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Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new fully electric semi truck (oh, and a new Roadster)

Tesla unveils the Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, and surprises everyone with an update to the Roadster at the same live event.




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Let's use the right-of-way in a smarter way

Right-of-way farming now joins solar car charging and pollinator-friendly landscaping along the Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway in Troup County.




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Ambulance usage declines in cities with Uber

New research from the University of Kansas finds that ride-booking apps have helped to free up ambulances.




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With JUMP, Uber expands into bike-sharing biz

Ride-sharing giant says its foray into the e-bike scene will give its customers more ways to affordably get from Point A to Point B.




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Push toward transit-oriented housing proves divisive in California

Despite its aim to ease a housing crunch and kill congestion, California's Senate Bill 827 has its detractors.




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Showers in subway stations? LA Metro seeks to boost hygiene for city's homeless

As a growing number of homeless people take to Los Angeles' subway system, officials consider installing mobile showers and bathrooms at certain stations.




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New York's Tappan Zee Bridge to live on as artificial reef

The Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River will at long last sleep with the fishes, thanks to the largest expansion of artificial reefs in N.Y. history.




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Why we need more pedestrian scrambles

Pedestrian scrambles, an idea championed by Henry Barnes in Denver, stop the flow of traffic and allow pedestrians to cross the street in all directions.




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Why Route 66 is on the list of America's most endangered places

The fabled highway's inclusion on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual most endangered list might come as a surprise .



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How a 116-year-old ship that survived 2 world wars ended up in a Kentucky creek

Once a luxurious yacht and a racing steamer, this rusty ship is now mired in a creek off the Ohio River.



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Why we still need paper maps

Dependence on GPS hampers your brain's ability to navigate and can even lead you astray. Don't leave home without a trusty paper map.




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Scientists baffled to discover that Venus' spin is slowing down

Why is Venus rotating 6.5 minutes slower than it was just 16 years ago?




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Solar wind changes create surprising explosions on Venus

Strange, gigantic explosions fueled by solar energy detonate just above the surface of Venus, a new study finds.




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The transit of Venus: What you need to know

The transit of Venus is so rare that it's visible only once every century or so, and will next to be seen by our descendents in 2117.




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Scientists to watch Venus transit from Alaska on June 5

A NASA sun-watching spacecraft will have an unbeatable view of June's historic Venus transit, but some of the probe's scientists are taking measures to get a gr




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How the Transit of Venus could help find alien planets

Observations of next month's historic Venus transit may eventually help astronomers spot and study alien planets circling faraway stars, one prominent researche




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How to watch the Transit of Venus online

Much of the world will be able to witness a rare skywatching event on June 5, as Venus crosses the face of the sun in a spectacle that will not be visible again




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Want to see the Transit of Venus? Try a national park

When Venus interposes itself directly between Earth and the sun for the last time in more than a century, national parks across America will be prepared to obse



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How to watch the transit of Venus through binoculars (and not hurt yourself)

On June 5, Venus will cross the face of the sun. If you live in North America, Europe, Asia or eastern Africa, you'll be able to witness this historic celestial




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Private telescope will hunt for asteroids starting in 2017

A private space telescope mission that aims to discover 500,000 near-Earth asteroids is technically sound and on track for a 2017 launch, a review panel says.




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How to see Venus at its brightest

Although Venus is very bright, it is also very low in the sky, so you'll want to find a low southwestern horizon for the best view.




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How to see Venus in the morning sky

Venus will pass between Earth and the sun tomorrow, becoming visible in the early morning hours next week.




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At what age should kids drink coffee?

Should kids drink coffee? The answer depends heavily on the other sources of caffeine that are already in their diet.



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Sweet dad cheers his son through infant's first round of shots

Antwon Lee tells his little man "it's OK to cry" and to "stay strong" during the ordeal.



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Some boys' brains may be wired to make them less empathetic

A new study has found structural brain differences that may account for callous-unemotional traits in boys.



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How New York aims to help hungry students

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 'No Student Goes Hungry Program' aims to provide healthy, locally sourced meals to all students, K-through-college, who need them.




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'What Were You Thinking?' answers the questions every parent wants to know

'What Were You Thinking?' is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of adolescents who made life-altering choices.



  • Protection & Safety

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There's a way to know if someone slipped a drug in your drink

New products like the KnoNap may help keep women and men safe while they are drinking and socializing.



  • Protection & Safety

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What can rams and woodpeckers teach us about concussions?

Researchers are studying woodpecker brains, mantis shells and ram horns for clues that could help prevent concussions in sports.



  • Protection & Safety

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Stop trying to find meaning in your kid's artwork

For many children, realism isn't really the objective, so we should probably stop looking for that in their art.



  • Arts & Culture

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Should kids with lice stay in school?

Many school districts are reexamining ''no nit' policies that keep healthy kids out of the classroom.



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Which is worse for you, a random bedtime or getting less sleep overall?

One study that looked at kids' sleep and behavior patterns might have missed the bigger picture. Another study looks at academic performance.




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What is thirdhand smoke?

Thirdhand smoke is residual smoke and chemicals that linger in surfaces and still cause harm to people and animals.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Students get better grades when phones are banned

Those struggling academically saw 14% increase in test scores.




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Don't put kids' plastic dinnerware in dishwasher

American Academy of Pediatrics warns heat from dishwasher can cause toxins to leach into food.




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What you need to know about the new child car seat guidelines

The AAP clarified their child car seat guidelines to make them easier for parents to follow.



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Kids who create imaginary worlds grow up to be better at open-ended thinking

Study finds that only 17 percent of children create deep imaginary worlds but they also exhibit higher levels of creativity.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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7 myth-busting facts about sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is a misunderstood sleep disorder that's buried in more myths than facts.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why kids shouldn't play football until they're 18

The doctor who discovered the dangers of concussions says kids should avoid high-impact sports until they are 18.



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Why meditation is better than detention

Some schools are trying meditation instead of detention for their students ... and it's working.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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When should a person be considered an adult?

Forget 18. Research shows that the human brain does not fully mature until much later.



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A child born with severe spina bifida has new mobility and new possibilities

Today, Brody Moreland is a blur of motion as he chases toys. But for the first 6 months of his life, he barely moved. He was born with severe spina bifida.



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'In Your Face: The New Science of Human Attraction'

A new book shows us how our faces reveal our true selves.



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Cheating spouse? New study gives clues

Wondering if your spouse is cheating on you? Check to see how comfortable they are with sex, or how happy they are in the relationship.



  • Research & Innovations

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New study has good news and bad news about teen sexual health

New survey compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds condom use is up, but teen sexual behavior has not changed over the last decade, mea



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How to talk to your daughter about puberty

It's got to happen sooner or later. So take a deep breath — and a big sip of wine if you need it — and follow these tips for talking to your daughter about




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How to talk to your son about puberty

Tips for moms on how, when, and what to talk about when talking to your son about puberty.




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Sex with an ex common among young adults, according to study

Having sex with an ex seems to be a fairly typical part of the breakup process for young adults, a new study shows.



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Too much TV may lower sperm count

Guys may now have another reason to get off the couch: Watching TV has been linked to lower sperm counts.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 couples who tied the knot after 80

We're all looking for happiness, which is why these late-in-life courtships are so inspiring.