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Holiday gift guide: 12 art and design gifts that give back big

Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes.




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NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand

Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out

According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1.




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Designer Vivienne Westwood opts for quality over quantity

"Buy less, choose well, make it last," says the iconic designer.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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7 signs your child is an iPad addict

Psychologists are noticing withdrawals and cravings in people who use devices ranging from smartphones to tablets.




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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




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Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist

This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Teen activist campaigns for gender-neutral toys

McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven.




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Redesigned dolls inspire kids to change the world.

Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models.




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These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science

From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts.




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Recycled glass Coke bottles treated to high-design afterlife in Japan

Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.




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This designer doesn't make furniture, he grows it

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Big predators are showing up in surprising places more often. (That's a good sign.)

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.




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BMW iSeries highlights sustainable design

A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer.




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On maiden voyage, Boaty McBoatface identifies significant culprit in rising sea levels

The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle's maiden voyage reveals how how Antarctic bottom water is affected by changing wind patterns.



  • Research & Innovations

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What is Foreign Accent Syndrome?

There have been about 100 known cases of the rare condition since it was first reported in the 1940s.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The surprising signs of drowning

Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.



  • Protection & Safety

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8 gift-worthy design books for the holidays

From log cabin enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to aspiring de-clutterers, there's a book for everyone on your holiday gift list.



  • Remodeling & Design

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'Gondolin' marks the end of Tolkien's reign

The end has come for new stories about Middle-earth, but there will never be an end to how they will inspire.



  • Arts & Culture

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Student-designed cars race for fuel-efficiency gold

The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars.




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No alien signals around odd, dimming star

What the Flux? No Sign of Aliens Around Strange, Dimming Star




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Cosmic alignment of Mars, Earth and sun brings the red planet closer to us

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.




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Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.




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How millennials are influencing restaurant design

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.




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Avignonesi Vino Nobile: A biodynamic 100% Sangiovese wine

From the Montepulciano region of Italy comes a rich, spicy wine from Italy’s largest winery, which is embracing biodynamic practices.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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Government labyrinth designed to trap heat

NREL’s new Research Support Facilities basement maze will help cut energy use by two-thirds.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Pastel power: Frank Gehry-designed duplex unveiled in NOLA

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother



  • Remodeling & Design

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Yes, your cat really is ignoring you

Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond.




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Computer-designed proteins could counteract chemical weapons

Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say.



  • Research & Innovations

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Radical coffee cup design takes aim at plastic lids

The paper Unocup ditches plastic in a bid to reduce waste and improve ergonomics.




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Wood chips wean Middlebury from foreign oil

Hi-tech biomass gassification plant will cut Middlebury College's CO2 emissions by 40 percent.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Designers create cool hospital gowns to help sick teens feel better

Teens don’t want to be defined by what ails them, and these hospital gowns let their personalities shine.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 aircraft designs that didn't quite fly

Here are five of the most spectacular aircraft that flopped for a variety of reasons, including the Spruce Goose and a nuclear-powered plane.



  • Research & Innovations

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Scientists detect more repeating radio signals from deep space

Many repeating and non-repeating signals have been discovered by the CHIME telescope in Canada.




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Magnetic north shifting by 30 miles a year, might signal pole reversal

The magnetic pole is moving faster than at any time in human history, causing major problems for navigation and migratory wildlife.



  • Climate & Weather

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Danish designers transform seaweed into stylish home furnishings

Finally, a clever use for marine algae that appeals to both Danish mer-folk and lovers of Scandinavian design.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Designing toilet paper for quality and sustainability

Aria toilet paper is 50% thicker & 3x stronger when wet than the leading recycled brand. It's also eco-friendly.




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FSCS levy hike reignites call for separate broker pot

Expected broker levy rose to £23m for 2020/21 after spike in PPI complaints.




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Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case

The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine.




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FCA aligns focus to prevent sexual harassment in workplace

Regulator also says it wants to make diversity and inclusion the norm as it seeks to embed "purposeful culture" into companies.




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Ignite Systems launches broker chatbot service

Yoga Insurance Services, sister company of OneCall, has signed up as the first client.




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Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How dependent are we on foreign oil?

As the U.S. considers new offshore drilling operations, a major motivator is reducing its reliance on foreign oil. Here's a look at where U.S. oil imports come



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Ardonagh signs on to buy Bennetts from Saga

Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.




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FCA Schwarzenegger PPI campaign reaches 32m

Watchdog says the two year project led to 6.2m visiting its dedicated PPI website.