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German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.



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You can change your personality in 10 weeks

Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed.



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Why the big awards shows are going vegetarian

The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing?



  • Arts & Culture

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12 captivating images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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Unearthed 2,000-year-old Roman dagger restored to its former glory

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.



  • Arts & Culture

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See the winners from National Geographic's travel photography contest

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.



  • Climate & Weather

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Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest

Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.




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How one man's 40 years of weather records became a treasure trove of climate change data

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to know if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse

If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to get a bat out of your house

If a bat makes its way into your home accidentally, you can get it out yourself. Don't panic, grab some supplies and help it find an exit.




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U.S. national park master plans envisioned today's gorgeous scenery

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win

The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded.




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Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.



  • Research & Innovations

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Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed

Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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8 languages on the verge of extinction

Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world, and one of them dies every two weeks. Here are some that could disappear in our lifetimes.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why breakfast should be your biggest meal

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Can Africa's Great Green Wall combat climate change and mass migration?

The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth.



  • Climate & Weather

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U.S. Women's National Soccer team gets a visit from service dogs in training

The U.S. Women's Soccer team got a visit from service dogs in training before their match Thursday.




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Senior dogs and veterans are better together

Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships.




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Here's a new way to calculate your dog's age in human years

Researchers have a new way of figuring out your dog's age in people years, and it doesn't involve multiplying by 7.




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Kitty rescued in Bangladesh after getting stuck in a window

Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window.




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Don't forget fire safety this holiday season

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows why fire safety is important for the holiday season.



  • Protection & Safety

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The truth about why pets get returned

Some animal advocates say don't give pets as gifts, but research shows it's not always a bad idea.




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Dog gear company plays fairy godmother to thousands of animal rescues

Max and Neo sends donation boxes to thousands of rescue groups every year.




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart

Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project.




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Shelters are clearing out as pet adoptions surge

Animal shelters around the U.S. are running out of adoptable animals as more people take in fosters and adopt pets because they're at home more.




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The legend of Skeleton Lake just got weirder

In 850 A.D., those gathered around a glacial lake perished from one of nature's most deadly phenomena. Or so we thought. New evidence deepens the mystery.



  • Climate & Weather

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To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships

New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution.



  • Climate & Weather

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We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos)

Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction.



  • Climate & Weather

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Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years

More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety.



  • Climate & Weather

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Climate change may have been the one thing Vikings truly feared

Vikings endured a cold-weather catastrophe and may have left a warning on the Rök stone.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is a 'bombogenesis'?

A bombogenesis or bomb cyclone is used to describe a nasty storm that rapidly intensifies. Here's what one looks like.



  • Climate & Weather

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Coronavirus pandemic triggers reduction in global air pollution

Researchers studying the declines say more lives may end up being saved from air quality improvements than are lost to the virus itself.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



  • Climate & Weather

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Fatal eruption triggered a 'volcanic freeze'

Researchers studying the Anak Krakatau eruption say up to 10 million tons of ice was generated in the upper atmosphere.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why one fashion design student created a line of clothes for refugees

Parsons fashion design student Angela Luna created a line of clothing for refugees called Adiff, where garments like coats convert to tents, bags and more.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is balayage?

The balayage hair color technique creates softer highlights with fewer color appointments.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Clogged pores? Try a DIY blackhead-removal mask

Skip the expensive, chemical-laden skincare products. These 3 homemade peel-off blackhead removal masks will have your skin feeling clear and smooth in no time.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How to get a more sustainable shave

From old-school safety razors to homemade shaving cream, cut waste from your shaving routine with these environmentally friendly (and budget-friendly) options.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why can't we get the fanny pack right?

Fanny packs, also known as bum bags, cycle in and out of style, but they just never seem to stick around.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Can facial yoga make you look younger?

A new study shows it can lead to fuller cheeks and a firmer face.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Lacoste swaps out iconic croc logo for endangered species

Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition 'Save Our Species' polos benefit the International Union for Conservation of Nature.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Gen Set: Green Locomotives Cut Fuel Consumption by 25%

Gen Set: Green Locomotives Cut Fuel Consumption by 25%



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Geothermal Heating “Rocks” in Sweden

Geothermal Heating “Rocks” in Sweden



  • Climate & Weather

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Fiber for Proper Digestive Health

Fiber for Proper Digestive Health




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La Jolla: A Little Change Can Make a Huge Difference

La Jolla: A Little Change Can Make a Huge Difference



  • Climate & Weather

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Going Green to Get Green

Going Green to Get Green



  • Arts & Culture

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Dell takes a huge step toward ultimate eco-friendly packaging

Compostable and locally sourced bamboo computer cushions push Dell’s corporate initiatives to new levels.