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Critics weigh in on Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Sequel'

Debuting at Sundance, the follow-up to the 2007 documentary continues the former vice president's efforts to educate on the climate crisis.



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Juicero makes cold-pressed juice, for a price

Is it just a Keurig for your carrots or something more? Lettuce have a closer look.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party

Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots.



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GPS on the West Coast might not work due to mysterious military tests

Strange tests centered around a military installation in the Mojave Desert could mess with your GPS, warns FAA.



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Which budget-friendly 4K drone is right for you?

We took two aerial drones out for test flights and walked away more impressed than ever.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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'Back to the Future'-inspired sneakers will arrive this year

Nike has created the HyperAdapt, self-lacing shoes inspired by "Back to the Future Part II."



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We tried the Lose It app's Snap It feature

Is tracking the calories in your food as easy as snapping a picture?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Newest hearables will change the way people think about hearing aids

The new Starkey Halo 2 hearables put the internet in your head.



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Free Google app turns old photo prints into glare-free digital images

Google's free PhotoScan takes five separate digital images of a print and combines them to create an image that's better than one taken with your phone.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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In the voice recognition era, good hearing will matter even more

You can't have an Internet of Voice without an Internet of Hearing, so protect those ears!



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Should Americans have to choose between health care and a smartphone?

Health care is essential, but so is a smartphone if you want to get a job or even sign up for health care ... despite what Jason Chaffetz says.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer

Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Don't call IQbuds Boosts hearing aids, but do give them a try

IQbuds Boost hearables are blurring the distinction between wireless earbuds and those so-called medical devices.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This periodic table may make you think twice about your next phone upgrade

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Move over lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion is the new hotness

Sodium ion batteries are cheaper and charge faster, but there are a few hurdles to their rise.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Is print reading better than digital reading?

Studies have found that we're more likely to skim digital words than we are printed ones. This affects our reading comprehension.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Infotainment systems in cars are distractions for all, but even more so for older drivers

Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision

It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill?

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What's wrong with batteries?

This basic household item is full of hidden costs — from the environmental impact of mining to figuring out the safest way to dispose of them.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This newly identified critter eats rocks and secretes them as sand

Researchers have found a kind of shipworm that eats its way through rocks.




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Why we're so fixated on bringing back the woolly mammoth

Scientists have been working to resurrect the woolly mammoth for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it?




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Why researchers are teaching rats how to drive

Scientists got rats to drive little cars, and it could help improve mental health treatments for humans.




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Doctors perform cataract surgery on gorilla

Experts at San Diego Zoo's medical center perform cataract surgery on Leslie the lowland gorilla to save her eyesight.




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Ants have a brilliant strategy for determining friend from foe

Ants determine if a newcomer is a friend or foe based on how certain chemical markers are decoded in their brain — and getting along is the default setting.



  • Research & Innovations

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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies equips Baosteel CC3 continuous caster with new Integrated Control Center

New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant




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MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years --

・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency




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[Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies wins order from Shougang Qian’an to supply 6-stand Hyper UC-mill for electrical steel

・ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ・ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ・ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS the Global Market Share Leader in 2019 for Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems -- Market Research from the McCoy Power Report --

・ Top share with 37.2% of the global market, fifth time since 2014 ・ Contributing to a significant reduction in air pollutants, and improvement in the global environment




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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou

Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing.




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Great Egg Harbor National Wild &amp; Scenic River: A user&#39;s guide

The tea-colored Great Egg Harbor River is a great way to access the wilderness known as the Pine Barrens. It flows pretty much as it always has — a rest stop



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Little River Canyon National Preserve: A user&#39;s guide

You can take the rugged outdoors approach (rock-climbing, anyone?) or simply enjoy the views from one of eight overlooks at this scenic Alabama park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: A user&#39;s guide

This Georgia river is a refuge for metro Atlanta, providing opportunities for biking, hiking, canoeing — and some blissful silence.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hot Springs National Park: A user&#39;s guide

The therapeutic qualities of these springs have drawn visitors for more than 200 years — and the history and architecture of this Arkansas hot spot provide ev



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hudson River Park: A user&#39;s guide

The space might not be conventional, but there's room to do almost everything — bike, walk, fish or paddle — in this strip along the river.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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National Mall and Memorial Parks: A user&#39;s guide

There's no better place than Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's achievements and sacrifices. From presidents to war heroes to a civil rights icon, it offe



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Explore America&#39;s Parks (Page 2)

More of MNN's user guides for some of the best national, state and local parks in the United States. Explore America's parks with this series.



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Explore America&#39;s Parks

This is part of Explore America's Parks, a series of user's guides to national, state and local park systems across the United States. We'll be adding new parks



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National Park of American Samoa: A user&#39;s guide

The National Park of American Samoa isn’t the sort of place you visit on your way to some other destination. You have to really want to be here. It’s a 5 ½



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Carrizo Plain: Exploring &#39;the Serengeti of the West&#39;

Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Marin Headlands: Open spaces, wildlife and a fascinating history

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What is listeria?

A listeria infection is a foodborne illness that can be very serious for pregnant women, those over 65 and people with weak immune systems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What you need to know about that mysterious coronavirus

A never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading, causing COVID-19. How worried should you be?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why hunkering down for coronavirus matters

We're closing schools, canceling events and staying inside because of the coroanvirus so we can save lives.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How exercise and diet affect coronavirus risk

Just one exercise session increases the antioxidant that could help prevent a deadly side effect of COVID-19.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why food banks are so overwhelmed right now

With fewer people working and more people in need, food banks are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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These electric-blue night clouds are expanding around the globe, says NASA

Beautiful phenomenon of noctilucent blue clouds may be growing due to greenhouse gas emissions.



  • Climate & Weather

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Reducing your water footprint

Siemens reminds the public that water scarcity is a serious, global concern and there are everyday steps we can all take to reduce our water footprint.



  • Sustainable Business Practices