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A new national park in Afghanistan offers hope for wildlife and people

Local communities played a key role in the creation of Bamyan Plateau Protected Area, a large new national park in Afghanistan.



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Coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for penguins at zoos and aquariums

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19.




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How to explore national parks with virtual tours

Virtual tours of national parks are providing a valuable service as people shelter at home from the coronavirus pandemic.



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Locusts swarm East Africa, Middle East with worst plague in decades

The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.



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Lyrid meteor shower to peak around Earth Day

The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year.




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Don't blame bats for their zoonotic viruses

Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get often rely far more on us than bats.




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Guess who played at the White House Correspondents' Jam?

Chuck Leavell and his famous friends Mike Mills, John Bell and Paul Riddle play a rollicking set at the White House Correspondents' Jam.



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Toomer's Corner oak set on fire after game

One of Auburn's new Toomer's Corner oaks is set on fire after Auburn beats LSU. A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody.



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White House Correspondents' Jam 2018

MNN's Chuck Leavell hosts The Bacon Brothers and journalists-turned-musicians for the White House Correspondents' Jam.



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Why kids are striking for the planet

Inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, kids and teens around the world are protesting to get adults to act on climate change.




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Photographer beckons you to explore White Sands National Park

An award-winning photographer casts his lens on one of the most surreal natural landscapes in North America that just recently became a national park.



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This amazing way to eat an apple makes the core disappear

Prepare to be a little freaked out and then rush to your refrigerator to try this method of eating an apple for yourself.




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6 foods more likely than chicken to harbor salmonella

Chicken's always the scapegoat, but there are other suprising sources of salmonella. Here are other foods that can harbor the bacteria and how to avoid it.




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5 healthy dips for your Super Bowl party

Opt for dips with beans or nuts as the base and you'll instantly up the nutrition factor of your Super Bowl spread.




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Why you should watch out for nutrient thieves

A cup of coffee gives you caffeine, but what does it take away?




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Chef Jose Andres responds to coronavirus with hope and action

Chef José Andrés provides the most basic human need — food — to those affected by disaster, and now he's responding to the coronavirus.




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How to make mint simple syrup for a mint julep

This easy simple syrup helps to quickly build the cocktail on Derby Day.




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How do El Niño and La Niña work?

La Niña's return and looming climate change put the tropical Pacific back in the spotlight.



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Are salmonella outbreaks getting worse?

Some say evolving bugs and lax oversight are making salmonella even more dangerous.



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Which cars are best and worst for fuel efficiency?

Hybrid sales are down, but federal efficiency rules could fuel a comeback.



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Is corn ethanol worth the trouble?

It can be better for the climate than gasoline, but this colorless liquid isn't always as green as it seems.



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Urban or rural: Which is more energy-efficient?

Most Americans live in urban areas, forming huge hot spots of energy consumption. But while rural residents use less energy overall, cities are often slicker ab



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How dependent are we on foreign oil?

As the U.S. considers new offshore drilling operations, a major motivator is reducing its reliance on foreign oil. Here's a look at where U.S. oil imports come



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Are mosquitoes becoming more dangerous?

From West Nile virus to dengue fever, mosquitoes seem to be getting better at sneaking diseases into the U.S. lately. It's just a hint of what's to come.



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Is organic food worth the cost?

U.S. organic farming has grown wildly in the last two decades, but with food demand rising and many cash-strapped shoppers pinching pennies, are greener acres s



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What's killing all the coral?

A process known as "coral bleaching" has triggered near-record rates of death and dormancy in coral reefs. At least 19 percent of Earth's coral reefs are dead.



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Interactive: Explore the surface of Mars

Explore 12 of the most intriguing places on Mars with this interactive guide from MNN.



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Flaking out: How snow forms

As snow bombards the U.S. this winter, MNN takes a look at how Mother Nature produces something so delicate and so dangerous.



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Road salt's Catch-22: It works, but at a price

Salt saves lives on icy roads, but it can have the opposite effect in nearby ecosystems. Here's a look at the pros and cons of it and other de-icers.



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What causes tornadoes?

The U.S. has more tornadoes than anywhere else on Earth, but their sudden twists and turns still make them mysterious and mesmerizing.



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Are wildfires getting worse?

The U.S. has had several wild years of wildfires, and scientists say climate change is likely fanning the flames.



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How does the flu work?

It's just a tiny, mindless bundle of genes, but the flu has the power to hijack our bodies, turn us against each other and even cripple human civilization.



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Are fireworks bad for the environment?

Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.



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We have introduced Guard Lock Safety-door Switch D4SL-N.

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Japanese website Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for six consecutive years.

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We have introduced Photoelectric Sensors E3FA and E3RA.

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We have introduced Multi-circuit Smart Power Monitor KM1.

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We have introduced CJ/CS Series ID Sensor Unit C[]1W-V680C1[].

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We have introduced Vision Sensor FZ4 Series.

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We have introduced Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor ZW.

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We have introduced Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing E2EF.

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Photoelectric Sensor with Built-in Amplifier

General-purpose Photoelectric Sensor for High Quality and Reliable Detection(E3S)




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Built-in Amplifier Photoelectric Sensor (Medium Size)

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Oil-resistive, Long-range Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing

Water- and Oil-resistant Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing Used for Long-range Sensing(E3S-C)




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Smart Fiber Sensor

Surprisingly Stable Detection with Your Finger tip. Exceptionally easy operation and stabilizing technology reduce maintenance cost.(E3X-HD)




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Guard Lock Safety-door Switch/D4SL-N-mounting Slide Key

World's smallest Class 6-contact Guard Lock Safety-door Switch(D4SL-N, D4SL-NSK10-LK[])




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Photoelectric Sensors

A new generation in sensing performance(E3FA, E3RA, E3FB, E3RB)




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Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing

Metal Head for long-distance Detection that Withstands Harsh Environments Where the Workpiece Can Rub against the Sensor(E2EF)




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We have introduced 14 new application cases for the programmable relay, ZEN.

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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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