the revered spiritual leader has met over the years.



  • Arts & Culture

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Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave' in the Great Smoky Mountains

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.




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'Soup for Syria' raises funds for food relief

'Soup for Syria' by Barbara Abdeni Massaad compiles international recipes to raise funds for food relief for Syrian refugees.




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Designing toilet paper for quality and sustainability

Aria toilet paper is 50% thicker & 3x stronger when wet than the leading recycled brand. It's also eco-friendly.