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The future of transportation

The future of transportation




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'Athleisure': Now there's a fancy name to go with the crazy price tag on your 'workout' gear

We have a new, official word for all that gym wear you're seeing everywhere these days.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Watch the reactions when people are told they're beautiful

These before-and-after shots perfectly capture the moment a compliment is received.



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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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My winter morning and evening skin care routine

As a natural-beauty product tester and writer, I've tried hundreds of products and am happy to share what works for me. Hint: Simplicity is the key.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This finch has a coat of many colors, but its head hue is the key

Gouldian finches can have red, black or yellow heads and researchers want to know why.




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Songbirds are struggling with noise pollution

Human noise is changing how some birds sing, while causing chronic stress and reproductive problems in others.




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Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.




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This woodpecker loves a good wildfire, but megafires? Not so much

Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives.




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Birds are in trouble, but you can help them

Two-thirds of bird species in North America are at risk due to global warming, says Audubon, which offers new report and tools to help.




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A record number of condor chicks hatched in the Southwest this year

California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500.




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Why new buildings in NYC are about to become much safer for birds

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.




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Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.




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Birds and bats have strange gut bacteria, and it might help them fly

BIrds and bats don't seem to rely on their gut bacteria for the same things we do.




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Bird flu more common but less deadly than estimated

The H5N1 influenza virus, also known as "bird flu," may well be more prevalent and less deadly than health officials had thought, according to a new study publi



  • Research & Innovations

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Autism linked to fever or flu in pregnancy

Children are more likely to have autism if their mothers had the flu or a prolonged fever during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.



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Should schools be closed during flu outbreaks?

New report finds that closing schools during a flu epidemic could halt the spread of the illness and keep people out of the emergency room.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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New rules on mutant bird flu research stir debate

The government released a framework to determine to fund research that could create a version of the bird flu virus that could infect by airborne droplets.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest

A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest United States.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Bird flu: 6 things you should know about the new virus

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Negative tweets about flu vaccine are 'contagious'

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.




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Your birth year determines which strain of flu will kick your butt

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.



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The truth about getting the flu shot

If you're getting the vaccine this year, here are four things you should know about side effects, effectiveness and risks.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Meet 'The Spirit Farmer' of South Georgia

Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer.



  • Arts & Culture

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Four politically incorrect predictions about Hurricane Irene

When crisis hits, the jokesters come out of the woodwork. Here is what to expect.




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10 things you didn't know about hurricanes

These violent storms both frighten us and fascinate us, and there's a lot you may not know about them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Forecast for U.S.: Weird but eventful

Six more weeks of winter, eh? The bizarre weather outside is more like spring, with a blizzard in Denver and tornado warnings and watches elsewhere all in the s



  • Climate & Weather

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Chemical pollution is causing preventable cancer, says President's Cancer Panel

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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8 things you didn't know about prairie dogs

These burrowing rodents build their own towns, they help the environment, and they even talk about us.




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8 things you didn't know about wombats

We've rounded up some adorable wombat photos and some surprising facts about the wombat.




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Plastic Bank: How to solve the plastic pollution problem and poverty at the same time

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.




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10 things you didn't know about Johnny Appleseed

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.




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With a focus on sustainability and the future, Walmart enhances the way it does business

Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges.




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Seeking Sustainable Beauty Products: Are Consumers Being Heard?

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all




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Could lights be the future of pesticides?

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.




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Ernie Els' drive for an autism cure

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.




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Yes, girls can be passionate about coding, too

Vidcode is challenging stereotypes and turning more girls into techies.




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How a tribe of hunter-gatherers helped me put death into perspective

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.



  • Arts & Culture

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How the Bio Revolution could transform the competitive landscape

The disruption ahead extends well beyond healthcare. Are you prepared?




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Survey: Dutch consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health.



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A mother-daughter conversation about the environment, MNN

Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environme




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How can I find mold in my home and what do I do about it?

This is how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.



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How can I cut back on the cost and impact of my commute?

Vanessa explains how to cut back on the waste of commuting.




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Can I recycle plastic bottle caps? How about motor oil?

Vanessa answers questions on recycling, including plastic bottle caps, plastic overwrap, motor oil, glass and taped cardboard boxes.




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What can I put in my compost pile?

Composting doesn't have to be about following rigid rules, and can be as easy as you make it.




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Why outdoor education for kids matters

Kids spend less time outside than ever — but some innovative educators want to change that.




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The gross truth about your pool water

Let's put it this way — it's not the chlorine that's making you queasy.




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Why Dutch parents drop their kids in the woods

Definitely not helicopter parenting, some Dutch kids get "dropped" in the woods at night to learn independence.




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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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Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles



  • Organic Farming & Gardening