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Meet the cecropia moth, the largest moth in North America

If you think it looks cool, wait till you see its caterpillars.




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12 tips for better macro photography on your phone

Here's how to capture gorgeous close-up photos in any scenario, with nothing but your smartphone and an affordable lens attachment.



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Microsoft Office coming to the iPad on March 27

Microsoft is expected to unveil its flagship software suite for its competitor's tablet at the end of the month.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Waze: Crowdsourced traffic control

A new iPhone app lets drivers report traffic conditions to each other in real time.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts

Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures.




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Cap and trade is facing obstacles across the country

Cap and trade may finally be finished in Washington, but it's been dying elsewhere for a while.




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Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.




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10 macro photographs highlight intricate beauty of butterfly wings

Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.




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Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.



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Motley mess of scarecrows invade historic Westchester estate

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic




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How a Bronx teacher started a green classroom revolution that's spreading across the U.S.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Croatia: Cosmopolitan vibes meet natural attractions

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.




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Japan tsunami debris charts a course across the ocean

A new animation shows the path of the debris carried out to sea by last year's massive tsunami in Japan. The tsunami triggered by the devastating earthquake tha



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Secret world of ocean garbage patch microbes revealed

There's a secret world of microbes hidden on the plastic littering the oceans.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Desire paths: The unsanctioned shortcuts crisscrossing public spaces

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.




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5 recipes for the bumper crop of avocados

Enjoy this year's abundance of avocados and try one of these tasty recipes that go beyond guacamole.




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A confirmed SUV hater warms to a crossover

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming




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The world's largest collection of tiny micro-cars is for sale

micro car auction in georgia




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Micro mollusk from Borneo is world's tiniest snail

Micro Mollusk Breaks Record for World's Tiniest Snail




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Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?




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We tested these 5 microwave hacks

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?




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Sea salt contains an alarming amount of microplastics

You're ingesting microplastics when you consume this trendy salt source.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Tiny vignettes of garden beauty come to life in these macro photos

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make microbead alternatives at home

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Crows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast food

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.




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Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.




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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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Top Fall Garden Crops: What to Plant in Your Region

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Solved: The mystery of the biofuel-filled train that kept crossing the border

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.




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The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.




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Monster African crocodiles found in Florida

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.




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Weird orange crocodiles live in caves and hunt bats and crickets

Why are these crocodiles orange? One grotesque theory about their coloration might shock you.




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What's the story with those amazing crop circles?

The truth is that crop circles are more art than alien. Still, it's fun to suspend your disbelief, if just for a second.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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What is crown shyness?

Crown shyness is a phenomenon where tree canopies don't touch, creating stark outlines between the treetops. Here are some theories about why it happens.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Arctic blast shatters records across the country

As much as two-thirds of the U.S could be plunged into record-breaking cold, but autumn isn't done yet.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is microneedling and does it work?

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, has been used by dermatologists for decades to treat scars. But are at-home dermarollers safe?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How many microbeads is a clean face worth?

Each wash with a microbead product can release as many as 94,500 microbeads into our waterways.



  • 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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Ant colonies discovered farming their own fruit crops

The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture.




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Apple trees are mysteriously dying all across America and nobody knows why

In some regions, as many as 80 percent of trees could be in danger from RAD or rapid apple decline.



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Ancient scrolls sealed shut by Vesuvius reveal some of their secrets

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.



  • Arts & Culture

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Something mysterious is syncing the movements of galaxies across the universe

A vast unseen force, more expansive than gravity, seems to connect galaxies separated by vast distances.




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Microbe that eats meteorites might hint at our alien origins

Similar organisms might have seeded the early Earth with life.




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This microscopic parasitic animal doesn't breathe, and it's the only one we know of

Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe.




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What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution

Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Time-lapse artist shines macro lens on contracting corals

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Take a trip across Q'eswachaka, the last handwoven Inca rope bridge

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.




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Strange wave-shaped clouds roll across Mount Pisgah

At first glance, you might assume this image is the result of some elaborate Photoshop trick, but trust us, it's 100 percent real!



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How to microwave a sweet potato

Forget waiting an hour for it to cook in the oven, these perfectly baked sweet potatoes with creative toppings take minutes in the microwave.