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'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.



  • Research & Innovations

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The Nest: A thermostat that's eager to learn in order to help you save

From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating




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Tips for video conferencing job interviews

As testaments to the advantages of virtual interviews continue to grow at the same time as concerns about the economy and the environment increase, what was onc



  • Research & Innovations

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NASA plans moon way station for deep space missions

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships




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How to incorporate video conferencing into your law practice

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason



  • Research & Innovations

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Apple defends decision to leave environmental program

Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper




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NASA's experimental lander explodes in test flight

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.




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Pantech Renue: Made from 67% recyclable materials

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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12 ambitious space tech ideas funded by NASA

From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science.



  • Research & Innovations

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6 visionary transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.




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6 futuristic transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.




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Google, Apple leaders team up to tackle aging

Google CEO Larry Page and Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson are joining forces on Calico, a healthcare project.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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DARPA publishes massive online catalog of open source code

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.




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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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Hyundai dethrones Honda as the greenest automaker

The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions.




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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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Excerpt: 'The Eco Chick Guide to Life'

In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, V



  • Arts & Culture

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Why a factory ghost in Bangladesh caused riots

A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria



  • Arts & Culture

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Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989?

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.




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Kill mildew naturally

Rid your home of mild and mildew using non-toxic and affordable ingredients that eliminate any need for a scrub brush.




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How to deal with mold

Find out how to clean and kill mold, and why it grows in your bathroom. The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is m




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Gender-neutral baby names surge in popularity

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Why this Denver-area school district is taking Mondays off

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.




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Third-grader born with no hands wins national handwriting contest again

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.




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Dad has no idea he brought the wrong dog home from the groomer

His sons had to let him know that the strange new dog wasn't theirs.




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Could you get your kids outside for 1,000 hours this year?

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.




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When this Oregon student went to college, he made history

Cody Sullivan received a standing ovation when he received his college certificate.




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7 'old-school' parenting ideas that would never fly today

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.




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For a better conversation, take it outside

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.




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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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9 fascinating facts about the founder of Mother's Day

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.




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Bill Gates chides Google for charity choices

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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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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Is Windows RT dead?

It would make sense for Microsoft to either cut Windows RT out of the picture or somehow merge it with Windows Phone.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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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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7 reasons to consider indoor air-quality testing

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.



  • Protection & Safety

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Talc powder has no significant link to ovarian cancer, study finds

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.




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Looming chocolate deficit is not a reason to panic

Farmers are producing less cocoa than the world demands. That doesn’t mean we’re running out of chocolate.




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Legal cannabis: A business resource guide

Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job.




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6 wild animals worth more alive than dead

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.




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Ad-blockers: The death of the Web as we know it?

They might just kill a few sites that you know and love.




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Biodegradable products: Bad for the environment?

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Debt ceiling proposals not so eco-friendly

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.




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Coriander seed oil found to kill bacteria

A natural method for battling bacteria like E.coli and salmonella may be on its way.




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President's Environmental Youth Awards: Now accepting applications

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.




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EPA WaterSense program steps outside

The EPA unrolls WaterSense labeling for irrigation controllers, the first outdoor product eligible for certification in a program that previously focused only o



  • Organic Farming & Gardening