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Five Ways Walmart is Upping Its Sustainability Game

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.




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How meditation changed a go-go-go couple

A couple disappeared into mountain silence for 18 months as part of the first substantial study on the physical and emotional impacts of meditation.




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Transforming global health supply chains through data visibility

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.



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What's up with high power factor CFLs?

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.




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What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup?

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This is how happy couples argue

A new study from the University of Tennessee looks at the multitude of ways and topics married couples argue about, with some not-so-surprising results.




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Itty-bitty NICU babies dress up for Halloween

Hospitalized infants in Kansas City are photographed wearing sweet costumes for Halloween.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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What To Do With Old, Electronic School Supplies? Dell Offers A Solution!

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a




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Teaming up to help our parks

Teaming up to help our parks



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How to find charities to support the things you care about

If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient.




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How to prep a week's worth of soups in no time

With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard.




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Catching up on green jobs news

The NAACP on the green economy, a CEO search at Veterans Green Jobs, and Indiana's green jobs future.




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Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower

New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets.



  • Research & Innovations

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Should we bioengineer superhumans that can better combat climate change?

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.




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Spiders sprayed with carbon nanotubes spin superstrong webs

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.




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Super-sensing glove allows divers to feel objects deep underwater

The glove essentially translates sonar into a sense of touch for its wearer.



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Silkworms fed carbon nanotubes produce super-silk that conducts electricity

The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff.




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Radical coffee cup design takes aim at plastic lids

The paper Unocup ditches plastic in a bid to reduce waste and improve ergonomics.




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Tune up your immune system in the garden

Do your immune system a favor and go dig in the dirt. The bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa and nematodes will do you good.




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At long last, the White House solar array is up and running

They're baaack ... nearly 30 years later, solar panels are once again gracing the roof of America's most famous neoclassical mansion.




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Germany's 'Energiewende' is picking up steam

Increased renewables, decreased emissions and falling energy prices. Germany's ambitious energy plan may be starting to pay off.




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The Negawatt is ready for its close-up

Efficiency isn't sexy, but it gives you a lot more bang for the buck.




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Are we up for the task for raising chickens?

We tracked the journey of our new chicks online as they made their way across state lines and to their new home — our home — in West Virginia.




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'Up in Arms': Book reveals more of the story behind the Bundys' takeover of national lands

Author John Temple was granted unprecedented access to the controversial family.




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Why more boomers are going bankrupt

It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand.




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What attracts us to gods, goddesses and superheroes?

A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular.



  • Arts & Culture

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Up, up and away with a Thanksgiving tradition

The secrets and science behind those giant balloon characters in the Macy's parade.



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8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting

These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.



  • Arts & Culture

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Street artists literally paint the town at Upfest

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.



  • Arts & Culture

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How do you clean up the world's coasts? One volunteer at a time

Each year during the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, thousands of people remove trash from local waterways.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed

Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Are you a 'super recognizer'?

Only 2 percent of the population has this uniquely useful ability.



  • Protection & Safety

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California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom'

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why we need more 'super corals'

A new study finds Hawaii is home to "super corals" that were nearly destroyed 30 years ago but have rebounded despite warmer, more acidic water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news

A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing the trees. Plus, 5 ghost forests in the U.S.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to take care of newborn puppies

Puppies are born blind and mostly deaf, so they rely on you to meet all of their needs. From feeding to warmth, here's how to care for a newborn puppy.




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Meet Narwhal, the rescue puppy with a tail on his forehead

Narwhal, the healthy and happy unicorn puppy, has a tail growing out of his forehead.




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This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.




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World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary

John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas.




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Watch these rescue pups pick out their Christmas presents

A Rehoming Center in Ireland celebrates Christmas with adoptable dogs by allowing them to pick their own present from donated toys.




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Wolf puppies play fetch, surprising researchers

Wolf puppies pick up on human cues and can catch and return balls.




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Super Bowl champ celebrates by paying off adoption fees for more than 100 shelter dogs

Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrates team's Super Bowl win by paying adoption fees for pets at local shelter.




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Hurricane Dorian crawls up the Southeast coast

Residents of the coastal Southeast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian as this slow-moving storm moves north.



  • Climate & Weather

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Fatal eruption triggered a 'volcanic freeze'

Researchers studying the Anak Krakatau eruption say up to 10 million tons of ice was generated in the upper atmosphere.



  • Climate & Weather

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When to throw away your makeup

Using expired cosmetics or dirty brushes could leave you swiping bacteria across your face. Here are 5 beauty products to throw away today.



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The science behind why hipsters always end up looking the same

Conformity and anti-conformity are just two sides of the same coin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Our Philosophy on Nutrition for Dogs and Puppies

Our Philosophy on Nutrition for Dogs and Puppies




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Do Biometric Payments Get a Thumb’s Up for Safety?

Making a payment with a fingerprint can make you feel a bit like a secret agent.



  • Protection & Safety

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Greenbuild 2009 wrap up

The U.S. Green Building Council released the final statistics for Greenbuild 2009, which was held in Phoenix, Arizona.




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Al Gore pickup lines begin flooding the Internet

In light of separation from wife Tipper, jokes about the former Vice-President begin appearing. Some funny, most awful.



  • Arts & Culture