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Weekend Briefing

Bad outlook for U.S. drought, dino gave live birth, meteor shower tonight, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Mon.

Schools save energy, E. coli spurs beef recall, Europe vs. Asia on rhinos, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Tues.

Cities adapt to climate shifts, oil fouls North Sea, walking lengthens lives, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Wed.

Arctic oil worries natives, school lunches get real, sleeping bears still trouble, and more.



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These are the most beautiful cities in the world, according to travel pros

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.




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Skating on fresh ice is a treat, especially when life gets complicated

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.




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Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.




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Bougainville residents overwhelmingly vote to become world's newest nation

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.




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Spectacular things happen when you let winter do your hair

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.




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Take a visual tour through England's Lake District National Park

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.




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Cherry blossoms will paint Washington, D.C., pink

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.




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Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it)

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.




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How moon mining could transform the economy and space travel

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.




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'Granny pods' are the latest alternative to nursing homes

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.



  • Remodeling & Design

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4 things teens really need from their parents

Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression.



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For a happier family, stop overspending on kids

A new book by Brett Graff helps parents drown out the cultural noise and reduce parenting anxiety when it comes to spending money on our kids.




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In praise of exercising with friends

Most of my life I’ve preferred solo running. But now that I’ve reached a certain age, I’m looking for accountability, community and friendship.



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How to find charities to support the things you care about

If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient.




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Aflac Honors its ‘Heroes’ during unveiling of 2018 CSR Report

The company celebrated its employees and independent agents who exemplify its mission to serve the community.




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Nanette Stark is Helping the Homeless, One Meal at a Time

For this CSR Hero, helping those less fortunate is a family affair.




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Everything you need to know about yogurt

Packed with protein, calcium and probiotics, yogurt is a popular dairy staple available in lots of varieties.




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CSR Hero Sharon Baker is Making Aflac a Greener Place

Baker puts her passion for environmentalism to work.




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Why some foods 'taste too good' to stop eating

A new study seeks to define what a 'hyper-palatable' food is, and how they're specifically designed to make us eat more than we should.




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Alternative nut butters are spreading far and wide

Predicted to be a hot trend in 2020, the rise of everything butters and spreads has only just begun.




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Why you should consider eating the whole banana — skin and all

When we throw away banana peels, we throw away a lot of health benefits.




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'Tis the season for setting your food boundaries

The holiday season is a weighted one, full of food and food-pushers. Here's how to gently, but firmly, stand your ground.




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12 tips for kicking the refined sugar habit

You continue to hear how bad sugar is, but how do you avoid it? Here are some ways to help you eliminate refined sugar from your diet.




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Eating local might not be as important as what you eat

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.




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How long do fresh eggs last?

Fresh eggs last from two hours to a year, depending on where you buy them and how you store them.




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A lot of weird science goes into making bread

Think of making bread as a science experiment. ​But it all comes down to treating your yeast right.




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Do you have to modify a diesel engine to run it on vegetable oil?

Anything with a diesel engine -- plane, boat, motorcycle -- can run on diesel, straight vegetable oil or biodiesel.




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In the Green Room: Jason Mraz on touring green

Video: Jason Mraz talks about touring green with Chuck at Farm Aid.



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Oregon brewery is serious about being green

Standing Stone Brewing in Ashland, Ore., has eco-responsibility covered: Bicycles for employees, energy efficient appliances, sustainable food sources.




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Riding while tall: A custom bike story

Professional volleyball player Colleen Smith will be traveling greener during her season with the help of biodiesel, a good tent, and a bike custom built by Tre



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A BMW-engined 'clean diesel' police car

Carbon Motors' E7 is a purpose-built cop car headed for the market in 2013 (assuming a $300 million government loan comes through). And it's got a BMW turbo die




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Can fish fry oil save London from impending drought?

London launches hi-tech desalination plant to stave off drought, and it will be powered by a renewable fuel found in abundance in the city -- fish fry oil.



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Catching up on green jobs news

The NAACP on the green economy, a CEO search at Veterans Green Jobs, and Indiana's green jobs future.




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Advantages of biodiesel fuel blends for home heating

Virtually sulfur-free biodiesel fuel is available in blends for home oil burners.




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Solved: The mystery of the biofuel-filled train that kept crossing the border

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.




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Fixing diesel's bad reputation with 50-mpg clean cars

Diesels were noisy, smelly, polluting and slow. They're not anymore. Clean diesel is a real alternative, with 650-mile range one big benefit.




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Detecting Asian carp in the Great Lakes

Asian carp are now in Lake Michigan — and that’s not good news for the Great Lakes, says Conservancy scientist Lindsay Chadderton.




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Washington to take on several environmental and energy issues

While cap and trade and the Gulf Oil Spill dominate headlines, congress is taking on issues ranging from Asian Carp to jobs in National Parks.




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Carp czar talks about poisoning and underwater electric fences

Obama's new man on Asian carp talks about his plans to eradicate the species.




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Battling Asian carp with swords and football helmets

Pitchforks? Water skis? When all else fails, these extreme fishermen go medieval on the tenacious invasive species.



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Seals help researchers understand strange holes in Antarctic sea ice

Enormous holes in sea ice called polynyas are explained with help of robot floats, satellites and tech-equipped seals.



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Arctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 days

The young female set a new speed record for her species.




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Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one step closer to reality

The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.



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Study reveals biochar as a strategy to fight global warming

Using agricultural waste to make biochar has the potential to reduce 12% of global CO2 emissions annually.



  • Research & Innovations

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Mushroom-engineered insulation arrives

Two Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students use "mushroom tech" to create high-performance, rigid insulation.



  • Research & Innovations

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Scientist creates Frankenstein-like songbird

Mad science? By combining the brains of two different species, one scientist hopes to create a hybrid bird which can be taught to sing.



  • Research & Innovations