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Asian carp invasion reaches Great Lakes

Fast-growing grass carp found in Lakes Erie, Michigan and Ontario.




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Great big green scam took investors for millions

Two guys peddled the idea of making money with renewable energy and biochar but ultimately ended up just taking their investors for millions.



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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.



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Creature that weaves underwater silk enlisted to suture surgical wounds

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.



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Scientists mimic photosynthesis to create new 'solar fuel'

Sunlight in the form of fuel? A breakthrough new discovery brings science one step closer to creating clean hydrogen fuel using only water and sunlight.



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Scientists create nanoscale robot spiders from DNA molecules

Although nanorobots made of DNA have been developed before, these spiders can move over greater distances and follow complex commands.



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Scientists create robot snake that climbs trees

Metallic python is the latest in a series of robot snakes designed to inspect tight spaces, disarm bombs and locate disaster survivors.



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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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Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower

New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets.



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Scientist creates lifelike cells out of metal

Researcher in Glasgow says he has created living cells made of metal instead of carbon — and they may be evolving.



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Scientists create robot tank that climbs walls like a gecko

The technology could be used to clean or inspect inaccessible places, such as nuclear power plants and collapsed buildings.



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Scientists create 'living materials' using E. coli

The new materials could one day be used for building devices that have the properties of living things, such as the ability to self-heal.



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Common caterpillar found to eat plastic shopping bags

It could represent a biodegradable solution to the omnipresent pollution clogging our landfills.



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Reusables are great — if you wash them

A study shows your reusable water bottle may be dirtier than your dog's dish. Here's how to wash your reusable items so they last longer and you stay healthy.




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World's greenest senior living community breaks ground in Seattle

In 10 or 20 years, we're going to need a lot of buildings like this senior living community in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle — resilient and efficient.




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What if we could create energy the way nature does?

Breakthroughs in artificial photosynthesis could help harness the sun's power for clean, efficient production of liquid hydrogen.




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Scientists create engine that is powered entirely by evaporation

Technology could be used to generate electricity or even propel tiny toy cars.




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Bacteria help solar panels beat cloudy days

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.




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Power plant to create electricity from waste wood (with no burning involved)

An new power plant in England turns waste wood into power. But it doesn't burn it.




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Scientists search for heat-resistent breeds of chickens to withstand climate change. Is that accepting defeat?

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.



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'River Monsters' star discovers potential man-eating anaconda

Dramatic video shows the moment Jeremy Wade swims up to the 20-foot, 200 pound giant snake.




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Velociraptor cousin sported gorgeous feathers

A flamboyant cousin of the fearsome Velociraptor was covered in layers of showy feathers from head to tail.




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Student discovers remarkably preserved dinosaur fossil with skin and feathers

Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.




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Great white shark caught sleeping on film for the first time

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.




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Only 1 specimen of this 414-legged creature has ever been found

Illacme tobini is the second leggiest animal species on the planet — but that's not it's only odd feature.




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Sea creatures from Japanese tsunami are just now arriving on Pacific coast

Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California.




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This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge

A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.




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9 unexpectedly beautiful sea creatures

While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent.




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Is the end of the movie theater nigh?

A night out watching 'The Irishman' in a newly restored theater raises so many questions.



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​You may not have hit your creative peak yet

There are two types of creative peaks, and they occur at different ages, combating the idea that the fires of creativity burn out after your youth.



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Photography duo creates whimsical eye candy

Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís take inspiration from architecture and design and create colorful, geometric photos.



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16 ocean creatures that live in total darkness

Monster-like creatures live thousands of feet below the surface, and they've adapted to hostile environments by taking on cool — and scary — physical traits.




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How one man's 40 years of weather records became a treasure trove of climate change data

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.



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​Why you should care about peat bogs

Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires.



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Can Africa's Great Green Wall combat climate change and mass migration?

The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth.



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17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story'

The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes.




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The drive-in movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown fatigue

After years in decline, drive-ins are prospering amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice

Greenland's ice sheet is melting so fast it lost 11 billion tons of ice in just a day.



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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



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Why one fashion design student created a line of clothes for refugees

Parsons fashion design student Angela Luna created a line of clothing for refugees called Adiff, where garments like coats convert to tents, bags and more.



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Designers create cool hospital gowns to help sick teens feel better

Teens don’t want to be defined by what ails them, and these hospital gowns let their personalities shine.



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5 beauty treatments that could turn deadly

While most of these procedures are perfectly safe, you might think twice after seeing the ugly side of these beauty treatments.



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How to stop a sweater from shedding

Does your sweater leave a trail of fiber everywhere? Here's how to stop a sweater from shedding and pilling. Hint: Clean out the freezer.



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Geothermal Heating “Rocks” in Sweden

Geothermal Heating “Rocks” in Sweden



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Al Gore weathers confrontation at ECO:nomics summit

Gore kept his cool despite the bravado of the 'Skeptical Environmentalist'.



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Al Gore finally drops meat, goes vegan

Former vice president reportedly made the healthy shift several months ago.



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When will robots threaten to take over all the restaurant jobs?

The rise of the robots appears to be carefully timed, because it's political, not technological.



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Philadelphia's parks are getting the Google Street View treatment

It will take two men six months to digitally document the largest urban park system in America.



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Teen creates app to help kids avoid lunchroom rejection

Sit With Us app helps kids navigate the lunchroom without opening themselves up to bullying or rejection.



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