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Algae clogs newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.

The $34 million renovation took two years to complete is expected to save million of gallons of water a year, but the work had an unintended side effect. The po




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Algae-powered apartment complex blooms in Hamburg

The BIQ House is a 15-unit net-zero energy algae-powered apartment complex clad with an algae-filled bio-adaptive shell.



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16 year-old creates new method to turn algae into biofuel

Rising senior Evie Sobczak's new method for turning algae into biofuel is cleaner and more efficient than current methods.



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As sea ice melts, algae thrives on Antarctic seafloor

As sea ice melts at the poles, increasingly more sunlight hits the seafloor, allowing algae to thrive in ecosystems once dominated by invertebrates.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stunning emerald green Arabian Sea may herald ecosystem disaster

The sea has a dead zone the size of Texas, and it's growing bigger every year because of sewage and fertilizer flowing into the waters.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements

At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why this Ohio city just granted Lake Erie the same legal rights as humans

Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The amazing health benefits of turmeric

From reducing inflammation to warding off heart disease, turmeric has impressive healing properties.




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What does Mercury in retrograde mean?

Some people believe that Mercury retrograde means you should be cautious in many aspects of your life, but what do the astrologists say?



  • Arts & Culture

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10 surprising home remedies for acid reflux

Got heartburn? Before you reach for prescription-strength drugs, give these home remedies for acid reflux a try if you have a mild case.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why cemeteries are a great place to track acid rain

To a geologist, a gravestone can offer information other rocks can't. One project is using gravestones to better understand how the elements, particularly acid



  • Climate & Weather

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Do diamonds really come from coal?

Nope, Superman can't crush a piece of coal into a diamond. And neither can ordinary humans. We bust the common myth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Smithsonian museum captures all sides of the African-American story

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.



  • Arts & Culture

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Time-lapse artist shines macro lens on contracting corals

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.



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Sublime animal portraits vie for Nat Geo's attention

National Geographic is back at it again with one of the fiercest photography competitions of the year.




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​How a caustic lake in Tanzania became a flamingo paradise

This salty soda lake literally turns dead animals into calcified statues. Why do lesser flamingos love it so much?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Tron' meets mountain biking in trippy 'Light Cycles' video

Mountain bikers wind through the misty temperate rain forest of Whistler, British Columbia, leaving stunning long-exposure light trails in their wake.



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Photographer captures the beauty and symmetry of Hanoi's street vendors

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.




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Dalai Lama celebrates 81 years (in this lifetime, anyway)

In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at some of the amazing people the revered spiritual leader has met over the years.



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Eat your way through American history with these vintage recipes

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.




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7 recipes for fermented foods

Health experts are touting the endless benefits of pickled and fermented foods, so experts are sharing recipes for unexpected pickled fruit and veggie dishes.




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Summer produce: Can it, freeze it, pickle it or make it boozy before Old Man Winter steals it

Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now.




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7 Lenten dishes that make you forget meat

During the season of Lent, many Christians forgo meat. That doesn't mean dinner can't be delicious.




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How to make vegan ramen

Cut the salt and boost the flavor with homemade vegan ramen soup.




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Everything you need to know about mashed potatoes just in time for Thanksgiving

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.




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5 recipes for stew meat that aren't stew

Sometimes you just want to try something different with stew meat.




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Saving authentic recipes, one video at a time

These YouTube channels are dedicated to preserving culinary culture.




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5 recipes for easy packet meals

Packet meals using foil or parchment paper are an easy way to create a meal — and cleanup is a snap.




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7 ways to make mealy apples appetizing

When apples go soft, it's time to get creative.




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7 creative uses for leftover meatloaf

Leftover meatloaf is the ingredient in these creative recipes that save you money and help you avoid food waste.




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Take a tour of American regional cookie recipes

From local ingredients to storied traditions, hop on the Great American Cookie Train to see what cookies are the most popular around the country.




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Boost your meals with compound butters

Whether you call it compound, composite or composed butter, it will elevate any dish.




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Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home?

Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air?



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Book opens the door to knowing and growing medicinal herbs

If you're looking for a more natural way to treat ailments, you may want to start with a herb garden.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Artists transform old Ikea furniture into 'wildhomes' for urban wildlife

Birds, bees, bats and bees in one London park just got swank new digs courtesy of upcycled Ikea furniture.



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Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire

Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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If boomers aren't budging, where will millennials live?

We have a serious housing crisis, and it is just going to get worse.




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Atlanta to Appalachia: Meet the quirky neighbors who keep my life interesting

From spraying coyote urine to mourning the passing of a horse, I'm learning to be part of this community.




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Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers

Cohousing isn't just a place to live, it's an intentional community.




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A Fourth of July to remember

A patriotic party among neighbors offers a new outlook on rural life.




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8 quirks of farmers market foods

Local farmers at Montclair Farmers' Market explain why their food looks different from what you see at the grocery store.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling

There's an "imbalance in the housing market" — young buyers want modern designs, open plans and walkable communities but that's not what boomers are selling.



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​How biomass helps farmers make the most of 'waste wood'

The leftover wood that tree farms, orchards and other agriculture operations often end up with is now offering new value as a source of biomass energy.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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More millennials are moving in with their boomer parents

Building codes and zoning bylaws should make it easier for more people to do it.



  • Remodeling & Design

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What is a 'forever home?'

British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly

A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs

Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz




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In Person: David Martin, head of retail management, Zurich UK

Zurich's David Martin explains why he made the move from Allianz to Zurich and how brokers helped him take the leap.




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Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline

The Danish provider has complied with the order from a regulator to have liquid assets of at least €5m by the end of 2019, after further investment from shareholders.