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Fuel economy hasn't improved in 100 years

Study shows fuel efficiency hasn't changed much since 1923, but emissions are way down.




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Student invents ion thruster that breaks NASA's fuel efficiency record

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.




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The double-edged sword of cheap gas

Cheap gas may bolster spending, but it also drivers consumers to buy less fuel-efficient vehicles.




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Cheap gas translates into dumb car-buying decisions

Going for the guzzlers when oil prices are cyclical simply isn't smart.




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Pluto: A beautiful, complex puzzle for scientists

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's staggeringly diverse terrain, and scientists are only now starting to dig into what it could all mean.




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'Death star' vaporizes its own planet

'Death Star' Vaporizes Its Own Planet: 1st Evidence




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'Tractor beam' levitates objects with sound waves

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.



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Lunar rover saved from Alabama scrapheap

A prototype lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has now been found.




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Why autumn is skywatchers' favorite season

Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers.




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Ozone hole nears record-breaking size again

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is nearing record-breaking size again, scientists say.



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New dwarf planet is really, really out there

New Dwarf Planet In Our Solar System May Be The Farthest One Yet




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How to speak panda

The strange squeaks, grunts and hiccups made by the black-and-white furballs are actually part of a panda language.




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Weird sea mollusk has eyes made of armor

The chiton is a marine mollusk built like a tiny tank can see with eyes made of the same material as its armor.




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More infant deaths blamed on crib bumpers

The padded bumpers remain popular with new parents despite health concerns.



  • Protection & Safety

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Dark matter 'hairs' may grow out of Earth

Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe.




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Eyes may be the windows to heart health

Examining the eyes is an easy way for doctors to have a look at blood vessels' health.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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New Horizons snaps breathtaking views of Pluto

Best-Ever Pluto Photos Show Breathtaking Views of Dwarf Planet




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Can you really be allergic to your Wi-Fi?

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity may be an ill of the modern age or just a sign of a different condition.




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U.S. infant death rate down, life expectancy steady

Infant and adult morality rates both dropped in 2014 though overall life expectancy held steady.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Sunken Pearl Harbor plane filled with mystery

Researchers will likely never know what happened to the crew of the Catalina PBY-5.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Being happy doesn't really increase your life span

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why our yearbook photos are all smiles now

Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things.



  • Arts & Culture

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Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Next Mars lander delayed due to leaky instrument

The InSight lander is equipped to study the Red Planet's interior in unprecedented detail.




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19th-century space images found in tea-kitchen

The glass plates depict solar and lunar eclipses, comets, and even views of binary stars.




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Could cleaner air be worsening global warming?

Warming trends have spiked in certain areas of the world as we battle against smog.



  • Climate & Weather

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New ninja lanternshark species lights up the sea

The newly identified species isn't the only glowing shark in the ocean, but it is the first found in the Pacific coast of Central America.




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Strong social connections linked to better health

A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Telescopes to peer into hearts of black holes

Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe.




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Cosmic alignment of Mars, Earth and sun brings the red planet closer to us

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.




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The science behind California's earthquake swarms

More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.



  • Climate & Weather

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Plants found eating salamanders in Canada

Biologists were surprised to find carnivorous pitcher plants eating vertebrates, which may be a first for North America.




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Cooking with Chef A: Easy apricot chicken

Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken.




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Giant hybrid tumbleweed spreads in California

Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Imported hot sauces may contain lead

About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own.




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May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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No FDA recall on jerky treats killing hundreds of pets

Almost 600 dogs have died and thousands more have fallen ill in an outbreak linked to jerky treats made in China.




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Magnet treatment device for migraines approved by FDA

The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials.



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Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.




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Hundreds of dogs dead and 3 people sick after eating jerky treats intended for pets

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.




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Petco removes treats linked to pet deaths from shelves

The FDA hasn't confirmed Chinese-made treats are dangerous, but there are concerns the jerky treats have sickened or killed thousands of U.S. pets.




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Deadly apples recalled for listeria

Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples.




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'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.




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Would you eat 'clean meat?'

Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway.




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Should 'healthy' be a marketing label?

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.




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Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.




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Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)




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Chipotle promotes its vegan Sofritas to meat eaters

Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants.




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Panera embraces 'clean' food

Restaurant chain shares its "No No List" of ingredients as it switches to foods with ingredients you can pronounce.




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Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter

Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out.