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With Solar Energy Research Center, we're one step closer to making fuel from sunlight and CO2

Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything.




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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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What to see in the night sky in 2020

The start of the new decade ushers in a celestial medley of stargazing events to look forward to.




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Quadrantids to light up the night sky

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.




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When these stars meet, the explosion will take over our night sky

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.




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What to see in the night sky in February

From the first supermoon of the year to the return of the zodiacal light, these are the best skywatching moments for February 2020.




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This stellar fight caused a beautiful cosmic rainbow

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.




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NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real

Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean.




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What to see in the night sky in March

Get ready to spring forward, get up early and catch some beautiful sights in the March sky like the Crow Moon, the occultation and vernal equinox.




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Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.




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Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.




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5 innovative hunger-fighting programs

These five food initiatives aim to increase food security, improve quality of life, and decrease money spent on diet-related diseases.




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EcoSense for Living: Weather stripping and light bulbs

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.




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Styrofoam-eating worms can fight plastic waste

Mealworms are able to safely subsist on a diet of polystyrene, researchers have found.




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Bonnaroo's food recovery program hits all the right notes

Bonnaroo's food waste program gets food to those who need it most and composts the rest.




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People the world over prefer distractions over their own thoughts

A new international study finds most people would rather be entertained by others.



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Blondes might actually be smarter than those with other hair colors

A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype.



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White raven sightings keep Vancouver Island mystery alive

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.




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White owls use moonlight to instill terror in their prey

Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight.




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Why do birds migrate at night?

When birds migrate at night, there are fewer predators but that doesn't mean it's safe.




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Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.




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Birds and bats have strange gut bacteria, and it might help them fly

BIrds and bats don't seem to rely on their gut bacteria for the same things we do.




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Rollin' Safari will make you roll with laughter

This clip is part of an ongoing project to answer the question, 'What if animals were round?'




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Make It Right makes it halfway

As Make It Right passes the halfway mark with 76 affordable green homes built in New Orleans, the foundation throws a fundraising fête to help ensure that the



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Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres 'Make It Right' in New Orleans

Actor and comedian co-host massive fundraiser to benefit the green rebuilding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.



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Nontoxic treated wood used in Make It Right homes starts to rot

The treated lumber found in 30 of the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's green rebuilding nonprofit, Make It Right, is prematurely decaying.



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How moonlight affects animals and plants

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.




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Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions

Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life?




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Could lights be the future of pesticides?

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.




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14 breathtaking photos of one of the most amazing migrations in the world

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.




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Dwight Eisenhower: Lessons from the ‘balancer in chief’

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.




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A mother-daughter conversation about the environment, MNN

Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environme




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Plant bulbs at the right time for brilliant blooms in spring

These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring.



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How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.




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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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What to see in the night sky in April

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.




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What to see in the night sky in May

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.




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Black holes power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is ours so calm?

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?




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When is store-bought better than homemade?

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.




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Georgia preschool wins farm stand fight

Leaders listen to rally cry to save kids' veggie stand in Clayton County.




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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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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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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.



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Flightless mosquitoes may prevent disease

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.



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Lightning-powered mushrooms could boost food yields

New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning.



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Scientists create mouse that can smell light

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.



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Why labeling GMOs in food might be a win-win

By fighting labeling, GMO advocates risk ceding the moral high ground -- transparency -- to foods that boast their lack of GMOs.




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Could lights illuminated by bioluminescent bacteria replace electric lighting?

Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.



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Spider drinks graphene, spins web that can hold the weight of a human

The webbing was on par with bulletproof Kevlar in strength.



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Glowing plants might soon light your home

Scientists created the glowing effect without any genetic modification.



  • Research & Innovations