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10 easy craft projects inspired by nature

Spruce up your holiday décor by bringing nature in with these beautiful and easy DIY projects.




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Share the love with DIY random acts of kindness rocks

Send love into the world with a little bit of creativity and paint.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 DIY projects that reuse your old glass bottles

Some cities don't recycle glass, but that doesn't mean you can't reuse glass bottles for candles, hummingbird feeders or even chandeliers.



  • Arts & Culture

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DOE funds extreme research projects

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $151 million to 37 forward-thinking energy research projects.




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DOE awards $24 million to algal biofuel projects

The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $24 million to three algal biofuels research projects.




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Green energy projects still getting government support

The funding behind many environmental policies is getting cut, but the loan guarantee program for green energy projects is thriving.




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DOE awards $11 million to geothermal projects

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide more than $11 million to support eight geothermal energy projects.




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Big recycling oops: Products tainted with radioactive materials

Thousands of consumer products made from recycled materials confirmed radioactive.




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Birth defects are on the rise in Fallujah

Doctors are seeing up to 15 times as many chronic deformities in infants.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Kenya enacts world's toughest plastic bag ban

Manufacturing and distribution of plastic shopping bags come with steep fines and serious jail time in the East African nation.




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5 useful products made from ocean plastic

Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure.




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7 odd facts about pi

In celebration of National Pi Day, we tip our hat to 3.14.



  • Research & Innovations

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This new blood test accurately predicts 50 types of cancer

Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells.



  • Research & Innovations

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5 ways your diet affects neurological health

A recent U.K. case study focused on a teenage boy's highly restrictive diet, and how his junk food preferences led to permanent vision loss.




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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How moonlight affects animals and plants

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.




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Seeking Sustainable Beauty Products: Are Consumers Being Heard?

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all




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8 nature-focused projects for citizen scientists

Volunteers can lend a hand, from categorizing whale songs to planting sunflowers.




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Should I avoid all anti-microbial products?

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Are there nontoxic nail products?

Some chemicals in nail polish and polish remover are known to cause cancer, and others lead to birth defects.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Positive products

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  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Black holes power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is ours so calm?

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?




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Super-sensing glove allows divers to feel objects deep underwater

The glove essentially translates sonar into a sense of touch for its wearer.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Silkworms fed carbon nanotubes produce super-silk that conducts electricity

The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff.




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How your free time affects your work day

Whether you learn a language or listen to music tonight can impact how you perform at work tomorrow.




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22 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi

There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer.




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What attracts us to gods, goddesses and superheroes?

A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular.



  • Arts & Culture

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12 interesting facts about the lefties we love

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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13 unexpected leap year facts

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.




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Burberry burns luxury products worth millions

The practice was standard until public backlash forced them to change course.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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10 fun projects for the Raspberry Pi Zero W

With wireless and Bluetooth connectivity now baked in, the possibilities for this tiny computer are endless.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Researchers find 'alarming' loss of insects in large-scale study in Germany

insects in German forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade.




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MHI Launches Full-scale Operations at New Subsidiary in Jakarta, Indonesia<br>-- New Subsidiary Will Ramp Up Sales and Services for Social Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia --

・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia




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11 surprising facts that will change your water usage

Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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9 wooly facts about darling babydoll sheep

Babydoll Southdown sheep are tiny — and chock full of personality.




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12 astonishing facts about jellyfish

Jellyfish have outlived the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years, some might be capable of living forever, and they've even been to space.




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5 surprising facts about the creepy-cute aye-aye

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.




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10 surprising facts about Neanderthals

Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect.




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10 fascinating facts about polar bears

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.




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15 facts about the oddball kakapo

The endangered kakapo parrot smells funny, can't fly and takes courtship seriously.




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9 mind-boggling dolphin facts

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.




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Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change

The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.




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8 demystifying facts about the snow leopard

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.




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5 facts about Vieques&#39; bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.




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13 images and facts about misunderstood bats

Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth.




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9 illuminating facts about iguanas

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.




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The Evolution of Eco-Friendly Products

Today, eco-friendly products across all sectors have evolved.




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16 plants that repel unwanted insects

Are you an insect magnet? Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers are nature's insect repellents.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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CCRS selects new MD of broking

Broker says hire will give it more “management bandwidth” for continued growth.




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5 food products made from food waste

The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course...