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New radiation-proof underwear can protect your privates from Fukushima fallout

A Japanese company is looking to profit from continuing fears about Fukushima radiation, by selling radiation-proof underwear.



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How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast?

Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks.




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Did kitty litter contribute to a radiation leak?

So-called "green" kitty litter may be a good idea for eco-conscious cat lovers, but it's a bad idea for nuclear waste storage.



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How a viable nuclear fusion reactor really could change the world

Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.




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Fukushima radiation detected off California coast

Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California.



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Highest concentrations of Fukushima radiation in U.S. waters detected near San Francisco

Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific.



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Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.




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MIT researchers develop world's most accurate solar potential software for rooftops

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.




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California's thirst lifts mountains, triggers earthquakes along San Andreas Fault

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.



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Everyone wants to help rebuild Columbia River Gorge (but it's not time yet)

While wildfires burn Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, volunteers are eager to help rebuild it.



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Ian Somerhalder turns spy for eco-thriller 'Time Framed'

Environmental activist and 'Vampire Diaries' star releases a trailer for his new green-themed web series



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Lilliputian London home hits the market with a giant-sized price tag

In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower.




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10 fanciful and far-out design concepts for London's new pedestrian bridge

Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning.



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Acrophobia and aquatics collide at London 'sky pool'

Just imagine floating high above the city in a clear-bottomed swimming pool. Or not.



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Use the power of pineapple for a homemade facial scrub

This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.



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It's so cold, Niagara Falls is an icy wonderland

Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape.



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Marriage isn't the ticket to better health after all

Some studies show that marriage actually has a negative health effect.



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Chia pudding: A breakfast rich in omega-3

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.




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Eating insects: Vegans, vegetarians weigh in

Insects are lower impact and could replace meat in the American diet, but what do the veggies think?




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Drink wine, help alleviate world poverty

Whole Foods is donating a portion of the proceeds from wines to Whole Planet Foundation to fund poverty alleviation in areas where they source products.




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Lab, sweet lab: NIST Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility opens

Inside a rather humdrum-looking suburban Washington, D.C., home, the typical family of 4 is replaced by a virtual clan as part of a $2.5M effort to test energy-




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6 delicious recipes to add chia seeds to your daily diet

Chia seeds are touted for their fantastic health benefits. And thankfully there's a way to get them into just about every meal.




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Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers

Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years.



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Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies

The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires.




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Satan possesses those who practice yoga, says Virginia politico

Beware the downward dog, warns E. W. Jackson, the Virginia Republican party’s nominee for lieutenant governor.




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Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians'

Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets.



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RAN hangs banner at Niagra Falls

RAN targets Tar Sands oil with dramatic banner at Niagra Falls urging President Obama to 'just say no' to dirty oil.



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Film decries Canadian oil mining

‘Dirty Oil’ slams Canada’s oil extraction industry, calling it one of the world’s most polluting industrial projects.



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Reaction to Canadian oil sands report is all over the place

A Canadian report on the environmental and health risks of the Alberta tar sands has a little something for everybody.




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Could pipeline money bias Susan Rice?

The U.N. ambassador is considered a top candidate for secretary of State, but her stock in the firm behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline has raised eyebrows.




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Giant squid caught on camera in U.S. waters

Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent.




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William Kamkwamba on the Daily Show

The Malawian inventor who built a windmill at the age of 14 stopped in last night for a visit with the Daily Show's Jon Stewart.




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Shake off the bah-humbugs with Dial-a-Carol

Need holiday cheer? Call Dial-a-Carol 24/7 for a festive boost.




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Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance

An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them.



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Watch 28 trombones gracefully cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones.



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Fracking disclosure tested by recent spill in Pennsylvania

Despite leading the charge for voluntary disclosure of fracking chemicals, Chesapeake Energy is now resisting revealing what was spilled during a blowout in Pen




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Giant hole mysteriously forms in Siberia, and nobody knows why

The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world."



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New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave

A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa.




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Peruvian glacier breaks apart causing tsunami

More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake.



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Was Discovery 'too soon' on disaster special promo?

'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan.



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An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa



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Ann Coulter says radiation is good for you

In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, conservative author Ann Coulter tells Bill O'Reilly that radiation is actually beneficial to humans.



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Japanese cities hand out radiation monitors to children

Kids living just outside the evacuation zone will be tested for cumulative radiation exposure.



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Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami

The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth



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Fukushima radiation leak the same as 76 million bananas

An odd, fruity equation provides perspective on the amount of radioactive water leaking into the Pacific.



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East Coast tsunami of 1817 triggered by Bermuda Triangle quake

Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake.



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Evidence of 500-year-old monster tsunami found in Hawaiian sinkhole

A powerful earthquake in Alaska sent towering waves up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall crashing down on Hawaii about 500 years ago



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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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Eruption adds to Indonesian island's pain

Volcano erupts on Indonesian island of Sulawesi, which had already been hit by a 7.5 earthquake and a tsunami.



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Georgia-Pacific unit launches new sustainability campaign

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, which recently received SFI chain-of-custody certification, has launched a new sustainability campaign.