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App serves as 'eyes' for the visually impaired

Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people.




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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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Entrepreneur turns sandals into fresh water (and it's not a magic trick)

How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities.




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How LEDs can save sea turtles' lives

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.




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One company is on a mission to turn apartment complexes into communities

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.




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How one volunteer built one of Facebook's biggest environmental pages

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.




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What's wrong with eating hot dogs, lunch meat and bacon?

Packed full of unhealthy nitrates, processed meats like hot dogs and bacon harbor health risks you should know about.




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To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.



  • Insights on Organization

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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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How Indian insurance companies can respond to coronavirus

To navigate the next normal, Indian insurers must consider the potential recovery scenarios and act quickly and decisively.



  • Insights on Financial Services

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I tried 5 food-based face masks, and here's how they worked for me

Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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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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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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Why can't I recycle pizza boxes?

Turns out that food is one of the worst contaminants in the paper recycling process.




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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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What's the most environmentally sound way to care for my lawn?

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.




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Is your kid's lemonade stand legal?

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.




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Why we're stuck on a particular side of the bed

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.




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How one nonprofit is silencing 'lunch shamers'

Many schools take hot lunches away from kids who have a negative balance in their lunch accounts.




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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

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Milwaukee River gets clean with the help of Leinenkugel's Brewing Company

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.




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Why it's OK to disagree about politics

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.




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It's the boomers 'wot won it'

Once again, a vote in the U.K. demonstrates a demographic and cultural divide that's changing politics.




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Beverage cart spins out of control at O'Hare

An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild.




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Skating on fresh ice is a treat, especially when life gets complicated

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.




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Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.




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Bougainville residents overwhelmingly vote to become world's newest nation

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.




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New Zealand opens Paparoa Track, first new 'Great Walk' in 25 years

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.




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Take a visual tour through England's Lake District National Park

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.




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Scientists don't know why Polaris is so weird

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.




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One of Japan's most spectacular ancient sky mysteries has been solved

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.




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The 2024 total solar eclipse may 'outshine' 2017

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.




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'Granny pods' are the latest alternative to nursing homes

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Teen driver at home? Here's how to keep insurance costs down

If you have teenage drivers and are trying to live within your means, here are a few tips for keeping insurance costs down.




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It's never too late to learn these 10 personal finance skills

​No matter how practiced we are at managing our money, it’s never too late to learn new hacks. Try these 10 tips to revamp some of your financial habits.




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10 ways today's college students can lower their student debt

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.




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What you need to know about your child's teeth

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What's so healthy about nuts?

Take a look at the nutritional benefits of 5 popular tree nuts, and you'll realize nuts are a great snack!




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Brian Penn: 'The Champ's' Biggest Fan

Aflac employee and Auburn alumnus rallies colleagues to raise more than $70,000 for boy with leukemia.




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Tim Wakeman's mission is to inspire at-risk youth

An Aflac CSR Hero volunteers to instill a sense of purpose and confidence in New Hampshire children who need it most.




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There may be a good reason why we enter a 'food coma' after dinner

Sea slugs could tell us a lot about why we fall into a food coma.




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Why do we eat more when we're with our friends and family?

It's not just that your mom encourages second helpings. Studies show that a phenomenon called "social facilitation" is one factor in why we overeat with others.




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Why some foods 'taste too good' to stop eating

A new study seeks to define what a 'hyper-palatable' food is, and how they're specifically designed to make us eat more than we should.




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'Tis the season for setting your food boundaries

The holiday season is a weighted one, full of food and food-pushers. Here's how to gently, but firmly, stand your ground.




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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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Eating local might not be as important as what you eat

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.




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Make a simple homemade electrolyte drink

Don't spend money on bottled electrolyte water when you can make your own. This homemade electrolyte drink is healthier than sugar-filled store-bought versions.




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10 foods to improve your mood

Those so-called comfort foods aren't doing you any favors.




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The 'End of Plenty' - PART 1

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.



  • Research & Innovations