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This low-cost Vietnamese abode is a half-prefab, half-DIY affair

From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat.



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In Washington, legal skirmish over view-marring modular cabin comes to a happy end

A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.



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Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots

In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers.



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Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's

Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s.



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Mary Ann Esposito’s Yellow Squash Salad with Grana Padano

The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.




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How the Thanksgiving meal evolved

Turkey gradually became the centerpiece of the holiday, alongside the additions of regional favorites, to create the modern feast we know today.




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9 Thanksgiving dishes made healthier

Use a little imagination and a lot of love to create celebratory fare that even the staunchest traditionalists will enjoy.




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All the Thanksgiving dessert recipes you'll need

More than half of Thanksgiving guests will be taking dessert for the holiday. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or not, we’ve got you covered.




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Unusually popular Thanksgiving foods reveal America's love of non-dairy whipped topping

NYT and Google teamed up to find the most distinctive Thanksgiving dishes by state. Some of the more unusual ones have whipped topping in common.




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Hats off to the original green bean casserole

Dorcas Reilly created the first green bean casserole recipe as an employee of Campbells in 1955.




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History's most powerful shark was killed off by a global extinction event

The demise of megalodon coincided with the loss of a third of the largest marine animal species, scientists say.



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Underwater forest is an ancient 'fairy world' found just off the Alabama coast

The 50,000-year-old, perfectly preserved forest is showcased like never before in a newly released documentary.



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Humans may have settled in Australia 80,000 years ago, way earlier than previously thought

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that could push the date of human habitation in Australia back possibly as far as 80,000 years ago.



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9-year-old literally trips over huge fossil

While hiking in New Mexico's Las Cruces desert, Jude Sparks tripped over a stegomastodon skull.



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We have way more Neanderthal genes than scientists previously thought

Neanderthals might be extinct, but their genes still live on inside of us.



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Why some people love animals and others, not so much

Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services.




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Rare metal from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs can cure cancer, says professor

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.



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7 less-famous natural history museums worth a visit

Learn about the natural world past and present at these outstanding museums



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Geologists find that a remote region of Australia was once connected to Canada

Surprising evidence linking Australia and Canada reminds us that our planet is a dynamic place.



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Tree rings reveal our past — and our future

It's called dendrochronology, the study of data culled from the growth patterns of trees. And it can tell us a lot.



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Ancient fossils found on lands once part of Bears Ears National Monument

Triassic fossils found on lands that were previously part of Bears Ears National Monument could fall under 'multiple-use' management.



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Divers unearth 7,000-year-old Native American burial site off Florida coast

The archaeological site is located a mere 900 feet off Manasota Key in Florida.



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Rare mammal that's still alive today once walked with dinosaurs

New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.




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One of the largest bears to ever walk Europe was a vegetarian

The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears.




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Is your fossil valuable? Fossil ID days make it easy to find out

Fossil finders have ample opportunity to connect with experts through fossil ID days at museums, parks and universities.



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What was Earth's first animal? New study finally offers an answer

The first animal to evolve on Earth was probably a sponge that existed around 640 million years ago.




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Satellite reveals remnants of ancient continents under Antarctica's ice

Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica.




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'Unicorn' DNA has been collected and analyzed for the first time

Elasmotherium sibiricum, the so-called 'Siberian unicorn,' is not as closely related to modern rhinos as once thought.




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Mystery of why the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is getting colder might finally be solved

The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales.



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NASA's all-female spacewalk is happening

NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved.




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N.Y. wells contain alarming amounts of methane

A new study shows that some wells in N.Y. contain large amounts of explosive methane and need to be monitored to prevent any detonation.



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Antarctic ozone hole among the smallest recorded in 20 years

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se



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Even space debris affected by global warming

Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t




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Greenhouse gas goals grow more elusive

Global greenhouse-gas emissions already have passed the point where the worst effects of global warming could be averted, and they are still rising, according t



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An egg that monitors air quality goes online around the world

The Air Quality Egg was named one of Kickstarter's best projects of 2012.



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New technology helps utilities sniff out natural gas pipeline leaks

Aging pipelines leak dangerous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.




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IKEA to curb climate change with veggie Swedish meatballs

The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes.




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Is climate change turning our vegetables into empty calories?

Climate change may be stripping nutrients from the most basic of foods, and that's making its way up the chain to us.



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Global carbon emissions stalled in 2016, offering a hint of progress

For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do.



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If you really want to reduce your carbon footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.




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Antibacterial socks kill odor and ice caps

New study finds that nanoparticles commonly used in antibacterial socks may significantly boost greenhouse gas emissions.



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Alec Baldwin to narrate Discovery's 'Frozen Planet'

Four years in the making, the Discovery Channel/BBC co-production is a groundbreaking look at the Earth's polar regions.



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Photos of Antarctica reveal shifts in ice

Thanks to the combined technology of satellites and weather stations scattered around the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers can now keep tabs on the region's shi



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Antarctic science balloon shatters longest flight record

A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong.




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Spend 2 minutes as a wild polar bear in Alaska

Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives.




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Recycled Brazilian office warehouse has neat ideas for small living

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili



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Winter gardens require special knowledge

Potters Fields in England is a perfect example of how to use design elements to make the landscape shine in the colder months.



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Absurd Korean pop hit 'Gangnam Style' actually a subversive critique of consumerism

Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena?



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Love your stuff: Material possessions aren't evil

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.




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Graffiti artists upcycle thousands of spray cans into botanical art

CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art.