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A not-so-nutty professor brings science to the masses on YouTube

Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi



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Meet Diane MacEachern: Mother, mentor, author and activist

Green mom blogger Diane MacEachern shares her thoughts on picket lines, the state of U.S. politics and how to create a better quality of life.




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Stunning photo project explores our complex relationship with the night sky

Time-lapse artists and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović traveled North America and photographed the impact of light pollution in ‘SKYGLOW.’



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Meet the cecropia moth, the largest moth in North America

If you think it looks cool, wait till you see its caterpillars.




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OMG ... another Kindle killer

Barnes & Noble announces the Nook an e-Reader that matches the Kindle in price but includes full color.



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Energy and sports drinks are rotting your tooth enamel and other news to know

This weekend, before your kids hit the baseball and softball fields, read about how energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, plus take a look at a few




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Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome

Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun.



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12 tips for better macro photography on your phone

Here's how to capture gorgeous close-up photos in any scenario, with nothing but your smartphone and an affordable lens attachment.



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Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems)

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Apple iPad Mini: Too much hype, not enough heft?

Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe



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Honest Cooking Magazine for the iPad is for reading, not for cooking

This all-article, no-recipe magazine about food and cooking packs a lot into its first free issue.




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OpenTable pays $10 million to buy Foodspotting

Open Table pays $10 million to Foodspotting for its library of user-generated restaurant food photos.



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Nintendinitis, Playstation rash and other odd technology-related injuries

Tech-lovers beware: from carpal tunnel syndrome to tinnitus, here are just 5 of the ways your devices may injure you.



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Apple iOS 7 causing motion sickness for many

Complaints of illness and vertigo are zooming in to Apple.



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How to spot greenwashing

Get The Greenwash Guide, a free primer on how to spot really green vs. greenwashed products.



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Thursday food 'nooooo:' Organic bottled water

Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so!




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Alternatives to glass wine bottles

Are all the alternative packages green or are some of them greenwashed?




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Got any eco-friendly tips for my 50-mile daily commute?

How can I make my 50-mile daily commute more eco-friendly? Use the cruise control, properly inflate your tires and don't use your air-conditioning.




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Close encounters of the automotive kind

The nine lives of an auto journalist. I was nearly a goner on several continents. Believe me, these stories weren't as amusing then as they are now.




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What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation?

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'




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A Smarter way to find your way around Paris (and maybe other cities)

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.



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What does happiness have to do with leadership? A lot more than you think

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.




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How emotional work adds to the gender gap

By default, women take on the role of rememberer and organizer, and all that mental labor adds up, even if the rest of the family can't see it.




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Bill Gates thinks robots should be taxed. Is he right?

Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live?



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What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city?

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.




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This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse

Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate.



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Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.




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This robot may be flipping your burgers soon

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?




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We could learn a lot about vocational training from Finland

Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




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Students create robot that can throw a Frisbee

Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test.



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SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.




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Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again'

Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion.




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5 ways to get kids into nature photography

Getting kids outside in the great outdoors and teaching them a love for the environment is easy enough. Just hand them a camera.




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Another global warming denier inches closer to Washington

Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee is about to experience change.




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Palin and Clinton battle in WV, where shots are fired at cap-and-trade

West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate.




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New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.




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For Pawlenty, it's not easy being green

Tim Pawlenty, the former Minnesota governor, is perhaps the greenest Republican candidate running for president, but he was once even greener.




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The Squatty Potty makes me feel skinny

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Recycled glass Coke bottles treated to high-design afterlife in Japan

Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.




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This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.




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What's the difference between cellulose sponges and those other kitchen sponges?

By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill.




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'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed

Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'




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'Sharknado 4': No, we're really not kidding

Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet?



  • Arts & Culture

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Is the 'Gilmore Girls' revival perfect or a hot mess? Yes

Spoiler alert: Everyone's talking about 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, but for those who have remained unspoiled, this review lets some of its secrets out.



  • Arts & Culture

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Carrie Underwood's dog tackles paralysis with hydrotherapy

Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs.




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David Attenborough 'coming to terms' with memory loss (but no, he's not retiring)

Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring.



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In defense of sweet potatoes

Celebrity chefs are calling out sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, but know this: there's a place for sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table.




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11 quotes about dogs and the famous people who said them

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.




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22 things you may not know about squirrels

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.