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New documentary busts myths about anxiety

"It's 'Just' Anxiety," a film by Susan Polis Schutz, shows how the mental health issue manifests itself in various people and how they treated it successfully.



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This canoe documentary is almost too beautiful to watch

Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water.



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'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message

On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon.



  • Arts & Culture

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A 'Last Jedi' battle was filmed on Earth's largest salt flat

The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise.



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What you need to know about measles

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?)

As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious.




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Why red meat raises your cancer risk

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body.



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6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.




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5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.




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How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.




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Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side

The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production.



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IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy

IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores.




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Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado

Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.'




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Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.




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This huge project could change the wind game

At the heart of an ambitious clean energy project envisioned by the Dutch is a man-made island nine times the size of Disneyland.




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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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5 tiny home design ideas worth stealing

These fun designs will win over even the toughest of skeptics.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to banish pet smells from your house

Part of living with pets is dealing with the smells they emit. Here's how to do it.




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How to dust like you mean it

Don't just move dust around with a feather duster, but actually whisk it away with these 7 tips.




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How to clean a smelly drain naturally

Non-chemical ways to make your sink and tub smell fresh.




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The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees

Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia




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British home improvement giants to banish bee-harming products

Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves.



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Best medicine for bees? Their own honey

Bees that ate the immune-boosting chemicals showed activation in genes known to help them fight parasites and break down pesticides.




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Bee semen could help combat colony collapse disorder

Researchers hope to create a sperm bank to breed hardier bees and preserve threatened subspecies.




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5,000 honeybees strap on tiny backpacks in the name of science

Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder.



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Wild bumblebees are catching diseases from domesticated honeybees, says study

New research conducted in the UK reveals that diseases common in "managed" bees are now reaching wild populations.




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Stingless bees: Waiting for their moment in the sun

With stingers that are harmless to humans, stingless bees could be the pollinators that save the day.




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Senator Byrd's death brings uncertainty to environmental issues

Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy.




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Sir Terry Pratchett forges a sword with a meteorite

English fantasy writer Sir Terry Pratchett smelt his own iron ore to create his knightly sword.



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The Chilean miners rescue game

Now you can help the rescue the Chilean miners in this mind-numbingly boring video game.



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Ocean floor yields mass deposits of rare earth element

Did Japan hit the rare earth elements jackpot? Scientists have found undersea mud off the coast that could be packed with elements like yttrium, cerium and pras



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Disgraced former Republican Sen. Larry Craig takes new job lobbying against mine safety

You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washingt




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Asteroid mining: Staple of science fiction becomes reality

A new billionaire-backed venture announced today that it plans to use robots to mine asteroids for precious metals and in the process add trillions of dollars t




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84% of fish contaminated by mercury, study finds

Another study confirms rising levels of mercury emissions worldwide, much of it from gold mining.




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Greek gold mine could bring economic boom or environmental destruction

A new mine could provide 1,500 jobs, but protestors say the environmental cost is too high.



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Clean, cheap method for extracting gold discovered by accident

Researchers stumble upon a method that could replace toxic cyanide with plain old cornstarch.



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10 elements crucial to modern life that you've probably never heard of

Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible.



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Former salt mine transformed into spectacular underground theme park

Basketball, mini-golf, a Ferris wheel, an underground lake and a spa are just some of the attractions found in this majestic 13th-century Romanian salt mine.




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Mysterious Pennsylvania ice mine only produces ice in the summer

Coudersport Ice Mine is located in the Appalachian Mountains.




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Only known wild jaguar in the U.S. caught on camera in Arizona

Jaguars used to roam all over the Southwest but now are an extreme rarity. And this unique cat is already threatened by the mining industry.




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5 ways to help low-income families with energy costs

Energy prices are going to get more expensive for all of us, but low-income households shouldn't have to shoulder the burden. Here's how we can help them.




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Slash summertime cooling bills with this big-brained ceiling fan

Big Ass Fans unveils an exceptionally smart ceiling fan that learns to start to spinning the minute your sweaty bod enters a room.



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Would you put a data center in your home for heat?

The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use.




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Straw bale spec homes now for sale in the UK

It would take an extraordinary force of nature to blow one of these straw-stuffed brick abodes down.



  • Remodeling & Design

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10 summer slow cooker recipes

Sandwich filling, side dish, and main dish recipes for the slow cooker that will keep you and your home cool this summer.




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The tap water of 170 million Americans may contain unsafe levels of radium

Radium, a naturally-occurring radioactive element that's also a known carcinogen, can be found in water systems across the U.S.




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Historic DC cemetery doubles as pollution-absorbing sponge

The Nature Conservancy teams with the Archdiocese of Washington to curb urban runoff at a 150-year old cemetery.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why is a spill that started in 2004 still leaking oil in the Gulf of Mexico?

The oil leak may be releasing thousands of gallons per day, but after 14 years, it is finally at least partly contained.



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SpaceX buzz: Excitement builds over private flight to space station

Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector.




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Huge crowds welcome shuttle Enterprise to NYC

Hundreds of eager spectators lined Manhattan's West Side Pier 84 on June 6, as the space shuttle Enterprise completed the final leg of its journey to the Intrep