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Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.



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Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.




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Crumb-free bread is the latest space food invention

Crumb-free bread could definitely improve options on future space restaurant menus.




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People once used nuclear radiation to grow really big plants

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.



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Hype builds around mysterious Bloom Box

Hype builds around Bloom Energy's flagship solid oxide fuel cell -- a cleaner, greener 'power plant in a box.'



  • Research & Innovations

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Zero-emission fuel cell backup power now available for RVs

Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown.




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Fuel-cell dreams: Powering houses and cars with zero-emission energy

Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars.




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Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm'

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.




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Mysterious ring galaxy continues to puzzle astronomers

Hoag's Object, a celestial doughnut that features a galaxy within a galaxy, is a beautiful enigma of the cosmos.




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Scientists find mysterious galaxies that don't have any dark matter

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.




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NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.




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When these stars meet, the explosion will take over our night sky

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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Should aging boomers get senior discounts?

Should they be means tested, or should programs be universal?




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When you have 5 generations under one roof, the club sandwich metaphor has to grow up

Multi-generation living may get even more multi-generational if current demographic trends — like boomers aging — continue.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Baby boomers aren't buying senior housing

Baby boomers aren't that old and they aren't ready for retirement homes – yet.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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​Forget hearing aids or hearables; Starkey's Livio AI really are 'healthables'

Probably 45 percent of baby boomers could use Starkey's new Livio AIs or Healthables. What's keeping them away?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What will happen when 20 percent of the population is over 65?

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Investors' billions are chasing the baby boomer market

When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat?




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Teachers College gets $3.5 million donation for food policy center

Gift will help support farmers market and healthy bodega programs; Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at the launch event.




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Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.




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Sustainable foodies, know your limitations

You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself.




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What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV?

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”




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Watershed Connections: Los Angeles

Quick facts about the Los Angeles water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.



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Watershed Connections: Yuma

Quick facts about the Yuma water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.



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Clean coal? The price of water pollution

Video: Alexandra Cousteau revisits the TVA Kingston Coal Ash Spill, which was six times larger than the Gulf oil spill.




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Two Minutes for the Planet: Transportation

Laura Turner Seydel offers easy daily transportation tips to lessen your impact.




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Make these Christmas decorations with a little help from science

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.




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An eco-friendlier digital TV conversion

Keep your old TV and get an EnergyStar DTA converter if you want to take the environmentally friendly route.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Tesla wins 'Chu prize' of $465 million

Despite lawsuits, the DOE awards the all-electric auto manufacturer its first big government loan.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Clinton hails 'non-sexy' energy revolution at NCES

Follow the proceedings of the Clean Energy Summit via Twitter #NCES09.



  • Research & Innovations

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Friday is National Weatherization Day

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day 2009, and awareness events are planned across the country.




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DOE announces $80 million for biofuels research

Two groups have received $80 million in funding from the ARRA for advanced biofuels research.




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DOE announces $60 million in block grants

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the 20 communities that will receive $60 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.




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DOE awards $24 million to algal biofuel projects

The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $24 million to three algal biofuels research projects.




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DOE announces $92 million for energy research

DOE Recovery Act awards continue with the recent announcement of $92 million in funding for energy research programs.




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DOE awards $188 million to small businesses

The Department of Energy has awarded $188 million to small businesses in 34 states to spur clean energy innovation, job creation and more.




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$8.5 million for solar grid system

Sandia National Laboratories is investing $8.5 million in four projects that are part of the Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) program.




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Feds spent $25 billion on energy in 2009

A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that the federal government spent about $25 billion in the energy sector in 2009.




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DOE: $5 million for wind energy

The Department of Energy announced $5 million in funding for five wind energy projects.




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DOE awards $57 million to small businesses

The U.S. Department of Energy awards $57 million to 33 small business projects.




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DOE: $5 million for ocean energy

The DOE has awarded $5 million for offshore wind energy facilities and renewable ocean energy projects.




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Massive solar plant receives $1.45 billion guarantee

The U.S. Department of Energy will guarantee a $1.45 billion loan for the Abengoa Solar Solana project in the Arizona desert.




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Offshore wind power: Feds announce $50.5 million in funding for mid-Atlantic project

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.




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DOE launches energy innovation challenge

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in the America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge, hosted by the Department of Energy.




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DOE announces $130 million in ARPA-E funding

The fourth round of ARPA-E funding totals $130 million for five different program areas.




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Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in




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DOE awards $11 million to geothermal projects

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide more than $11 million to support eight geothermal energy projects.




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DOE launches Apps for Energy competition

App developers can enter to win up to $30,000.




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How Safe Water Network is bringing safe drinking water to a million people

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water.



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