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Political Habitat: Notes from an Earth Day realist

Being eco-minded on Earth Day is like being merry on Christmas. It's to be expected. But here are seven things you can actually do to wake you from your eco-slu




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Political Habitat: Not in my backyard

You'll never guess who's fighting to stop the construction of a wind farm off the shores of Cape Cod. Environmentalists.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Political Habitat: Wrong turns

"Enron could've saved us" and four other environmental predictions that didn't come true.




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Political Habitat: A heap of trouble

Garbage science isn't rocket science. Each of us throws away a ton of stuff every year. Literally. The problem, and why it's only getting worse.




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Political Habitat: Obamecology, the first 127 days

Obama is an agent of change. Or at least he's supposed to be. Peter Dykstra grades six areas of the Obama presidency.




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All dogs go to heaven (the pope says so!)

The head of the Catholic Church recently said 'Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.'




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Ancient amulet unearthed in Cyprus has curious palindrome inscription

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.



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Artist's mandala bowls extol magic of superfoods

An art student inspired by "clean eating" creates ephemeral fruit mandalas that are as tasty as they are beautiful.




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Cathedral architecture dazzles in vertical panoramas

"Vertical Churches" give viewers a head-turning look at some of the most beautiful architecture in the world.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Secrets of 'Jerusalem': The story behind the making of the 3-D IMAX movie

Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities.



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'Killing Jesus' puts Christ in historical, political context

Nat Geo's telling of Christ's life focuses on his plight as a human being living in such a tumultuous time.



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Many ancient Egyptian animal mummies were just mud

Roughly a third of all scanned mummies contained no body inside.



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5 ancient burials that affirm our bond with animals

Many animals have been found buried with the same level of care as humans, suggesting a deep bond between humans and animals.




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Religious kids are less generous and more judgmental than their atheist peers, study finds

The effect was greatest as kids got older, with tweens increasingly less likely to share.




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Judge rules in favor of 'greedy' street names at controversial NYC development

Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?




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Urine is eroding the world's tallest church

It emerged from wartime bombing unscathed. But can Germany's Ulm Minster survive an onslaught of pee?



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Hmong shaman work with traditional doctors to heal patients at California hospital

The new policy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Vatican palace gets dairy-based makeover

Pope Francis' cows play a key role in a centuries-old restoration technique used on Vatican City's Belvedere Palace.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why you need to take a Swedish 'year walk'

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.



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Animals gather for annual blessings in Los Angeles

The annual Olvera Street blessing of the animals was held on March 31 in Los Angeles.




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Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.



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In his final book, Stephen Hawking makes it clear where he stands on God

It's one of many bold claims made by the late physicist Stephen Hawking in his final book, "Brief Answers to the Big Questions," published posthumously.




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Why does Easter move around on the calendar?

The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.



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Belgian abbey revives its brewery with rediscovered medieval beer recipes

Grimbergen Abbey will use centuries-old books as inspiration to start brewing beer again after more than 200 years.




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Obama's dirty little secret: his Presidential limo is a gas guzzler

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?




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12 health benefits of apple cider vinegar

From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, the health benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond fold remedies.



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The science of natural cold remedies

Challenge those viruses with science-proven treatments that could help you get better faster.



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What is craniosacral therapy?

Cranial sacral therapy also known as craniosacral therapy is a gentle technique that releases tensions deep inside the body to reduce pain and dysfunction.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 health benefits of honey

From fighting dandruff and drunkenness to treating coughs and cuts, honey is a powerhouse of potential health benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 natural cold sore remedies

Once you have the virus, cold sores can appear with little warning. Here's what you can do to treat and prevent these unsightly blemishes.



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How to treat a poison ivy rash naturally

These home remedies can help you tackle that pesky poison ivy rash the natural way.



  • Protection & Safety

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How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.




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5 foods for healthy hair

Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The health benefits of ginseng

The herb known as the 'divine root' comes in several forms that can be used to speed recovery and improve concentration, among other things.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Hormones haywire? Balance them naturally!

Suffering from hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia or anxiety? Hormonal imbalance could be to blame — try these natural remedies to get things back on track.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to treat a bee sting naturally

Pesky insects can be a real pain during summer outdoor activities, but these simple remedies ease the aftermath of a bee sting.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 natural remedies using honey

From wound salve and cough syrup to dandruff cure, honey comes to the rescue to solve a variety of body issues.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 health benefits of lemons

From hindering kidney stones and taming inflammation to fighting disease, lemons are brimming with potential.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Acupressure: 5 health problems it can help

From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method.



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Do natural antibiotics work and are they safe?

Herbals and natural food alternatives may offer you a chance to skip the pills next time you're sick.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How the scent of sandalwood heals wounds

Research has found that skin cells react positively when exposed to the smell, which could have applications in curing diseases.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Health benefits of probiotics aren't just for tummies

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 herbal remedies to help you through winter

A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home.



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Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 natural remedies for psoriasis

There are some ingredients right in your kitchen that can help improve psoriasis.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 natural cures for a yeast infection

Most women know the burning, itching signs of a yeast infection, but before reaching for an OTC medication, you might try these natural home remedies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 natural remedies for insomnia

Though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it's a symptom (usually of some form of stress) rather than a disease.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 natural mosquito bite remedies

Want to ditch that annoying itch from mosquito bites? These natural remedies can provide itch relief so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors.




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6 natural flea remedies for cats and dogs

Avoid harsh chemicals on your pet with these natural methods for pet flea prevention and treatment.




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5 natural remedies for stinky feet

If you have stinky feet, here are some tried-and-true natural remedies to keep foul foot odor at bay.



  • Fitness & Well-Being