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Turn old electronics into holiday cash

If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you




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NASA's green rocket fuel passes big hurdle

With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one.




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6 ways Elon Musk is changing the world

The super-fast "Hyperloop" travel concept is just the latest in a series of big, bold dreams by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.



  • Research & Innovations

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Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct'

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.




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3-D printing ... inside a moving delivery truck?

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.




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With dam removed, Green River flows freely

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change

The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers.




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This shelter is making things right for survivors of violence — including their pets

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.



  • Protection & Safety

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Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.




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6 'Elf on the Shelf ideas' for your family

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.




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Microsoft tool to help Ford's electric vehicles

Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.




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Bill Gates confesses Control-Alt-Delete was a mistake

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.




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6 things Microsoft's Nadella must do to save Windows

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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New headset offers high-tech help for the blind

Headset was designed to help assist and enrich navigation for the visually impaired.



  • Research & Innovations

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Consumer Reports: Low-VOC paints perform just as well

Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints.



  • Remodeling & Design

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What we know about vaping-related lung illness

Health officials have identified a 'very strong culprit' for the devastating sickness linked to e-cigarettes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 zoonotic diseases (meaning they travel from animal to human)

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How helpful is hand sanitizer?

Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The future of marijuana legalization belongs to the capitalists

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Tourists can help Puerto Rico get back on track after Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.




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Ireland to become first country to divest from fossil fuels

Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible.




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DOT unveils new fuel economy label

The new fuel economy labels include a smog rating, greenhouse gas rating and more.




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EPA plans to ban some rodenticides; Mice find no cause for celebration

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli




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Activists raise stink over massive Gowanus Canal development

Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.




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U.S. methane levels higher than thought

In large part to gas wells and cow farms, the United States is spewing 50 percent more methane than regulators thought.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cheap wines reportedly have high levels of arsenic

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?




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How to bike to work (or anywhere else)

There's never been a better time to start bicycling to work. Here's how to get rolling!




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10 elegant, inexpensive, homemade holiday gift ideas

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.




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Don't feel guilty for not being able to afford green products

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.




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5 ways to help our disappearing bees

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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Jonas Falk earns a healthy profit helping school kids eat well

Entrepreneur Jonas Falk, 28, has grown a $20 million company, Organic Life, by serving great-tasting organic food at schools.




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The Lily Impeller: Nature-based design inspires game-changing efficiencies

Jay Harman developed technologies from the Lily Impeller that he says may fundamentally change how humans do almost everything.




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The recycled man: Steve Feldman of Green Demolitions

Keeping discarded kitchens out of landfills is just the tip of the iceberg for this entrepreneur.




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Meet the man who wants to free the Los Angeles River

Miguel Luna is using grassroots organizing to rehabilitate the river and the communities near it through his group, Urban Semillas.




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10 social workers helping those in need [Infographic]

The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families.




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Take a quiz, help Alzheimer's research

Wanted: Test scores from 1 million people as web-based research project aims to learn more about the region of DNA that determines how the brain works.




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Clean drinking water in Africa may be a barrel spin away

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.




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How marathon runners help the homeless (without even knowing it)

Father-daughter team turns a common race practice into a clever opportunity to help the less fortunate.




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Meet the woman who elevated conservation photography to a whole new level

Cristina Mittermeier discusses the modern movement of conservation photography in an interview.




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Unique bicycling program helps women in transition find new lives

The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another.




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How wolves and warriors help each other heal

A California couple helps veterans with PTSD and rescued wolves and wolfdogs forge lasting bonds that change lives.




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Run for the hills, the jellyfish are coming!

Forget the meek; the jellyfish might just inherent the Earth.




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Google Street could help in the battle against invasive species

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet.




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Quagga mussels invade Utah's Lake Powell reservoir

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.




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Invasive camel crickets widespread in U.S. homes

A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety.




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The Australian continent is now completely covered with feral cats

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.




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Lab-created moths with a 'self-destruct' gene to be released onto U.S. farmland

The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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In the Green Room: Chuck Leavell interviews football star Ovie Mughelli

Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the co-founder of MNN, interviews Ovie Mughelli, the fullback for the Atlanta Falcons about his passio