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Seasonal recipe: Small batch strawberry jam

Interested in canning jam but feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the process? This video shows you how to make a small batch without special equipment.




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Whole Foods loans to small, local producers

The organic grocery chain lets local producers bypass the red tape of the banks and offers small loans to eco-responsible small food businesses.




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20 yoga poses to channel your inner animal

From the common Cobra Pose to the complex Horse Pose, here are 20 animal asanas.



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Angelina Jolie used yoga to soar in 'Maleficent'

And (surprise!) it's not an exercise the actress enjoys.



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Why are yoga poses named after animals?

Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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From Spain, a minimalist micro-home that's the 'extreme of abstraction'

Watch a tiny prefab home be 'dropped' into a vacant lot outside of Madrid with not much more than an electric screwdriver and a crane.



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In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat

A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ...



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why some people love animals and others, not so much

Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services.




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Rare mammal that's still alive today once walked with dinosaurs

New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.




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What was Earth's first animal? New study finally offers an answer

The first animal to evolve on Earth was probably a sponge that existed around 640 million years ago.




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NASA's all-female spacewalk is happening

NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved.




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Antarctic ozone hole among the smallest recorded in 20 years

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Recycled Brazilian office warehouse has neat ideas for small living

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili



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11 animals more likely to kill you than sharks

If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.




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Thermal mass in passive solar design

The basic principles are pretty straightforward, but getting all the details right can be challenging. Probably the biggest issue is finding the right combinati



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18 happy photos of smiling animals

It's unclear whether some animals really smile to convey joy, but these critters sure look happy.




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Michael Pollan: Get animals back on farms

Michael Pollan lists three things that need to be removed in order to get animals back on farms.



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How does a solar eclipse affect animals?

Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react.




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10 small towns with big personalities

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.




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Can vacant mall stores alleviate homelessness?

Some are eyeing empty department stores as potential transitional housing for the homeless.



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Brewery's edible 6-pack rings protect marine animals

Why didn't someone think of this before?




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Advise the Advisors: Small business edition

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Austan Goolsbee is seeking feedback from small business owners and entrepreneurs.



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Watch: Obama and Goolsbee on small business

President Obama joined CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee at the "Winning the Future" Forum on Small Business in Cleveland.



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Meet the real animals behind 'Finding Dory'

You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?




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How you can visit the Shire ... in Guatemala

The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village.



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'Inferno' fueled by apocalyptic Malthusian theory

New film, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown, warns of humanity's demise from unchecked population growth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Famed Azure Window arch in Malta is no more

Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms.



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The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.




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The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures

From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth.




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7 famous albino animals

Did you know that albino dolphins are pink? Meet these amazing famous albino animals and learn more.




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Cruelty to animals is now a federal crime

The PACT Act makes animal cruelty a federal felony, threatening violators with fines and prison time.




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How to make the most of small living spaces

Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Will Tesla solar roofing be cheaper than normal roofing?

It will indeed, claims newly minted PV shingle magnate Elon Musk.




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BP's oiled animals: Where are they now?

Three years after the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, here's a look at how various victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are recuperating.



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12 animals with the longest gestation period

Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t




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8 baby animals salute moms for Mother's Day

In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms.




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The wackiest moms of the animal kingdom

While Mother's Day celebrates human mothers, there are a lot of other moms in the animal kingdom worth a shout-out.




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This Norwegian teen is dancing a traditionally male dance to show love for her grandfather

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.



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Is it normal to get winded when climbing stairs?

Everyone gets winded while climbing stairs, but sometimes it's a little more serious.



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15 endangered animals to watch in 2015

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.




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Guarding the last male northern white rhino on Earth

Sudan and two females of his subspecies are under constant surveillance in Kenya, but it may not be enough to save the northern white rhino from extinction.




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Endemic species: Top 9 lonely animals

Endemic species run a higher risk of extinction because of their geographic isolation.




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The animals in this video aren't around any more

This video is a good warning of the future of wildlife if populations continue to decline as Living Planet assessment reports.




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14 extinct animals that could be resurrected

Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.




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Can you identify the animal by its foot?

From paws and hooves to claws and talons, a variety of animal feet walk upon the Earth. Can you recognize the animal based on its foot alone?




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Can you guess the animal by its tail?

Take the tail end of a hint and see if you know the answer!




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Can you name the baby animal?

There's no confusing a giraffe baby with any other creature. But some animal infants don't always resemble their parents.




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Some animals have Superman-like senses. What do those senses do?

Animals use their senses to detect other animals, communicate and do some wild things. Can you identify the super senses of these animals?




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How fast do these animals go?

From the cheetah to the hare, so many creatures are wickedly quick. Test your trivia smarts on what makes them so swift.




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Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it

Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries.