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Simple tips to keep your backyard birds healthy this winter

What crunchy food did Americans spend $5.5 billion on last year—with sales that spiked before snow and ice storms? If you guessed birdseed then you […]

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  • Science & Nature
  • birds
  • Migratory Bird Center
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo

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CASSIOPEIA’S HIDDEN GEM: THE CLOSEST ROCKY, TRANSITING PLANET

Skygazers at northern latitudes are familiar with the W-shaped star pattern of Cassiopeia the Queen. This circumpolar constellation is visible year-round near the North Star. […]

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Black hole blasts may transform “Mini-Neptunes” into rocky worlds

A team of astrophysicists and planetary scientists has predicted that Neptune-like planets located near the center of the Milky Way galaxy have been transformed into […]

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Corona III - stories [STICKY WICKET]

Mole

Mole is the JCS resident insectivore who shares his views on various aspects of life-science research. In this series, called The Corona Files, Mole talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the landscape for researchers.




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Video: Why you don't use gasoline and matches to kill bugs in your backyard.




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'Sticky information' holds up energy-efficient housing

New EU-funded research from Finland has indicated that poor communication between producers of energy-efficient housing technologies and potential house-buyers is a major barrier to sustainable housing. It suggests that government bodies can encourage energy-efficiency innovations not only through regulations but also by improving information flow.




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Project #1176: Backyard Landscaping Blocks




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Lucky Rooster: Meet NRL’s wonder WAG

SAINTS




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Oregon town spooks sea lions with wacky waving inflatable tube men

Has Astoria finally found a way to drive away pinnipeds humanely?




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How a 116-year-old ship that survived 2 world wars ended up in a Kentucky creek

Once a luxurious yacht and a racing steamer, this rusty ship is now mired in a creek off the Ohio River.



  • Arts & Culture

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Political Habitat: Not in my backyard

You'll never guess who's fighting to stop the construction of a wind farm off the shores of Cape Cod. Environmentalists.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Edible plants you can find in the wild (or your backyard)

If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to help picky eaters enjoy Thanksgiving dinner

Keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battle zone with these tips to help your picky eaters enjoy their holiday meals.




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The best advice I ever received about handling kids who are picky eaters at holiday gatherings

If policing your child’s plate at a holiday dinner dampens the celebration, this one tip may be incredibly freeing for you and your children.




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Don't underestimate the carbon-capturing power of the most basic backyard

Research conducted in Madison, Wisconsin, finds soil in developed residential landscapes is better at absorbing CO2 than forests.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public

The Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public Sept. 15 amid controversy and concerns.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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700,000 backyard bees killed in Detroit

Police are looking for suspects in the apian assault.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Angelenos abuzz over possibility of legalized backyard beekeeping

Concern over dwindling pollinator populations trumps worries of apiarian disturbances.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Amid claims of violations, Kentucky sues EPA over coal regulations

Kentucky's governor says the EPA is overstepping its bounds. Other groups contradict his claims of looking out for the environment.




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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a free backyard food garden

One of our lucky Facebook followers will have an organic backyard food garden created at their home by professionals.



  • Arts & Culture

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Backyard Picnic Bradford: A foraged cocktail

Honeysuckle and lemon balm foraged from the backyard or your farmers market flavor this vodka cocktail.




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The mint julep is the Kentucky Derby's official drink because people love to steal glasses

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.




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Luke Perry donates; Ricky Schroder conserves

Luke Perry and Ricky Shroder star in Hallmark's 'Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma

Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma.




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Woodland hawks lured to the big city by cornucopia of backyard birds

Woodland hawks, attracted by the songbirds that love backyard feeders, are thriving in cities.




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What's that sound? 7 wildlife calls you might hear in your backyard

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.




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UCLA students design backyard abode for birds (and bees, bats and people, too)

Despite its petite size, Bi(h)OME carves out ample room for urban wildlife.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Sticky notes offer messages of hope after student scrawls cry for help on bathroom wall

A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Step into my backyard office pod

One part garden shed, one part eco-clubhouse and one part home office, the Archipod gives work-at-homers a chance to step out of the house



  • Remodeling & Design

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Kentucky congressman says no to mountaintop mining

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.




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High camp: 13 must-haves for the Great Backyard American Campout '13

Plan on roughing it as part of the Great American Backyard Campout later this month? Don't leave behind your flask, flashlight.




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Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.




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7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks

As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.'




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How to kill mosquitoes naturally and reclaim your backyard

Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way.




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These 5 backyard birds can teach you bird language

Become an expert in knowing what birds are saying by studying these common species.




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How to connect children with the natural world in your own backyard

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.




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The sticky business of high-fructose corn syrup

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and




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Easy homemade suet cakes for backyard birds

Suet is a high-calorie source of easily digestible food for birds, and making it couldn't be easier.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to save nature, one backyard at a time

You can create a haven for birds and other creatures by with native plants — and one very handy tool.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother

A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.




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7 wacky backpacks to help you stand out

Whether you love nature, sushi or even dragons, there's a backpack out there to match your mood.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Rocky Mountain National Park: A user's guide

With a mix of soaring granite peaks, lush alpine meadows, high country lakes and waterfalls, Rocky Mountain National Park is a park straight out of central cast



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to become a backyard naturalist right now

Become a backyard naturalist by taking part in the City Nature Challenge.




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Researchers find 330-million-year-old shark's head in Kentucky cave

Scientists have discovered a fossilized shark head and many other fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.




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Your dogs found what in the backyard?!

A couple of dogs snuffling through the backyard brush find a really big surprise: A bear!




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3 Ways to Add Class to Your Backyard Party

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  • Arts and Entertainment

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Rocky Mountain Urgent Care & Family Practice Provides Allergy Relief With New Allergy Center

Infinite Care, LLC continues to provide the Denver and Boulder Metro Area with access to integrated healthcare within it's Rocky Mountain Urgent Care & Family Medicine clinics.




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Secrets to Finding the Perfect Name for Your Brand: Jeremy Miller of 'Sticky Branding' on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

Brand strategist and best-selling author Jeremy Miller shares insights from his latest book, Brand New Name: A Proven, Step-by-Step Process to Create an Unforgettable Brand Name.