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Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change

Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps.




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New Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ brings new features to the tiny computer

A suitable celebration of Pi Day.




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Photo: Open wide and say 'ahhh'

Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada.




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Studded with sea debris, these wild paintings are ocean 'portals'

Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state.




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Ingenious micro-apartment renovation includes a 'disappearing kitchen' (Video)

Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne.




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312 sq. ft. micro-apartment is a 'hotel-home hybrid' (Video)

An existing 1960s studio apartment in Melbourne has been transformed into a more efficient one-bedroom apartment.




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Blooming 3D jelly cakes are made with seaweed (Video)

Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna.




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Nanopad is a 236 sq. ft. micro-apartment in historic building (Video)

This redesigned space in a 1920s Art Deco building features a new layout that better maximizes space and light.




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Accessible tiny home helps elderly woman age in place gracefully (Video)

This lovely little home was built for a woman who wants to be closer to her loved ones, without losing her autonomy.




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Yardstix delivers modern, compact "backyard architecture" made from cross-laminated timber

This company creates modern, energy-efficient versions of the backyard 'granny flat'.




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Watch these sharks WALK around looking for food (video)

Four species of walking sharks have been discovered in the waters off northern Australia and New Guinea.




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Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest

Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ...




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Calling all birders: A new study is seeking participants in the Southeast U.S. this summer

Though it sounds like a technical term more suited for computer programming, avicaching is actually a growing practice that encourages birders to collect and share their data from bird-watching through an internationally known phone app.




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Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week: Project Learning Tree announces 2019 Leadership in Education Award Winners

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award.




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Three great ideas for the outdoorsy dad

About one in six men in the United States are fathers. That’s more than 70 million dads . It can be tempting to focus their Father’s Day on finding the perfect camping gadget, the best new fishing rod, or the latest hiking gear.




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High school students MAP the future of forests at Michigan State University

Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that.




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Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species

Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species.




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Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change.




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Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage.




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Gardening in outer space is going to be tough

People are talking about moving to the moon and Mars, but what is everyone going to eat?




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Sri Lankan farmers have an ingenious way to deter wild elephants

It involves planting another surprising crop.




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These dogs may save the citrus industry from a devastating pandemic

Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy




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Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.




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Staggering quantities of food are being destroyed due to coronavirus

Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament.




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Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.




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That's not a roof on the Chicago Apple store; it is the poster child for unsustainable design

It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure.




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Smartphones have made parenting harder than ever

Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way."




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Apple facilities now run 100% renewable world-wide

They are pushing their suppliers to go green too.




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This could be the last drone video flyover of Apple Park

Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely."




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The New MacBook Air is made from recycled aluminum. Is this a big deal?

Sort of, but there is less to it than meets the eye.




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Climate change is top threat, says US Navy commander

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the US Pacific Command says that the biggest long-term security threat in the Pacific region is climate change.




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GM mosquitoes to fight dengue fever during the world cup

Dengue isn't fun, that's why Brazil has been using genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce the populations of mosquitoes that spread it. But not everyone is happy about this method.




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Why it's important to buy fair trade coconut products

Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile.




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'RiverBlue' documentary wants to save our rivers from the denim industry

If you care about water quality and ethical textile production, then this is a project worth supporting. Watch the trailer and be inspired to help.




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Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<




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New rodent with novel features discovered

The hog-nosed rat (Hyorhinomys stuempkei) possesses traits never seen by the scientific community before.




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Peacock begonia's mysterious iridescent blue hue lets it thrive in the dark

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.




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Video: A mama dog nurses a cat

Yeah, we didn't believe it at first either. Apparently unlikely animal friendships go really far.




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Artists carve huge forest 'SOS' to highlight palm oil's destructive impact (Video)

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.




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Baby snow leopard makes its debut at Chicago zoo

This ferociously cute snow leopard cub is poised to paw playfully at your heartstrings.




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Save your designer sofa from the cat with the Krabhuis, the designers's cardboard box

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.




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Rare African golden cat kittens photographed for the first time

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.




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Camera trap captures first video of lion in Gabon in 20 years

Good news from Gabon: Conservation efforts in Batéké Plateau National Park are rewarded with a sighting of an animal thought to have disappeared from the region.




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Man & his rescue cat travel 31,000 miles in their camper van (Video)

Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van.




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Homemade cat food can be dangerous for your pet

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.




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Modern 226 sq. ft. micro-home is hidden in converted garage

A derelict garage is transformed into a compact, minimalist living space.




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Boomer couple escapes harsh winters with minimalist van conversion (Video)

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.




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Spacious Fox Sparrow tiny house is great for entertaining friends (Video)

Thanks to some careful, clever details, this 24-foot-long tiny house feels big, bright and open.




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Multifunctional stair of the week is a deconstructed sculptural element

This cascading staircase not only moves people, it can display books and other trinkets too.




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301 sq. ft. micro-apartment renovation 'condenses the world in one room'

Two 'active' walls enable this small living space to become flexible and adaptable throughout the day.