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Invasive plant that can cause blindness pops up in Virginia for first time

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica

Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier.



  • Climate & Weather

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'Time Slices' capture twilight's descent on world icons

Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images.




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The best times to buy gifts this holiday season [Infographic]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't the only days when you can get good deals on a range of gifts.




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It's time to revive the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving

In 1911, the Society for the Prevention Useless Giving (SPUG) began a movement against useless Christmas gifts. It's time for a comeback.




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Media Mayhem: Limbaugh's 'fatwa' against the New York Times' Andrew Revkin

How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself?




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Media Mayhem: It's time to get scrappy, Mr. President

To fulfill his promise to become the 'Climate Change President,' Obama will have to channel his inner Harry Truman.




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It's time to move past George W. Bush

If Democrats want to make this election about issues, they should make it a mandate on Rand Paul's ideas not George Bush's failures.




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It's crunch time for Kyoto

The fate of the 14-year-old climate treaty will likely be determined in Durban, South Africa, where the latest round of U.N. climate talks begin this week.



  • Climate & Weather

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Cash for appliances stimulus

The government’s new cash for appliances rebate program is run state by state. Is your state participating yet?




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Crazy time-lapse video captures 360-degree night sky

Michigan photographer Vincent Brady offers a stirring time-lapse tribute to the unpolluted night sky — all 360 degrees of it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mesmerizing time-lapse captures star trails over desert landmarks

Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon.




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Satellite dishes dance with the stars in ethereal time-lapse film

In this gorgeous short film, satellite dish arrays from around North America join the sky in a celestial waltz.




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Time-lapse captures the fury of Yellowstone

In 'Hades Exhales,' viewers are given a day-to-night tour of one of the most volatile geothermal landscapes in the country.




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NASA's 'Black Marble' shows Earth's nighttime glow

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.




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Mesmerizing time-lapse captures rare cloud phenomenon in Grand Canyon

In 'Kaibab Elegy,' filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović show us a full cloud inversion at Grand Canyon National Park.



  • Climate & Weather

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Toddler uses FaceTime to save mom after dog bite

After breaking up a fight between two dogs, Arizona mother Laura Toone needed medical attention.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Download this game to rescue cats in outer space, and save real-life cats at the same time

The student-designed mobile game Galactickitties lets you save space-flying felines and benefit the ASPCA too.




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10 worst tech predictions of all time

The technology industry is spurred by those who think ahead and think big — but these predictions were all wrong.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The urban cycling boom: Sometimes too big, sometimes too small

In Tennessee, the streets are too dangerous for one 10-year-old on a bike. In Copenhagen, the streets are too crowded to accommodate any more kids. The real pro




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Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.




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Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Women still 3 times less likely to become scientists

New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school.




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A moment in time for the cap-and-trade movement

A window of opportunity may be closing for Democrats to pass cap-and-trade energy bill.




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Will climate bill be lost in time?

With time ticking away, a climate bill could be in serious danger.




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The dirtless dozen: 12 springtime tidy-up tools

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.




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Shark Week '13: Home decor feeding time

With Shark Week 2013 looming on the horizon, it's a fine time to invest in apex predator-themed home decor.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Summertime cleanup: 10 tools for an end-of-season sparkle

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.




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Speckless spending: 12 springtime tidy-up tools

Sure, you may be able to get by with baking soda and elbow grease. But if you're looking to add to your arsenal of spring cleaning tools, some suggestions ...




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Website only stocks products that last a lifetime

Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.




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7 products that promise to last a lifetime

Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.




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The time is now for Big Geothermal

In North America alone, there is enough energy trapped beneath the Earth's surface to produce 10 times as much electricity as coal currently does.




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Time-lapse video: Glacier melts in Patagonia

Scientists took 1,445 photos of Chile's Jorge Montt glacier between 2010 and 2011, creating a time-lapse video of its dramatic retreat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Marmot photobombs time-lapse video, licks camera

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.




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It's that time of year when the Swiss wrap their famed glacier in blankets — and hope

Massive UV-resistant blankets are designed to slow down the melt.



  • Climate & Weather

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It's time to think winter CSA

Think ahead to ensure that you're getting local foods for as much of the year as you can.




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6 sentimental DIY gifts for Mom

Make your Mom a gift she will treasure forever with one of these handmade Mother's Day craft ideas.




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Higgs boson ready for prime time

Scientists have unveiled new evidence suggesting the 'God particle' really exists, a revelation that could change how we think about the universe.



  • Research & Innovations

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Baltimore: Destination of the week

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.




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A veteran in hospice care is reunited with his dog one last time

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.




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Going green when it's your time to go

From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.




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Having this mentality about time is probably stressing you out

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.




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At Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen, you can pay it forward or pay with your time

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.




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It's time to embrace ugly produce

New poll finds 3 in 5 adults say they'd eat ugly produce. (Isn't it time for the other 2 to get over it?)




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Is it time to try Vegan Mondays?

A new study suggests going vegan is the best thing you can do for the planet.




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How to pick a ripe melon every time

If you know what to look for, you can pick the perfectly ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon every time.




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Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.




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Scientists may have found the ultimate food preservative, and it's entirely plant-based

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.



  • Research & Innovations

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What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.




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People over 65 share 7 times as much fake news as young people

Older people tend to be more conservative, and tend to hit the share button a lot more often.