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Floating toll path would let London cyclists zip up and down the Thames

With an estimated price tag of nearly a billion dollars, the 7-mile bike highway would help alleviate London's traffic and air pollution woes.




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Garden Bridge likely to blossom over the River Thames (and not everyone's happy about it)

The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility.



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Residents to enjoy a bike space per bedroom at new London development

Foster + Partners's 930-unit high-rise development will have enough on-site bike parking to go around and then some.



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Swimmers descend on London's plant-cleaned public bathing pond

Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public?




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Prophetic horsemen sculptures emerge from the River Thames

Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptural commentary on fossil fuels comes and goes with the tides.



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Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space

Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park.



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Architecture firm proposes retractable ice rinks for the River Thames

Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream?



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British cemetery could be illuminated by energy generated by the deceased

Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out.



  • Research & Innovations

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Fabled British historic site to get semi-fearsome new footbridge

Which shortlisted bridge proposal for Tintagel Castle would King Arthur himself choose?




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Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes

Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation.




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Rare seahorses discovered in the River Thames

An uptick in seahorse spottings in London is a sign that the iconic English waterway is getting cleaner by the year.




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Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London

Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.



  • Climate & Weather

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Where did animal crackers come from?

We have the British to thank for animal crackers, but there's a lot more you should know about this tasty snack.




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Will smoked 'watermelon ham' grace your Thanksgiving table?

Smoked watermelon "ham," the most bizarre viral dish of 2018, sets its sights on the holidays.



  • Arts & Culture

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17 home remedies for dry skin, lips and hair

Skin and lips feeling crispy? Try these tips to quench your parched parts and protect yourself from head to toe from the harsh winter weather.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Use the power of pineapple for a homemade facial scrub

This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Celebrate the spring equinox with this majestic time-lapse of blooming flowers!

The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 home remedies that really work

There are numerous simple fixes and natural health solutions that require items you likely already have in your home.



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Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel boasts deserts, forests — and a sand dune that sings

Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel, a newly named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to deserts, forests and floodplains — and a giant sand dune that sings.



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An ancient tree that stared down Hurricane Harvey has become an unlikely hero

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Artist inspired late in life creates swirling, meditative sand labyrinths

Denny Dyke turns his walking meditations into intricate sand labyrinths on the beach in Oregon.



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Meals on bicycle wheels

Pedaling is a new web-based video series that combines cycling, food and spirits.




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Watermelon lowers blood pressure, study finds

With 'heart attack season' approaching, the sweet fruit could be a boon for Americans' health.




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Whole Foods comes clean with Eco-Scale rating system

Whole Foods Market unveils a rating system for household cleaning products sold in its stores. But is additional transparency really necessary in a store that a




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Chia pudding: A breakfast rich in omega-3

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.




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Fearless chocolate is energizing raw awesomeness

This company takes its treats to the next (green) level.




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Food Day's mixed-message marquee event

If Food Day’s message is that it’s time for all America to eat real, an invitation-only feast in Times Square that the public could view but not attend migh




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Ring in summer with Gallagator

As Memorial Day kicks off summer in the U.S., an American alligator sums up the moment by channeling Gallagher with an iconic summertime fruit.




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Food fraud: 10 counterfeit products we commonly consume

Coffee, olive oil and fish are just some of the adulterated and intentionally mislabeled foods regularly passed off as something they’re not.




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Dr. Bronner's soaps takes on GMOs—and loses, this time

Why is a soap company so heavily involved in a food labeling initiative? Knowing a bit about the activist history of the brand explains why.



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Whole Foods in low-income neighborhoods see success

When the upscale grocery moves into poorer areas, the potential benefits are huge.




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I ate the much-hyped, meatless Impossible Burger and it was good

Our writer taste-tested the much-hyped meatless Impossible Burger and thought it was good ... but not quite great.




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Why it's time to ditch baby carrots

They may be convenient, but baby carrots — and what they represent — sure are wasteful.




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Net-zero goes pastoral at Serenbe model home

Located down the road from the 2012 HGTV Green Home in the South's preeminent New Urbanist eco-community, the Bosch Zero Energy Home blends country charm with a



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EV living: Honda breaks ground on net-zero concept home

Car giant Honda breaks ground on a net-zero energy home, a super-efficient demo home at UC Davis.



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There's a lump on the moon that's 5 times bigger than Hawaii's Big Island

Scientists have found a massive deposit inside the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the moon, and it's having a significant impact on the moon's gravitational field.




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How the moon messes with your sleep

Full moons can disturb your sleep, but it's the lunar cycle that's to blame, not the light.




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8 delicious ways to get more broccoli on the menu

Broccoli is one of those miracle veggies we should eat every day. Here are smart, simple recipes to help you accomplish that goal.




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9 microgreens full of meganutrients

From arugula to kale, these tasty sprouts can fill your plate with nutrition.




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Medicinal mushrooms are the new turmeric

Mushrooms are the latest functional food shown to have science-backed health benefits beyond nutrients. Here are 5 to add to your must-eat list.




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Cinnamon's health benefits go way beyond a bowl of oatmeal

New research suggests that a gram of cinnamon a day can help reduce blood sugar and may boost metabolism.




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This weird-looking mushroom should be on your menu

Don't let the "spines" of the hedgehog mushroom deter you from its deliciousness.




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Famous rescue dog Frida earns her retirement

Search and rescue dog Frida became an online hero after rescuing many lives, and now it's time for her to take it easy.




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Bizarre summer hailstorm covers Guadalajara in ice

A freak summer hailstorm covers Mexico's Guadalajara in at least 5 feet of ice.



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4 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice

4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice.



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Is yoga e-learning right for me?

Has eLearning gone from the boardroom to the yoga mat? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of ditching the studio to practice at home.



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Lululemon reveals too much with some of its yoga pants

The yoga clothing giant is recalling the pants because they're too sheer.



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Yoga increasing in popularity among home-schoolers

Yoga studios around the country are scrambling to add daytime classes for kids to meet the demands of home-school families.




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What is Energy Medicine yoga?

There's more to energy medicine than acupuncture. Here's how to get an energizing workout in only 10 minutes.



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Can we learn from the mean girls of yoga?

A yoga instructor offers some blunt words of wisdom for the holier-than-thou set of yoga 'mean girls.'



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