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America's rudest drivers are ... in Idaho?

Everyone assumes that wild and wooly New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York have this nailed, but not so!




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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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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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'Death star' vaporizes its own planet

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




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Astronomers find oldest stars in Milky Way

Astronomers have found what may be the oldest stars in the Milky Way.




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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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Paleolithic campsites depicted in cave etchings

The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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Rare 'flasher' squid caught on video

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video




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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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How to watch the Delta Aquarids and summer’s other minor meteors

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?




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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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When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Border wall construction begins in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.



  • Protection & Safety

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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.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.




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Why are white potatoes excluded from the WIC program?

Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why?




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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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Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases




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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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Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer

The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package.




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FDA points finger at calories from added sugar

FDA floats proposal that would set 10% of total calories as the standard. So, if you drink a 16-ounce soda, you're done.




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Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.




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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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How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.




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Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?




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How millennials are influencing restaurant design

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.




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Maybe restaurant owners should stop whining about underground dining and start cooking

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want




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Historic Taco Bell store evades demolition by taking brief road trip

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.



  • Arts & Culture

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Want to dine nude in London? Get in line

There are over 38,000 people ahead of you waiting to get into London's first clothing-optional restaurant.




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Free meals served with a side of respect

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.




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Go ahead, order the least expensive bottle of wine on the menu

Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value.




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For Mother's Day, a steamy romance novel starring … Colonel Sanders?

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?



  • Arts & Culture

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Fast-food restaurant rolls out 'blended burger'

By making patties from beef and mushrooms, Sonic is reducing the carbon footprint of its burgers while adding nutrition.




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Wine: DeLoach Pinot Noir Rosé

A certified organic and biodynamic rosé that will go great with your summer meals.




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Christmas dinner wine pairings made easy

Turkey? Roast beef? Lasagna? Vegetarian? Ham? Whatever your Christmas dinner, I have a great sustainable wine choice for the perfect pairing.




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Biodynamic gardening takes holistic approach to the soil

Method creates a healthy system of plants, animals and soil while considering celestial effects on life.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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The best way to remove pesticides from apples

The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)




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The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up'

Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag.




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U.S. seafood is widely mislabeled, report finds

Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled.




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1 in 5 deaths globally linked to poor diet

Research finds a bad diet to be the biggest risk for early death worldwide.




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Hydrogen fuel cells may soon replace batteries in Apple devices

The technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.




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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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What to see in the night sky in December

'Tis the season of giving, and this December night sky is saving some of its biggest gifts for last.




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NASA finds debris of India's lost lunar lander

India's Chandrayaan-2 mission lander was lost on the surface of the moon, but now NASA officials have found its debris.