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What makes a wine kosher?

If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again.




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What is craniosacral therapy?

Cranial sacral therapy also known as craniosacral therapy is a gentle technique that releases tensions deep inside the body to reduce pain and dysfunction.



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What is neem oil?

This oil from the 'Indian lilac' can be used for everything from skin and hair care to pest control.



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What's the point of a flower that smells like a dead body?

The stench of foul-smelling flowers attracts insects that aid in their pollination.



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What chickens do during a solar eclipse

Last week's total solar eclipse was a confusing phenomenon for a brood of chickens in the Faroe Islands.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What to know about food imports from Japan

The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri




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What's the cancer risk for those still living near Fukushima?

For people living in areas neighboring the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the worst of the radiation exposure may have passed.



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What lies beneath: Is the ground underneath your home ripe for fracking?

Reuters investigates the growing trend of builders keeping hush about the severing of mineral rights attached to newly built homes.




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What do you know about dinosaurs?

See how much you know about the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the Earth.



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What the singing mice of Costa Rica can tell us about human conversation

Researchers in Costa Rica are studying the vocalizations of Alston's singing mice to learn more about human speech.




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What are age spots and how can you get rid of them?

Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them.



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What is black cumin seed oil good for?

Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments.



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What is plant blindness?

Plant blindess is the "inability to see or notice the plants in one's own environment," which leads to "the inability to recognize the importance of plants."



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The FruitGuys, or what does mango really taste like?

Seasonal, local(ish) fruit delivery from small farmers right on your office or home doorstep. Yum.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Coconut milk or coconut water: What's the difference?

From boosting metabolism to post-workout hydration, does coconut water live up to its claims? And what about coconut milk?




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What you need to know about processed foods

Michael Moss' exposure of the food industry in "Salt Sugar Fat" will open your eyes.



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What is a superfood?

A critical look at what we mean by the term "superfood."




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What is natto?

This fermented soybean paste is packed with good bacteria, but not everyone can stomach the stinky, sticky dish.




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You may not know what koji is, but you've probably eaten it

Koji, a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae, has been essential to Japanese cooking for centuries, and now it's catching on in the U.S.




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Exploring yoga styles: What is Bikram yoga?

How is Bikram yoga like — and unlike — other hot styles of yoga? Bikram refers to the style of yoga popularized by yoga master Bikram Choudhury, which inclu



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What is Energy Medicine yoga?

There's more to energy medicine than acupuncture. Here's how to get an energizing workout in only 10 minutes.



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Fizzy yoga: What is this new exercise trend, and would you try it?

Actress Kim Cattrall claims this new yoga hybrid practice saved her life.



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Trends in yoga: What's next?

It seems like just a regular old yoga class isn't enough anymore.



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What is Dudeism? And what does it have to do with Buddhism?

The Day of the Dude is now celebrated worldwide.



  • Arts & Culture

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What 3 months of yoga and meditation will do for your body

Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress.



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What does the oldest human music in the world sound like?

Songs, melodies and tunes transcend time in a way that no other language can.



  • Arts & Culture

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What happens to your hearing at a music festival?

For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music.



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What we learned from Japan's deadly earthquake: One year later

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami



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What caused the Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami?

The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone.



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What caused Britain's tsunami?

A tsunami that struck the UK in 2011 was caused by a storm roiling the ocean hundreds of miles away



  • Climate & Weather

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What did we learn from Indian Ocean tsunami?

Two documentaries revisit the 2004 disaster and explore how science has advanced since then.



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What does 'sustainable supply chain' mean for the planet?

As commerce becomes increasingly global, American corporations are taking steps to develop sustainable supply chains that span the country and the planet.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What to expect from the Pluto flyby today

When it comes to tracking New Horizons's Pluto flyby, you have options.




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What would it be like to land on Pluto?

NASA's video of New Horizons photos constructs what it would be like to touch down on Pluto — and not just fly by it. It's inspiring.




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What's causing the epic Thanksgiving storm

A messy winter storm is moving across the eastern half of the United States, threatening to delay holiday travel.



  • Climate & Weather

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What to drink this weekend: Tariquet Rosé de Pressée

Start planning your Thanksgiving wine selections by trying this sustainable rosé this weekend.




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What to drink this weekend: Tawny Port

Warre’s Otima Tawny 10 Year Port will warm you up on a chilly evening.




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What to drink this weekend: Cranberry mocktail, 2 ways

Give your kids another non-alcoholic cocktail option besides a Shirley Temple this holiday season.




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What's the difference between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving?

It's colder up here and the harvest is earlier, but that's not the only reason Canadian Thanksgiving is different than American Thanksgiving.




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This is what the first flower to ever evolve looked like

Researchers trace back the origin of all flowering plants to a single ancestor using a sophisticated data crunch.



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What was Earth's first animal? New study finally offers an answer

The first animal to evolve on Earth was probably a sponge that existed around 640 million years ago.




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What is PFTBA? Greenhouse gas is 7,000 times as potent as CO2

A greenhouse gas that is thought to have a potent impact on global warming was detected in trace amounts in the atmosphere.



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What is methane and why should you care?

Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also




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What happens to pay phones when they die?

Chanie Kirschner remembers a time long ago when no one had cell phones.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What's the best park in every U.S. state?

If you're looking for ideas on where to travel this summer, this list compiled through a Yelp algorithm is a good starting point.




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What is a community fridge? Think Little Free Pantry with electricity

Community fridges are like Little Free Pantries, but with electricity. They are one more solution to hunger and food waste.




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A fight with congressional Republicans may just be what Lisa Jackson wants

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.




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​What’s the best way to heat your house?

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.



  • Remodeling & Design

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What you need to know about measles

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What are natural flavors vs. artificial flavors?

Are natural flavors better and safer than artificial flavors? The answer may surprise you. Here's everything you need to know about flavor engineering.