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Aluminum-clad Airship prefab is a durable, off-grid tiny home (Video)

Built using aluminum, stainless steel and wood, this modular prefab is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled.




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Rivian introduces 3 ton "electric adventure vehicles"

Is this really the future we want?




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Wildlife selfies are a terrible idea

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.




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Meet the monkeyface prickleback, the hero we all need

This vegetarian tidepool dweller could be an answer to dietary protein in times of climate crisis, but who could ever eat a charmer like this?




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Computer program solves mysteries of fossilized leaves

The new program can learn and classify leaves so well that it could reveal the "tree of life" of ancient plants.




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Is Paper "a printer you actually want"?

Designer Ludwig Rensch thinks it is, and so do a lot of other people.




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Computer program perfectly replicates your handwriting

Now you can handwrite letters on your computer.




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Computer program creates city tree inventories

Using satellite and Google maps images, the program can count and identify the city's trees.




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Having Facebook friends is associated with a longer life

A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community.




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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: Dark-eyed junco is the picture of spring

Our photo of the day comes from Jackson County, Oregon.




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Photo: Burrowing owl and a moonrise

Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California.




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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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This tiny prefab's big mission is to help at-risk youth

This tiny house has a distinctive peaked roof and a warm, modern interior.




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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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Small carbon-neutral house in Australia built with recycled materials

Constructed as an "apartment-house" hybrid, this prototypical 753-square-foot house makes the most of a small lot.




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Photo: Carijoa coral is a vision of snowflakes

Our photo of the day delivers a bit of winter reverie from the waters of Australia.




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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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Half of people who drive think people who bike are less than human

Why are we not surprised?




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Australian high school gets rid of trash cans

Students will have to take home any waste that is not recyclable or compostable.




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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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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: How forests bring us together

The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.




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New forest research project works to conserve caribou in western Alberta

Woodland caribou are an iconic but threatened species throughout Canada. They’re natural prey to bears and wolves, who can gain easier access to Caribou habitat through forest roads, pipelines, and other human disturbances.




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How sustainable forestry can help the legacy of African American Landowners

As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.




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53 schools win the Green Ribbon for 2019

Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019.




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Secret food habits of caribou suggest habitat improvements

Woodland caribou are considered threatened throughout much of Canada’s vast boreal forest.




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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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American government wants to put more food in your gas tank

Oh, the farmer and the oilman should be friends. But they are fighting over ethanol.




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A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter

And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be.




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5 simple steps for soil-friendly eating

If we don't take care of the soil, the soil will lose its ability to take care of us.




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America is facing a sugar shortage

But is that a bad thing?




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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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Is the climate crisis coming for your wine?

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...




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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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Apple makes it tougher to text and drive

A new "do not disturb while driving" feature is coming with the next OS update. Will people use it?




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Former Facebook exec says social media is "ripping apart the social fabric"

At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.




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It's time to stand up for our right to repair

We should be able to fix the things we own, not be limited by manufacturers' unwillingness to provide access.




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The rise of Silicon Valley's screen abolitionists

Many parents who work in the tech industry are opting to go screen-free at home.




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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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'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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We Breathe What We Buy: How palm oil is driving air pollution in Asia

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.




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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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Cats with contraband become international prison trend

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.




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Photo: Ricky the Jaguarundi

This small cat species is native to South America.




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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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Prepare for the rise of robotic pets

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.




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Parisian micro-apartment incorporates space-dividing 'library wall'

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.




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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.