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Why we need time alone and time with other people to thrive

We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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World's first flexible lithium ion battery engineered

A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This is why we need wildlife crossings

Wildlife underpasses and overpasses have reduced animal-related car crashes in Colorado.




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The only Labor Day recipes you'll need

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.




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Beavers: 8 things to know about nature's most impressive landscape engineers

From their vanilla-scented secretions to their amazing ability to alter an ecosystem, here's what you need to know about beavers.




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These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.




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2011 James Beard Award nominees announced

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.




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What you need to know about the flu this year

The flu vaccine is your best weapon against the flu this year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 social workers helping those in need [Infographic]

The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families.




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What you need to know about Zika virus

A once-'mild' virus found in Africa 70 years ago is now running wild. Here's everything you need to know.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Ancient life on Mars would've needed more than just water to survive

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.




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Why we need a planetary protection officer

Not only do we need to keep Earth safe from alien microbes, but we need to keep space safe from Earth microbes.




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Everything you need to know about ExoMars

The European Space Agency's ExoMars mission is a two-phase operation that will look for methane, ice and landing sites for future rovers.




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What you need to know about palm oil

Palm oil's effect on the environment and the people directly and indirectly involved with its creation is detrimental. Here are some of the issues.




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Randi Zuckerberg on why we need to unplug

Former Facebook exec and sister of Facebook founder shares her tips on unplugging from our digital lives.




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Who needs 4 legs to get around? Not Pancake the cat

Pancake was born with a skeletal deformity and has to rely on only her back legs, but it sure hasn't slowed her down.




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Kids in need choose between two gifts and surprise everyone with their answer

Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.




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California city plans to pay needy residents

Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families.




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Why moon bears need a moment in the sun

The official mascot for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games is a moon bear. It may not sound like a big deal, but the species really needs this.




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8 pioneering black women in science, technology and medicine

Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history.



  • Research & Innovations

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Who really needs a daily dose of aspirin?

Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This self-sustaining, floating city could be just what the world needs

A concept unveiled at a UN roundtable outlines a fully autonomous floating city.



  • Research & Innovations

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What you need to know about aerosol sprays

Aerosol air fresheners contribute to, rather than reduce, indoor air quality problems. And they often contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and xylene.




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Why kelp forests need our help

Moving invasive purple sea urchins off the California coast helps to restore balance to the ecosystem.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 wine gifts wine lovers don't need

If you buy me one of these as a holiday gift, I may never clink glasses with you again.




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What kind of blender do I need?

9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool.




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Geoengineering with space particles, artificial volcanoes and Special K

It's no substitute for simply getting rid of coal, but geo-engineering just may be our planet's Hail Mary pass.




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Waylon Lewis: New media pioneer, lazy yogi, elephant lover

Waylon Lewis is a whirling dynamo of editorial energy. Find out what this new media mogul thinks about the changing world of journalism and the Internet.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why these baby puffins need a helping hand

Rescuers help stranded puffin and petrel chicks led astray by city lights.




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Why you need to limit artificial light at night

Get some blackout curtains. More and more studies show artificial light can harm your health.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Do bananas need plastic wrap?

Del Monte says their individually wrapped bananas are environmentally friendly. Others think Del Monte is bananas.




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This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse

Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate.



  • Arts & Culture

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Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change

According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame.




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Women don't need stuff made just for them

Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.



  • Arts & Culture

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Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar speech moved the needle on climate change

Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever.



  • Climate & Weather

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10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.




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Why do rivers need riverkeepers?

When the government fails to protect a public resource like a river, our hopes often fall to a loose coalition of citizen conservationists.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What you need to know about the tides

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Voynich Manuscript: What you need to know about the world's most mysterious book

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.



  • Research & Innovations

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Biodegradable plastic: What you need to know

To qualify as biodegradable, plastic must be scientifically proven to break down completely within a short time, but even plastic certified as biodegradable may




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When you give cash to those in need, you're giving the whole community a boost

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.




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Clean diesel: What you need to know

Clean diesel, a new twist on very old technology offers stellar fuel economy with low emissions. Alternative energy of the future?




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You only need 2 things to avoid low back pain

All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Sabra Hummus recall: What you need to know

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.




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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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Why our chickens and our spinach need GPS trackers

Chickens with ankle monitors and spinach with trackers can tell consumers a lot about their food — including whether it's tainted.




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Everything you need to know about the Mars 2020 rover

NASA's latest red planet rover look for signs of ancient life as it paves the way for human exploration.




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We need a better word than 'walkable'

Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What you need to know about the new program for green home loans

The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached.