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Dog stands by injured canine friend in Japan

A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.




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Standing up for Pluto

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City talks with Rachel Maddow about his new PBS documentary about Pluto and its status as a planet



  • Research & Innovations

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Footprints preserve giant sloth's last stand

Preserved human footprints in the White Sands National Monument give us insights into early humans' hunting practices of giant ground sloths.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Standing room only Senate hearing on MTR

Appalachian residents witness to the atrocities of mountaintop removal as S. 696 hits the Senate.



  • Research & Innovations

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EPA stands up against mountaintop mining

Finally! The EPA declares that 79 mountaintop coal mining permits may violate the Clean Water Act.



  • Research & Innovations

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Hikers film tense standoff with mountain lion

'What are we supposed to do?' one hiker whispered as a puma stared them down in Sequoia National Park.




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Safety standards aren't protecting kids from detergent pods

Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls.



  • Protection & Safety

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Understanding honeybee die-offs with DIY smart hives

Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Green job of the week: EPA administrative assistant

The EPA is searching for a senior (age 55+) to fill an administrative assistant position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office.




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How to learn to do a handstand

Turn your world upside-down by practicing handstands, a whole-body move.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is squatting the new standing?

Here's why you should squat instead of sitting or standing throughout the day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Can a building standard help you live a healthier life?

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.



  • Remodeling & Design

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A timeline of the distant future for life on Earth

If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win these outstanding eco-books

Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books.



  • Arts & Culture

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Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers

Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed?




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Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers

A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How new electronics can withstand body fluids

Innovative technology enables electronic devices to function in contact with body tissues.



  • Research & Innovations

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Americans don't understand their infotainment systems

From frustrating voice recognition to built-in apps, consumers either don't know they're there or can't figure them out. But relief is in sight.




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'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.



  • Research & Innovations

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Isn't it time we updated furnace standards?

Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades.




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Moisture-resistant building products

Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues




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Creating a mold resistant home

By taking steps to make your home mold resistant, you’ll avoid the headaches of remediation and repair, as well as the potential health problems mold can caus




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EPA proposes stricter soot standards

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.




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Literacy advocate empowers young storytellers in Afghanistan

Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems.




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Freeze-resistant Asian 'super roach' arrives in New York City

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.




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'Resistant' starches heal the colon, prevent cancer

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.




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3 Solar Decathlon homes designed to withstand the next Katrina

Resilient design is showcased in competing homes hailing from New York, New Jersey and Missouri.



  • Remodeling & Design

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New MPG standards will lead to political debate

The latest tag team effort from the EPA and Department of Transportation is an ambitious one: the 60 mile per gallon car.




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Leon Godwin: Long-distance hiker, musician, photographer, compost-addicted gardener

Godwin feels just as comfortable rock climbing a couple hundred feet off the deck as he does in a video editing suite. Meet this digital-friendly adventurer and



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Don DiCostanzo: Electric bike entrepreneur

Meet Don DiCostanzo, the entrepreneur behind Pedego electric bikes. Find out what he thinks about President Obama, e-bikes in bike lanes, and the way to a green




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9-year-old makes a stand with 'lemon-aid'

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.




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Girl helps rebuild family's home with lemonade stand

10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming.




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Farmers stand to lose millions of dollars

Without official cap-and-trade legislation, our nation’s farmers may lose millions of dollars.




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These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.




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Why the mustangs of the West are disappearing

As mustang horses are rounded up and taken off public lands, what will happen to this American symbol of freedom?




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Instant Pot wine creator dubbed a 'god amongst mortals'

A toast to the guy who turned supermarket grape juice into wine and won the Internet.




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Gala topples Red Delicious in apple standings

The Red Delicious is falling from grace, as the Gala apples takes the top spot for production of U.S. apples.




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What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV?

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”




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Is your kid's lemonade stand legal?

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.




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Georgia preschool wins farm stand fight

Leaders listen to rally cry to save kids' veggie stand in Clayton County.




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Seals help researchers understand strange holes in Antarctic sea ice

Enormous holes in sea ice called polynyas are explained with help of robot floats, satellites and tech-equipped seals.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New synthetic chameleon skin could lead to instant wardrobe changes

Technology could lead to the transformation of clothes, cars, buildings and even billboards.



  • Research & Innovations

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Scientists search for heat-resistent breeds of chickens to withstand climate change. Is that accepting defeat?

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is moral grandstanding and are you guilty of it?

When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing.



  • Arts & Culture

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Understanding the tradition of wet markets

These fresh food marketplaces are a cultural connecting point that sell live and dead animals, but they have been linked to increased risk of disease.



  • Arts & Culture

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Your dog understands more than you think

Study finds that dogs can recognize the difference between words and voices.




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Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs

Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite."




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7 wacky backpacks to help you stand out

Whether you love nature, sushi or even dragons, there's a backpack out there to match your mood.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Al Gore praises Mitt Romney's climate change stance

The former vice president praised Romney for not being consumed by the 'anti science wing' of the Republican party.