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Amazing river map shows U.S. awash in waterways

Using public data from the U.S. government, a software engineer has made a stunning map of every river in the Lower 48 states.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to get into bird-watching

Regardless of where you live, there are birds to admire. Here are some tips to begin watching, including 5 useful apps to try.




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How long does a water molecule stay in a river?

A water molecule's "residence time" in a given system can help us understand how pollution moves through water and help protect this valuable natural resource.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.




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Butt-breathing turtle that can stay underwater for 72 hours is endangered

The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered.




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Watch: What girls really think about body image and the media

Want to know what young girls really think about the media, girls' fashions, and teen idols like Nicki Minaj? Watch this video to find out.



  • Protection & Safety

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First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S




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Watch: Irking the HOA, 'Gangnam Style'

Pop song-driven LED holiday light shows are the hottest thing to hit subdivisions since the traffic circle. Sure, they're fun and non-Griswoldian in their energ




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Marc Gunther: Keeping watch on the business of green

Marc Gunther is a veteran journalist and online media maven covering the world of green business.




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Watch an ocean of dreamy clouds roll through the Grand Canyon

The latest from the SKYGLOW project captures the Grand Canyon during a full cloud inversion.



  • Climate & Weather

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Watch storms and stars sail over the Colorado River

The latest from the SKYGLOW project looks at the sky from the river level of the Grand Canyon.



  • Climate & Weather

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App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.




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Thursday food 'nooooo:' Organic bottled water

Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so!




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Watch: The Preachy Green series

Do you have officemates who preach about living the greener life? They're annoying, but they're also right. The SOAP Group explores this theme in a hilarious se




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8 of the best 'Super Bowl 50' commercials you can watch right now

From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all.



  • Arts & Culture

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The biggest water hogs in Beverly Hills have been outed

Say it ain't so, Amy Poehler.




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Top 10 'Gilmore Girls' revival binge-watching snacks

Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents.




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World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.




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Watch a caterpillar become a butterfly

Beautiful video from National Geographic shows how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.




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Watch these spiders emerge from an egg sac

Australian Reptile Park shares a creepy video of funnel web spiders emerging from an egg sac, just in time for Halloween.




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Video: Water Changes Everything

A new video from charity: water offers hope for the 1 billion people who don't have easy access to clean water. Actress Kristen Bell narrates this well-done vid




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Watch: 'Wanderers on a Prehistoric Earth'

Kick off Earth Week with this dramatic three-minute film, which dives into the 'Heart of Darkness' to highlight the humbling majesty of our planet.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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GIFs imagine Miami, Boston under 25 feet of seawater

Let these disaster movie-esque GIFs of four major cities being swallowed up by rising sea levels serve as your motivation to help combat climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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All the world's water, in a single drop

Take a look at what the world's water supply would look like as a single drop - and find out what your family can do to protect it.



  • Research & Innovations

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Should you be refilling that plastic water bottle?

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Watermelon snow' speeds Arctic melting

Scientists have found that a red-colored algae blooming on glaciers and ice reduces albedo and leads to more warmth on the already-melting ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.



  • Research & Innovations

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Power SHFT: Adrian Grenier's high-watt celebrity

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i




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Ford Motor Company sets water reduction goal

Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015.




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7 electric cars to watch in 2012

2012 may prove to be the year of the electric car. Some of the world’s biggest automakers will be bringing new electric vehicles to market in 2012. They are n




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BRIGHTER LIVING: Gray water

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Learn how to easily recycle water in your house.




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BRIGHTER LIVING: Conserving water indoors

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Save water around the house with very little effort.




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How to watch this year's Taurid meteor shower

Annual celestial event often produces large bright fireballs that scorch the night sky.




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Artist completes awe-inspiring underwater reef

"The Silent Evolution" by Jason deCaires Taylor is 400 permanent sculptures in Mexican waters.




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This holiday light display brought to you by an electric eel named Miguel Wattson

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.




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Take a deep dive into these underwater photos

The best underwater images from the Natural History Museum's annual wildlife photographer competition make up 'Unforgettable Underwater Photography.'



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Watch: 24 hours of Walmart

This time-lapse video explores a full day at the checkout lanes of a Walmart store in New Brunswick, New Jersey.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Not a shocker: Watermelon Oreo cookies don't contain watermelon

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.




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Take a shower strike for clean water

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.




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Why are Japanese farmers growing square watermelons?

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.




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How to pick a good watermelon

A flavorless watermelon is a reason for a good cry.




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Why autumn is skywatchers' favorite season

Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers.




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Stunned astronomers watch birth of alien planets

For the first time ever, astronomers have directly observed planets in the process of being born.




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Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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How to watch the Delta Aquarids and summer’s other minor meteors

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?




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Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)




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7 food trends to watch in 2019

Nootropic foods, foil pack dinners, wine water, ugly produce and more food and dining trends coming to your plate in 2019.




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Does bottled water need an expiration date?

Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle.




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Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.