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Photography duo creates whimsical eye candy

Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís take inspiration from architecture and design and create colorful, geometric photos.



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Capturing Florida's chameleons, one small invasive reptile at a time

Herpers are people who search for chameleons at night and remove the invasive species from the wild. What happens next, though, is controversial.




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See the winners from National Geographic's travel photography contest

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.



  • Climate & Weather

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Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.



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Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother

A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.




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What happened to Baby Yoda Cat?

A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events.




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13 unexpected leap year facts

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.




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A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches

A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again.




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Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart

Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project.




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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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Whatever happened to autumn?

Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out.



  • Climate & Weather

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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



  • Climate & Weather

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This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing

A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did we turn our backs on bar soap?

Somewhere along the line, we became a nation of liquid soap junkies. New research show sales of bar soap are down.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What your nose shape says about the evolution of your ancestors

Whether long and narrow or short and wide, your nose is ideally adapted to a particular environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The bride wore rolls and rolls of toilet paper

Designers craft amazing wedding dresses out of rolls of toilet paper for annual contest.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Lacoste swaps out iconic croc logo for endangered species

Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition 'Save Our Species' polos benefit the International Union for Conservation of Nature.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Bonterra: Our Organic Grapes Make Better Wine

Bonterra: Our Organic Grapes Make Better Wine




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GE Ecomagination Series: Pete Van Deventer CEO of SynapSense

Join host Robert Reiss as he interviews Pete Van Deventer of SynapSense and Maryrose Sylvester of GE Intelligent Platforms to discuss GE’s green partnership w



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GE Ecomagination Series: Jim Pape of SunPower

Join host Robert Reiss as he interviews Jim Pape of SunPower and Mark Dellinger of Orange County Californina on making Public / Private Projects work.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Keeping Smart Appliances Safe

Have you considered a smart appliance? The global market has increased fivefold in the last four years.



  • Protection & Safety

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Climate rap battle: Gore vs. Monckton

The Juice News brilliantly raps a commentary on climate change, Copenhagen, and how to save the world from ourselves.



  • Climate & Weather

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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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Infographic: Celebrities' fans, fees and followers

Our data crunchers take a look at how the eco-stars stack up.



  • Arts & Culture

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This apartment will anticipate your every move

The Brain of Things smart home will turn your home into a robot.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How to photograph wildlife from a boat

How does a photographer manage to focus on a subject, get a sharp image and avoid motion sickness all at the same time?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Teen creates app to help kids avoid lunchroom rejection

Sit With Us app helps kids navigate the lunchroom without opening themselves up to bullying or rejection.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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We tried the Lose It app's Snap It feature

Is tracking the calories in your food as easy as snapping a picture?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Free Google app turns old photo prints into glare-free digital images

Google's free PhotoScan takes five separate digital images of a print and combines them to create an image that's better than one taken with your phone.



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18 apps to help you keep your New Year's resolutions

From losing weight to learning a language, these apps will help you stay on track.



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China fights toilet paper greed with face scans

China's 'toilet revolution' includes facial recognition hardware at tourist spots to distribute toilet paper.



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What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer

Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The new Apple Watch 4 is a boon for boomers

It's not just a watch, it is a whole new communications platform.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill?

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Why do cats love paper and plastic so much?

Just why is that grocery bag or holiday wrapping paper so irresistable to your feline friend? Scientists have some thoughts on why cats love paper and plastic.




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MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021.




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Cape Hatteras National Seashore: A user&#39;s guide

North Carolina's Outer Banks area offers opportunities for a wide range of activities, from quiet reflection to any water-based recreational activity you can dr



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Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis: A user&#39;s guide

Theodore Wirth Park in Minnesota goes beyond the usual amenities with a 15-acre garden and bird sanctuary, mountain biking trails and even a snow-tubing trail w



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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: A user&#39;s guide

The 21 islands that make up Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will reveal a whole new side of Wisconsin — just be sure to bring your kayak for the best view.



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What happens when humans aren&#39;t allowed to touch each other?

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Cleaning the waters of Chesapeake Bay

The unique ecosystem found in Chesapeake Bay has been under strain due to water pollution, but with partners like Siemens, the community is making strides to im



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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For safer, cheaper pest control, just add ants

Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Want a cider apple orchard? Here&#39;s what to plant

With a little help from a famous seventh-generation orchardist, I narrow down some of the best varieties to plant for a backyard orchard.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Just in time for Valentine&#39;s Day, a Tinder-style app ... for cows

A new app called Tudder promises to help lonely cows find their perfect match, Tinder-style.




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Apple trees are mysteriously dying all across America and nobody knows why

In some regions, as many as 80 percent of trees could be in danger from RAD or rapid apple decline.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Do pit bulls make good therapy dogs?

Every kind of dog can be a feel-good story wrapped in fur. Just ask King, the former shelter dog who has inspired countless people.




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This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the &#39;wrong&#39; kind of dog

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.




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Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima&#39;s nuclear meltdown in Japan

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.




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A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.