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SolarCity launches MySolar loan program for lease-shy homeowners

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.




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Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.



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Super-efficient solar power system sets record

A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright.




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​What’s the best way to heat your house?

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.



  • Remodeling & Design

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A parade of fictional bears, starting with Teddy

Whether they were based on the real thing or imagined, we welcomed these bears into our homes with abandon.




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Pixar's latest little hero has a fear of water

New animated short 'Piper,' about a sandpiper with hydrophobia, will appear before the highly anticipated 'Finding Dory.'



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Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen'

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.



  • Climate & Weather

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Meet the defiant grandmothers who still call Chernobyl home

The compelling documentary 'Babushkas of Chernobyl' offers a haunting and beautiful picture of life in a disaster area thought lost to humanity.



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How you can visit the Shire ... in Guatemala

The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why space roles are so good for women

It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past.



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'Star Wars' planet is a remote, real-life paradise here on Earth

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'



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Teens serenade John Williams with 'Star Wars'

John Williams even comes out to greet the two teenagers after their finish their recital.



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The true story of a legendary coyote is coming to Hollywood

Two Toes, the original wiley coyote of the American West, is on the verge of howling on the silver screen.




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When you turn 18 in Italy, you get a 'culture bonus' of over $500

With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday.



  • Arts & Culture

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Leo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' is a sweeping look at climate change

You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online.



  • Climate & Weather

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Werner Herzog goes 'Into the Inferno'

Werner Herzog's investigates our fascination with volcanoes in his latest movie, Netflix's "Into the Inferno."



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Here's how all the Pixar movies are connected

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.



  • Arts & Culture

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Sale of 19th-century village in Quebec comes with a plot twist

Used often in film productions, the lovingly preserved Canadiana Village is mostly for show.




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Astronomers may have just discovered Luke Skywalker's home world

Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away.




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'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Famed Azure Window arch in Malta is no more

Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Watching nature documentaries boosts happiness, says study

Anxiety and fear give way to joy and awe when we tune into scenes of the natural world, finds a study commissioned by BBC, makers of "Planet Earth II."



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Mom? … Anybody? Adorable bear cub needs a hand with clingy scallop

This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it.




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New documentary busts myths about anxiety

"It's 'Just' Anxiety," a film by Susan Polis Schutz, shows how the mental health issue manifests itself in various people and how they treated it successfully.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.




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This canoe documentary is almost too beautiful to watch

Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why you should watch 'Okja'

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message

On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon.



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A 'Last Jedi' battle was filmed on Earth's largest salt flat

The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures

From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth.




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6 of your childhood movies your kids will love

Some films from way back when may not be as OK as you remember. Here are a few that are just good, clean fun.




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'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance

After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again.



  • Research & Innovations

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How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs'

"Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why 'Beetlejuice' is a feminist classic

On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey

Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska.




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8 movies where scenery is the star

Here are some movies with impressive scenery that you can see in person.




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Shelter dog is new 'Lady and the Tramp' star

A star is born as terrier mix Monte leaves a shelter and heads to Hollywood.




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7 ways to whiten teeth naturally

Skip the abrasive chemicals in commercial teeth whiteners and reach for some pineapple instead. Here are several ways to naturally whiten your teeth.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What you need to know about measles

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.




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What are natural flavors vs. artificial flavors?

Are natural flavors better and safer than artificial flavors? The answer may surprise you. Here's everything you need to know about flavor engineering.




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What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?)

As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious.




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Why red meat raises your cancer risk

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs

Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry?

Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills.




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Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.




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Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.




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Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1

The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course.