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A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions

Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs.




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This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the 'wrong' 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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Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash

An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling.




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'Sesame Street' takes on homelessness

New initiative to raise awareness of child homelessness features Lily, a character first introduced in 2011 to address food insecurity.




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The world's most famous pig is cancer-free now, and her unique CT scanner is saving lives

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.




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Teen raising $1M to fight sister's fatal disease

Garland Benson is trying to raise $1 million to help pay for a $6 million clinical trial treatment for his sister, who has Batten disease.




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Why it's so hard to fix stuff that needs repairing

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.




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This grandmother spent 2018 cleaning up British beaches — and she's not done

Pat Smith, 70, successfully completed a New Year's resolution to visit and help clean 52 beaches in 2018.



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They braved a war-torn region to rescue 47 animals from the 'Zoo of Sorrow'

47 animals were saved after a daring mission to a zoo in the Gaza Strip.




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A shelter dog who can't stop shaking his head charms his way to a new life

This shelter dog's neurological issues didn't stop him from getting adopted in no time.




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'Gruesome Grannies' and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.




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This man is a 'knight' in latex armor for countless death row animals

Chris Van Dorn dons the cape and mask to rescue animals through his nonprofit, Batman4Paws.




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India's tiger population is on the rise

Habitat conservation and international assistance have helped India's tiger population rise 30% since 2015.




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She got her start saving animals. Now she's set her sights on saving the ocean

Mimi Ausland began as an advocate for animals with her interactive quiz website that donates food to shelters. Now, she's tackling plastic waste in the ocean.



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Some blind people can 'see' with their ears

Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight.




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Get ready to celebrate 'Indigenous Peoples Day'

Efforts to replace Columbus Day gain momentum across the nation.



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Inside one man's quest to grow and forage 100% of his food for an entire year

Rob Greenfield is a hands-on activist who has participated in many high-profile environmental feats to raise awareness about people's impact on the planet.




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Celebrating 50 years of R&D

For five decades, Southern Company’s research and development (R&D) organization has been leading industry innovation to deliver more value to customers.




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Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima'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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The 'most famous bike trail in the world' may be leased to oil companies

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.




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Jimmy Carter's solar farm now powers more than half of his hometown

The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia.




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Southern Company, local distillery partner for hand sanitizer

Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities.




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Weather Channel series explains 'Why Planes Crash'

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.



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BASE jumper makes epic, 'Up!'-inspired balloon lift

Ever wonder how many balloons it would take to lift you off the ground? Erik Roner just found out.




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'Ark' animal terminal coming to JFK airport

New $48 million installation will provide land and air services to animals of all sizes traveling through JFK airport.




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NASA wants to build world's most efficient plane

NASA’s projects are radically redesigning passenger aircraft to reduce fuel use and pollution.




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Pilots of Solar Impulse use meditation to stay awake

Weather has grounded the Solar Impulse 2's trip across the Pacific Ocean, but when its pilots embark on the flight, they'll use meditation to stay alert.




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Solar Impulse soars to new world records

A solar-powered airplane soared over the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Hawaii, and set a slew of new world records in the process.




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World's first animal terminal under construction

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.




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Pilot diverts flight to save dog's life

Simba, a French bulldog, arrives safely after a quick-thinking landing.




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5 examples of drones behaving badly

Drones could rule the skies, but only if their operators follow the rules.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 aircraft designs that didn't quite fly

Here are five of the most spectacular aircraft that flopped for a variety of reasons, including the Spruce Goose and a nuclear-powered plane.



  • Research & Innovations

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The cure for jet lag could be as simple as bright flashes of light while you sleep

Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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GPS goes out when you're flying. Now what?

The FAA has warned that some unidentified tests on the West Coast will jam GPS signals — but how do pilots deal?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Watch helium-filled 'Flying Bum' take flight

The Airlander 10 is a helium-filled airship intended for surveillance, communications and aid deliveries.




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Richard Branson wants to bring 'sexy hotels' to space

The Virgin Galactic founder envisions a near-future where space travel is as easy (and luxurious) as first-class air travel.




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Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight

World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C.




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World's longest flights leave passengers in the air for the better part of a day

Despite fantastic cabin service and other amenities, these sky marathons can tax even seasoned travelers.




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This company will plan your next trip, but they won't tell where you're going until you leave

Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go.




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Sometimes, it's just too hot to fly

Phoenix cancelled flights because due to high temperatures. When it's too hot, the air's density is lower, and that reduces lift.



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Why 'shoulder season' is the best time to travel

Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds in shoulder season.




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World's tallest indoor waterfall will be located in already-spectacular airport

Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.




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Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails

Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video.



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New variety of 'golden rice' will soon be grown in Bangladesh

The genetically modified rice variety is laced with essential vitamins.




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Would you want your body turned into compost when you die?

A law in Washington state makes it the first state to legalize human composting, and now the first facility is being built.




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Have researchers solved Newton's three-body problem?

This problem has plagued physicists ever since the laws of motion were first conceived.



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We finally solved the mystery of why this 'boring' bird has such colorful chicks

The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather mischievous behavior under that boring veneer.




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The oceans are warming so fast, it's like 5 atomic bombs exploding every second

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.



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We know more about how the victims of Vesuvius died — and it's grim

The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain into glass.



  • Arts & Culture

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Majestic neon 'sky dunes' are a newly discovered form of the northern lights

The new auroral form called a sky dune has been discovered by amateur stargazers.