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The super-Kindle set to replace newspaper

Engadget sneaks some video of the new digital reader Kindle DX. Can it save 100 million trees per year?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Download this game to rescue cats in outer space, and save real-life cats at the same time

The student-designed mobile game Galactickitties lets you save space-flying felines and benefit the ASPCA too.




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Can a smartphone app win you a trip to space?

Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station.




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How Philippe Cousteau is helping kids find their eco-spark

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.




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Meet the teen who's cleaning up space junk

Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere.




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Spa day: Hiber-Nation '13

With springtime finally in sight, it's time to start thinking about dusting off the cobwebs of winter with the help of at-home spa goodies.




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License to grill: 10 space-saving, urbanite-friendly BBQ grills

With the high season of outdoor cookery about to kick into full swing, a look at 10 petite BBQ grills that don't require a massive backyard to fire up.




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Summertime cleanup: 10 tools for an end-of-season sparkle

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.




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Steve Harvey is selling transparent eggs

Just Ordinary eggs aren't see-through, but consumers will be able to get plenty of information about them.




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How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.




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Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines

Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on.




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Betty White's love for animals spans 9 decades

Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo."



  • Arts & Culture

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Guaranteed low prices! TrueCar's 'transparency' riles dealers

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an




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Turn your shower into a spa with these DIY aromatherapy squares

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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NASA spacecraft to map and sample asteroid that's heading our way

As part of its mission to analyze Bennu, OSIRIS-REx has set a new record for closest orbit of a planetary body by a spacecraft.




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Japan's historic asteroid space probe is heading back to Earth

After landing rovers and its spacecraft on the surface of asteroid Ryugu, JAXA is returning with a sample.




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Bittersweet, guitar-shaped forest is visible from space

In memory of his late wife, a farmer has spent 35 years planting and nurturing a guitar-shaped forest in Argentina.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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4 energy-saving portable electric space heaters

Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.




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Scott Kelly's new memoir takes the romance out of living in space

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.




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What to do with the stuff that doesn't spark joy

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.




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Desire paths: The unsanctioned shortcuts crisscrossing public spaces

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.




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Thinking deep thoughts has impact on life span

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.




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Hit the road, Jack: The incredible disappearing spare tire

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th




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SpaceX may try land-based rocket landing

SpaceX may try to make history with its next launch later this month, returning its rocket to a landing pad rather than an ocean-based platform.




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Pope blesses kid-built satellite bound for space

A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch.




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Being happy doesn't really increase your life span

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Cosmic 'lightsaber' slices through space

Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance.




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See the epic views of SpaceX's rocket landing

The rocket's return even surprised SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who initially thought the Falcon 9 booster didn't actually stick its landing.




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19th-century space images found in tea-kitchen

The glass plates depict solar and lunar eclipses, comets, and even views of binary stars.




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11 space missions to watch in 2016

From measuring our oceans to studying Jupiter, we'll learn more about space in 2016.




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Crumb-free bread is the latest space food invention

Crumb-free bread could definitely improve options on future space restaurant menus.




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Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm'

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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In the Green Room: New community preserves green space

Learn how a community was built with pedestrians in mind.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.




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Photo: Groundhog Day blizzard from space

A NOAA satellite captures the February 2011 snowstorm as it blankets the U.S.



  • Climate & Weather

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Major blizzard visible from space

The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery.



  • Climate & Weather

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This African-American female scientist helped launch the space race

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.




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Survey: Spanish consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

Spanish consumers continue to face the financial impact of COVID-19 and to cut back on spending across categories.



  • Marketing & Sales Insights

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Aerospace and defense spending: What will be the next normal?

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Aerospace & Defense Insights

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5 reasons why the James Webb Space Telescope is such a big deal

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.




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How moon mining could transform the economy and space travel

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.




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World's largest aquatic insect has 8-inch wingspan and 'giant snake-like fangs'

This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province.




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Ancient sea cow fossil found in decades-old street slab in Spain

Thousands of people have been walking over the fossil for decades without knowing it.




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Who should enjoy Rome's famed Spanish Steps?

The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them.



  • Arts & Culture

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Drought reveals 'Spanish Stonehenge'

The remains of a megalithic monument, the Dolmen of Guadalperal, have resurfaced in Spain.



  • Arts & Culture

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Ooo, shiny! Why are we attracted to glossy, sparkly things?

Human beings are obsessed with shiny things, and the attraction is innately tied with one of our most basic human needs.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Marin Headlands: Open spaces, wildlife and a fascinating history

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Richard Branson wants to bring 'sexy hotels' to space

The Virgin Galactic founder envisions a near-future where space travel is as easy (and luxurious) as first-class air travel.




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Scientists detect more repeating radio signals from deep space

Many repeating and non-repeating signals have been discovered by the CHIME telescope in Canada.