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7 DIY valentine ideas for science nerds

Do electrical circuits and chemical elements make your heart sing? Check out these fun Valentine's Day designs.




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12 transcendent transportation graveyards

Here’s a look at a few of the more famous and photogenic transportation graveyards, the final resting place of planes, trains and automobiles.




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Push toward transit-oriented housing proves divisive in California

Despite its aim to ease a housing crunch and kill congestion, California's Senate Bill 827 has its detractors.




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What is thirdhand smoke?

Thirdhand smoke is residual smoke and chemicals that linger in surfaces and still cause harm to people and animals.



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Sex with an ex common among young adults, according to study

Having sex with an ex seems to be a fairly typical part of the breakup process for young adults, a new study shows.



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Sexual addiction not a 'real' mental disorder, study suggests

New research concludes that hypersexuality is not a neurological or physiological disorder, but just heightened libido.



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Women love a man with a beard, but only when a beard is hard to find

The popularity of weird beards and mustaches among young men living in Brooklyn, N.Y., may be more than just a hipster fad.



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The legend of Utah bobcat Mr. Murderbritches

A Utah bobcat named Mr. Murderbritches was captured in 2018 after he was caught eating a farmer's chickens.




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The 5 worst oil spills on record

Planet 100 investigates the 5 worst oil spills on record and how the Gulf oil spill compares.



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Coast Guard captain takes blame for poor oil spill response

Something seems fishy ... when asked about poor response to the disaster, the head of the Louisiana Coast Guard said: 'I'm just slow and dumb.'



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The Fix: Robert Redford reflects on the Gulf oil disaster

Video: The celebrity talks about his experience in the industry and how to move forward.




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BP redirects the flow of information with Google AdWords

BP is coming under criticism for buying 'gulf oil spill' search advertising on Google. Will the company's attempt to redirect online traffic backfire?




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Oil spill video harnesses the power of the 'F' word

Billed as the first charity 'F-bomb-athon' this is of the most satisfying rants about the BP oil spill yet. Do not listen in the presence of small children.




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Weighing in on the USDA's school lunch standards

The USDA has released its new, healthier standards for school lunches. Is everyone optomistic?




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Climate change gives gardeners new options

The USDA has updated its planting-zones map for the first time in 22 years, reflecting a warmer U.S. where many southern crops are expanding north.



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Snack Facts: Raising the Bar for Nutrition Standards in Schools

An infographic makes the argument for the USDA to get involved with setting national standards for the snacks allowed to be sold in schools.




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Greenland's ice sheet melt breaks 30-year record

On Aug. 8, the Greenland ice sheet shattered a seasonal record, with more cumulative melting since record-keeping began more than three decades ago, new researc



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Global Green hands out awards, announces three-part Sandy rebuilding scheme

With a focus on solar, schools and citizen entrepreneurs, Global Green USA formally announces its plan to help devastated-by-Sandy communities in New York and N




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Sea levels could rise more than 3 feet by 2100, according to new study

Scientists say the consequences of sea-level rise could be 'horrible.'



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Arctic sea ice peak is 5th lowest on record

This winter, the Arctic ice cap expanded to a total of 5.76 million square miles — one of the lowest areas on record since 1979.



  • Climate & Weather

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Marion Cotillard gives birth to baby boy

'Inception' star and self-described hippie at heart names her first child Marcel.



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Texas woman holds Guinness record for most breast milk donated

Alicia Richman donated more than 11,000 ounces of breast milk between June 2011 and March 2012.



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Moms, where's the weirdest place you've ever pumped breastmilk?

Nursing mom becomes breastfeeding hero by pumping during a half marathon.



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Murder houses, marauding rats and Martha [Weekend link clump]

This week: Historic homes with gruesome backstories, a woman wages war against rodents and Martha Stewart pays her respects to American crafters.




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Edward Norton named U.N. biodiversity ambassador

Actor/activist excited to use new role to share that 'human well-being is intertwined fundamentally with biodiversity'.



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Bird Photo Booth captures birds at their finest

Michigan woman has a 'photo booth' to get a glimpse of the personalities of birds that visit her yard.




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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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Image Awards celebrate the beauty of invisible biological worlds

Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT.



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Citizen science and the study of birds

Volunteers help scientists understand birds and changing habitats.



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What birds can teach us about flight

Looking to the ground before taking to the air–-what ground birds can teach us about flight.




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Lord of the tree rings

Trees are outstanding historians. In fact, scientists dating back to Leonardo da Vinci recognized the value of trees. While others had figured out that you coul



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Talking to the birds to help humans

A comparative psychologist says African grey parrots have the social skills of a 2-year-old child and the intelligence of a 5-year-old.




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Political Habitat: Not in my backyard

You'll never guess who's fighting to stop the construction of a wind farm off the shores of Cape Cod. Environmentalists.



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Politicians: Want to get elected? Using swear words could help

A recent study featuring blog posts from fictitious Italian politicians found the use of swear words made candidates sound more relatable.




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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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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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4 Buddhist holidays you've likely never heard of

Here are a few of the most popular Buddhist holidays explained.



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10 Celtic gardens to inspire your moment of zen

Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens.



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Edible plants you can find in the wild (or your backyard)

If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.



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Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Ford announces which cities will get first crack at Focus Electric

Ford has announced the 19 markets that will receive the first wave of the Focus Electric in late 2011.




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5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study

5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study. A new study finds that organic food is not nutritionally superior. So is it worth the higher price? I say




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Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first

44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Blooming almond orchard set ablaze by setting sun

Freshly blossomed almond trees are illuminated by the fiery sunset in Czech Republic.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words

Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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10 spectacular, record-setting waterfalls

From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders.



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Edward Burtynsky peels back the curtain on the perils of modern existence

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.



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This scuba-diving lizard breathes by blowing an air bubble over its head

Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time.




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Tesla's Elon Musk on the (video) record

In an interview with MNN, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is candid about his company's finances, the competition, the Model S and its prospects for the future.