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Buzz Aldrin urges NASA to ditch the ISS and focus on Mars

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin says the $3.5 billion spent annually on the space station should go towards efforts to colonize Mars.




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Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.




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9 mysterious images of Mars

The fourth planet from the sun, Mars is one of our closest neighbors in the solar system, and yet it remains a mystery.




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Katie Leclerc changes her diet, adopts deaf dog

Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.'



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Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit

Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'.



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Suite Valentine: Eco-goodies at awards season gift lounge

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.



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Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.



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Top dogs on Turkey Day: Don't forget to watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving

We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event.




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'Going Wild': Couch potato, troubled couple get a wakeup call in new Nat Geo show

Former Hell's Angel Tim Medvetz plays the role of motivational 'bus driver' to a group of unlikely adventurers.



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Burgeoning bee buffers feed hungry honeybees

Honey bees between pollination gigs still need to eat. Efforts are underway to keep them from starving when they’re off the clock.



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How to make your refrigerator more efficient

This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses.




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Why the definition of sustainability must change

The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently.




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This new soap molecule may change cleaning products forever

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.




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What climate change means for New England's maple trees

Trees in Vermont and New Hampshire are becoming stressed and are producing less syrup.



  • Climate & Weather

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Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet)

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.



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13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.



  • Climate & Weather

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If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



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Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




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Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



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State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change

President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future."




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Web game looks at U.S. policies that could end world hunger

New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world.




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An Inconvenient Change: Why is it so hard?

It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level?




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108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.



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Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan

Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday.



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New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.



  • Climate & Weather

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Ford using Big Data to fight climate change

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.




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John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction'

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.



  • Climate & Weather

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Curbing coal is inevitable (forget the political rhetoric)

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.




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Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.




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Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.



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Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.



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U.S. and China reach historic deal on climate change

In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions.



  • Climate & Weather

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Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes

Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Yacon syrup, latest weight loss miracle potion, gets thumbs up from Dr. Oz

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Gene variant raises diabetes risk tenfold

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Grapefruit diet earns redemption, new study suggests

Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How Facebook knows when you'll get divorced (even before you do)

Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last.




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What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates

Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?




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Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift

With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013.




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Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.




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How T-shirt sales changed an African boy's life

Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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General Mills backs off restrictive, no-lawsuit policy after backlash

General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How social media affects body image

We know photos in magazine ads and TV commercials are altered, but are you aware of the Photoshopping on your friends' selfies?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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After 5 years in shelter, dog gets adopted

Thanks to the power of social media, Chester the pit bull spent his first Easter with his new family.




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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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Palestinian wins Global Teacher Prize for work with refugee children

Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence.



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Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.



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How to donate money during international emergencies so it really helps

When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.




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Want to change the world? Then get on this bus

Do Good Bus offers a fun way to help others and make friends by connecting volunteers with community causes and each other.