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8 reasons to appreciate nutrition-packed strawberries

Strawberry nutrition facts. You probably know these berries pack a vitamin C wallop, but there's a wealth of other good stuff inside including fiber, manganese,




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How to read nutrition labels

Understanding what you are eating is a crucial step to healthier living. But what do all those food labels really mean?




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Congress saves the potato's reputation

The National Potato Council lobbied Congress to include potatoes in the WIC nutritional program, claiming its exclusion sent the wrong message to consumers.




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Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day

Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why.




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Egg nutrition: Get the facts

Once feared because of cholesterol, eggs are now prized for their nutritional value. And there's more to eggs than protein. Here's why eggs are so nutritious.




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What if nutrition labels had pictures?

If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice?




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Almonds really are that good for you

The health benefits of almonds, which are an amazing superfood, are verified in several new studies.




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5 nootropic foods to boost brain function

You can get all the brain-boosting benefits from these nootropic foods instead of taking supplements, which aren't regulated.




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This beautiful photo of the moon is 50,000 images rolled into 1

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtakingly detailed composite image of our moon.




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'Dragon aurora' engulfs night sky over Iceland

An unusual spike in auroral activity culminated in this mystical aurora borealis display captured by Jingyi Zhang, a photographer and astronomer.




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Sony photography competition celebrates diverse cultures and lands

This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.



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Gorgeous supermoon — the last of 2019 — ushers in spring

Such a convergence hasn't occurred since March 1981.




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10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



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This man's love affair with icebergs will warm you on the inside

No one gets more excited about iceberg season than camera-toting Canadian Mark Gray.




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Photographers capture gorgeous images of canine pals in U.K. contest

The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies.




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14 glimpses of nature from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.




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Proposal to ban trade in polar bear parts fails at international wildlife conference

The U.S.-backed proposal was opposed by Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears.




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Google Street View puts polar bears on the map

The conservation nonprofit Polar Bears International will use the 360-degree panoramas for educational outreach and scientific research.




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At Oregon Zoo, waste heat to be transferred from the tundra to the tropics

A geothermal loop will keep a fancy new elephant house toasty with the captured heat generated by the cooling system in the polar bear habitat.




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Norwegian politicians propose housing refugees on remote Arctic archipelago

Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio?



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Catch a glimpse of polar bear drama in Smithsonian's 'Polar Bear Town'

The new season of Smithsonian Channel's 'Polar Bear Town' will explore the intersection of humans and the 'Lords of the Arctic' in Manitoba.




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What lice can tell us about human migration

The insect's DNA helps piece together our evolutionary history.



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Good vibrations: Treating brain disease with ultrasound waves

Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.



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'Star Wars' inspired engineer to study human-robot interaction

Video: Dennis Hong is living his dreams — literally — in a lab filled with wacky robots.



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Conducting science experiments behind bars

Unlocking the mysteries of science in the unlikeliest of places: Prison.



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Why sleep deprivation is an issue for kids

Video: Getting enough shut-eye really matters for children, and those who are poor need it the most.




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Using nanotechnology to create spray-on solar panels

Video: Team of chemical engineers from Austin are creating solar cells that are light, flexible, efficient and affordable.




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Butterfly research: Evolution in action

Video: Observing a split in the butterfly family tree.




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Learning from bonobos and chimpanzees

Video: Peaceful bonobos may have something to teach humans.




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Should ticket buying be a game-time decision?

Find out when it's best to shell out your cash in exchange for tickets.



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Silver saver: Art conservators hope to shine and protect silver treasures

Anyone who's ever polished silver knows that keeping the tarnish at bay is never ending work. But, you may not know that polishing also rubs away some of the pr




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Exploring the stars through simulated explosions

Astrophysicist is using 3-D images generated by a supercomputer to understand what happens with a supernova explodes.




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The relationship between music and creativity

Video: Music can spark creativity in math and science.



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The physics behind the animation

Video: The best animators know that physics will make their animation more lifelike.




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Geo-immersion makes maps come alive

Video: Maps can provide real-time traffic information and 'fastest route' suggestions using geo-immersion — new technology that blends the real and the virtua



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Crabs put the pinch on Cape Cod marshes

Hungry purple marsh crabs threaten Cape Cod salt marshes by eating crucial cordgrass.



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Dragonflies: The flying aces of the insect world

Fascinating research focuses on aerial feats of the dragonfly such as hunting and the impressive act of mating in mid-air.




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How life thrives on the ocean floor in the dark biosphere

An entire ecosystem living without light or oxygen flourishes beneath the ocean floor.




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Political Habitat: An eco and opposite reaction

Will Obama’s green cabinet give birth to the next spotted owl?




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A question from President Obama

Mother Nature Network's 'Ask Vanessa' offers unsolicited advice on the environment for the president.




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Political Habitat: Emission, impossible?

Obama steals a play from the Reagan/Bush playbook, and hopes for the opposite result.




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Political Habitat: I've never been so wrong in my life

OK, I admit. Maybe there's no such thing as climate change. Maybe it's all a hoax. Maybe.



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Political Habitat: Bailouts, bombshells and boondoggles

Step right up and watch how the government is misspending your tax dollars on the environment.




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Political Habitat: Wrong turns

"Enron could've saved us" and four other environmental predictions that didn't come true.




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The (unnoticed) suffering of BP CEO Tony Hayward

The mainstream media is ignoring the most important side of the BP oil leak story- the incredible suffering of Tony Hayward, the CEO of British Petroleum. Could




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More questions about the oil spill

We're looking at 2 to 6 months before the oil will stop gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. There are still a lot of questions that need answers.




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Ancient amulet unearthed in Cyprus has curious palindrome inscription

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.



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Evolution deniers believe in 'smorgasbord' of science

These well-educated believers have positive views of science but selectively reject certain theories that conflict with their religious beliefs.



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'Killing Jesus' puts Christ in historical, political context

Nat Geo's telling of Christ's life focuses on his plight as a human being living in such a tumultuous time.



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9 quirky Easter traditions to ponder while scarfing down your chocolate bunny

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?