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For fire-breathing supercars, hybrids are the future

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.




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The truth about preworkout supplements

These supplements may just change the way you feel while you're working out and not much else.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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New ninja lanternshark species lights up the sea

The newly identified species isn't the only glowing shark in the ocean, but it is the first found in the Pacific coast of Central America.




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Iran's car market is opening up

Sales of German luxury cars are up since the sanctions lifted.




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Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.




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Groups sue FDA over GMO salmon

A coalition of plaintiffs hit the FDA with a lawsuit saying it did not consider environmental risks when it approved the genetically modified fish.




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New York chef offers broth in to-go cups

We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York.




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Kellogg's cafe to dish up 'artisanal' cereal

You could buy two boxes of cereal for what one bowl will cost at Kellogg's Time Square cafe, but you'd have to add your own lemon zest.




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How do we keep up with all the food recalls?

With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry.




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Can ocean plastic end up in seafood?

Scientists are are trying to understand why fish eat ocean plastic, how it affects them and how it affects their predators — including us.




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Roundup cover-up? Book paints troubling portrait of the world's most popular weed killer

Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up'

Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag.




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Zero-emission fuel cell backup power now available for RVs

Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown.




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NASA just found plumes of water vapor bursting from Jupiter's moon

Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface.




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Astronomers discover galaxy with 3 supermassive black holes

The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years.




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Quadrantids to light up the night sky

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.




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Jupiter's atmosphere is still putting on a show

NASA continues to share stunning images from Juno's travels around Jupiter, and they put the planet in a whole new light.




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Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.




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When you have 5 generations under one roof, the club sandwich metaphor has to grow up

Multi-generation living may get even more multi-generational if current demographic trends — like boomers aging — continue.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Forget Black Friday: Support your kids and Small Business Saturday instead

Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Real-life Willy Wonka drives up cost of cocoa

Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures.




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Everyone's a winner when you support local farmers

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.




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Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup.




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Blue Legacy - St. Louis: Upstream America

Learn about the importance of the city that marks a dividing line in the Mississippi River.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 creative ways to upcycle your plastic bottles

These DIY projects will have you see plastic bottles in completely new ways.



  • Arts & Culture

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Google's super solar mirrors

Google announces breakthrough in mirror technology that could cut the costs of solar thermal power in half.



  • Research & Innovations

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ARRA update: DOE and clean energy

The U.S. Department of Energy’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act update webinar archive is now available for viewing.




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Green energy projects still getting government support

The funding behind many environmental policies is getting cut, but the loan guarantee program for green energy projects is thriving.




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Fisker misses $10M payment, is bankruptcy imminent?

Luxury automaker Fisker has officially missed a $10 million payment to the Department of Energy. Is a bankruptcy filing next?




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Miracle puppy rescued from rubble in Bahamas

Trapped, starving dog is rescued weeks after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas.




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Should cities ban disposable cups and plates?

This is not a tempest in a disposable teacup, but a very big problem.




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Will you recycle a cup if your name is on it?

We make interesting decisions when we choose what to recycle and what to throw in the trash.




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10 things you didn't know about red Solo cups

Robert Hulseman, the man who created the iconic cup, has died, but his impact lives on.




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Are you one of the 'weirdos' who picks up litter?

When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature.




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Now that China doesn't want it, our plastic is piling up

Several months into China's ban on most waste imports, a new study paints a sobering yet optimistic view of how we need to handle our plastic.




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Is the ketchup packet the new straw?

How much of a difference can small changes, like recyclable ketchup packets, make?




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The clothes you donate don't always end up on people's backs

A large portion of the clothing you donate ends up in the landfill. Here's why — and what you can do about it.




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Starbucks proves you can recycle coffee cups

Starbucks just recycled 25 million unused Starbucks cups, and that's good news. But don't ditch your reusable travel mug just yet.




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From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions

By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship.



  • Research & Innovations

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When music speaks to you, your brain syncs up with the musician's

New research suggests why we feel so in tune with performers at a concert, and it's called "inter-brain coherence."



  • Research & Innovations

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7 superlative flying animals

From the fastest to the heaviest, there are some impressive flying creatures in the animal kingdom, including birds, fish and snakes.




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Teaming up to save red-cockaded woodpeckers

At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.




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Why flu shots are up 3 percent from last year

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Jumping pup gives a whole new meaning to joy

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.




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Baby koala aces first checkup

Soak in the cuteness of this baby koala after her first checkup at the San Diego Zoo.




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Pastel power: Frank Gehry-designed duplex unveiled in NOLA

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother



  • Remodeling & Design

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Was superstorm Sandy costlier than Hurricane Katrina?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa



  • Climate & Weather

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Cleaning up killer gasoline

The EPA is proposing a two-thirds cut in gasoline's sulfur content, but refiners say the new law will push up gas prices.




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Dogs know we're suckers for 'puppy dog eyes'

Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.