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6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.




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Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.



  • Arts & Culture

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The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.



  • Arts & Culture

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Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.




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These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason

A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans.




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Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea

Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Beech trees are taking over some U.S. forests

Climate change is enabling a beech boom, according to a 30-year study, and that may spell ecological trouble.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks

As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.'




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5 reasons why biodiversity is a big deal

Earth's species are now vanishing at rates unprecedented in human history. That matters for more reasons than many people realize.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What are green energy sources

alternative energy sources are means of turning renewable energy into green electricity, using things like wind turbines or solar power.




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Soon-to-be abandoned mine shafts could provide geothermal energy

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.




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Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Richard Branson's Necker Island to install solar, wind

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.



  • Arts & Culture

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Crickets suspected in 'sonic attacks' on U.S. diplomats in Cuba

The bizarre, unexplained sounds that harmed American diplomats working in Cuba may have come from the Indies short-tailed cricket.




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Painted lady butterflies fill the skies over southern California

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.




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Earth Day from the South Lawn

Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your ques




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Let's get Earth Day over with so we can get back to education and action

As marketers use Earth Day to hock anything and everything, including a 'Real Housewives' episode, bloggers weigh in on the ridiculousness of it all.




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Teachers: Submit your Earth Day lesson plan, win cool stuff

Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom.




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5 eco-awesome Earth Day books for kids

Cuddle up with your favorite snuggle bunny and one of these great green reads to celebrate Earth Day with your family.




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DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut

Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis.




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Killer whale calf's birth is a ray of hope for endangered Puget Sound group

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.




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When an iceberg falls in the ocean, does it make a sound?

What does a splintering iceberg sound like underwater? Imagine the cracks and pops of an ice cube melting in a glass of lemonade multiplied on a colossal scale.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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2.7-million-year-old soil found under Greenland ice sheet

Buried thousands of feet under Summit, the highest point on Greenland's ice sheet, is a soil born before humans ever walked on Earth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why does beef from a local farm cost so much more than what's in the grocery store?

While Morieka Johnson usually loves a good bargain, she knows that when it comes to local, sustainably raised beef, you get what you pay for.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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3 solar-powered gifts for a Burner dad

Jenn Breckenridge of the Burn Clean blog recommends 3 fun, funky & functional gifts for Father's Day.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Father's Day songs: A guide

Father's Day songs. If you need a list of Father's Day songs to go with your celebration, you're in luck.



  • Arts & Culture

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Seasonal recipes: 5 for Father's Day breakfast

Kids will love to help make these five recipes that veer away from traditional pancakes or fried eggs. Dads will love them because their kids made them.




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Father’s Day beer: Victory’s Swing Session Saison

This light, spicy, beer is perfect for saying “Cheers” to dad on Father’s Day and enjoying throughout the whole summer.




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The planet is getting so hot, we'll soon be wearing air conditioners

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.



  • Research & Innovations

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New Jersey man buys Prius to save gas, uses it as post-storm power source

Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre




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7 'purrfect' DIY solutions to hide the litter box

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.




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Quilting as an art form, therapy and social glue

Quilts can keep you warm in more ways than one, says Bonnie Browning of the American Quilter's Society. Here's how to store and clean them properly.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 everyday uses for castile soap

Castile soap can be used to clean a variety of things, including you, your dog and your vegetables.




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'The Coffin Club' faces death with a song

New Zealand filmmaker showcases free-spirited seniors embracing death by building and decorating their own coffins.



  • Arts & Culture

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BRIGHTER LIVING: Personal choice

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Have your voice heard where it counts, and lead by example.




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Edible art coming to you soon

Hundreds of restauranteurs and food industry professionals gathered to experience the new tastes and trends for 2011 at the 18th annual International Restaurant




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MNN week in review: Best green commercials and a not-so-nutty professor

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 14-20, 2011, including the not-so-nutty professor behind the The Periodic Table of the Elements an




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Kevin Costner mired in bison dispute

Actor is taken to court over 17 bronze horse and bison sculptures he commissioned back in the late '90s.



  • Arts & Culture

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Solar flares blur the lines between science and art [Photos]

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting i




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Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.




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17 topiaries to launch a creative garden season

The colorful world of topiary art starts with a plant and ends with a masterpiece. Here are 17 examples to inspire your creativity.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Kulning: The haunting, beautiful Swedish herding call that's also a song

It sounds totally familiar, yet completely new.



  • Arts & Culture

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Seattle's hidden street art is only revealed after a good soaking rain

Rainworks latest rain-activated installation makes waiting for the bus a touch less tedious.



  • Arts & Culture

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This holiday light display brought to you by an electric eel named Miguel Wattson

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.




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CERN takes a break from the search for Higgs Boson particle

One of the world's most elusive particles will stay hidden a while longer, it seems. Scientists at the gigantic Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accelerator



  • Research & Innovations

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Physicists react to Higgs Boson news

Scientists at the world's largest particle accelerator announced today (Dec. 13) that they'd narrowed down the possibilities for the existence of the elusive Hi



  • Research & Innovations

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Why physicists hate calling Higgs boson the 'God particle'

Physicists love the Higgs boson, but they hate the God particle. The elusive Higgs particle, which scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accele



  • Research & Innovations

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Photo: Scientists closing in on the evasive Higgs boson particle

Recent studies by two teams of U.S. physicists who are also on the hunt for the elusive Higgs boson (sometimes referred to as the "God particle") reinforced the



  • Research & Innovations

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Higgs boson ready for prime time

Scientists have unveiled new evidence suggesting the 'God particle' really exists, a revelation that could change how we think about the universe.



  • Research & Innovations