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Catch a glimpse of polar bear drama in Smithsonian's 'Polar Bear Town'

The new season of Smithsonian Channel's 'Polar Bear Town' will explore the intersection of humans and the 'Lords of the Arctic' in Manitoba.




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Cybersickness: A virtual bummer

Video: Is a trip to the 3-D movies making you sick?



  • Arts & Culture

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Studying ducklings to understand the impact of nesting behaviors

Find out what wood ducks are revealing about threats to our fine feathered friends.




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Conducting science experiments behind bars

Unlocking the mysteries of science in the unlikeliest of places: Prison.



  • Research & Innovations

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Project IceCube and its frozen secrets

Video: Searching below the surface of Antarctica for the mysterious neutrino.



  • Research & Innovations

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Should ticket buying be a game-time decision?

Find out when it's best to shell out your cash in exchange for tickets.



  • Arts & Culture

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The relationship between music and creativity

Video: Music can spark creativity in math and science.



  • Arts & Culture

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The physics behind the animation

Video: The best animators know that physics will make their animation more lifelike.




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Science of shopping: Cameras and software that track our buying behavior

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.




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Slicing the brain to find behavior patterns

Video: Digitized images of very thin slices of the human brain are used to determine whether behavior patterns are reflected in the structure of the brain.



  • Research & Innovations

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Political Habitat: I've never been so wrong in my life

OK, I admit. Maybe there's no such thing as climate change. Maybe it's all a hoax. Maybe.



  • Climate & Weather

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Colbert shows Obama how to kick some BP butt

Comedian beats up BP CEO look-alike on 'Colbert Report'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Evolution deniers believe in 'smorgasbord' of science

These well-educated believers have positive views of science but selectively reject certain theories that conflict with their religious beliefs.



  • Arts & Culture

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Secrets of 'Jerusalem': The story behind the making of the 3-D IMAX movie

Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities.



  • Arts & Culture

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The nuns in this Wisconsin convent have been praying nonstop for 137 years

Around 180 laypeople help the sisters keep up their round-the-clock prayer vigil.




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Ancient stone engravings could be long lost religious text

2,500-year-old stone slab could offer clues to deciphering the lost language and religion of the Etruscans.



  • Arts & Culture

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Belfry-dwelling bats are causing an unholy mess in English churches

The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in.




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The ancient tomb of Santa Claus may be hiding under a Turkish church

Archaeologists conducting digital surveys below the surface of St. Nicholas Church have discovered an untouched temple.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tibetan monks transform butter into art

Tsepdro is a sacred art form in Tibet. It's traditionally made during Losar, the Tibetan New Year.



  • Arts & Culture

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Belgian abbey revives its brewery with rediscovered medieval beer recipes

Grimbergen Abbey will use centuries-old books as inspiration to start brewing beer again after more than 200 years.




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12 health benefits of apple cider vinegar

From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, the health benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond fold remedies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 health benefits of honey

From fighting dandruff and drunkenness to treating coughs and cuts, honey is a powerhouse of potential health benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.




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The health benefits of ginseng

The herb known as the 'divine root' comes in several forms that can be used to speed recovery and improve concentration, among other things.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to treat a bee sting naturally

Pesky insects can be a real pain during summer outdoor activities, but these simple remedies ease the aftermath of a bee sting.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 health benefits of lemons

From hindering kidney stones and taming inflammation to fighting disease, lemons are brimming with potential.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Health benefits of probiotics aren't just for tummies

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Beehive 'resin' could be a cure for hair loss

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 herbs for beautiful skin

From thyme to tea tree oil, natural remedies can help with dandruff, sun damage and more.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The surprising health benefits of ginger

Ginger root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years, here are just some health benefits of ginger.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Nissan Leaf reservations begin April 20

Nissan North America offers details about how customers can place reservations for a 2011 Nissan Leaf, with prices starting at $25,280.




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Want a hug from a polar bear?

Expect one if you buy the new all-electric Nissan Leaf.



  • Arts & Culture

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Behind-the-scenes of Nissan's polar bear commercial

Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf.



  • Arts & Culture

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Honda hybrid sales increase during September

Honda hybrid sales increased during September 2010 including a 338 percent increase for the Civic.




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2011 Nissan Leaf production begins

Production of the 2011 Nissan Leaf has begun at the company’s Oppama, Japan facility.




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A week of firsts: Liftoff for the Leaf, Volt, Think City and the Benz fuel-cell car

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop




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Nissan Leaf, Chipotle make AdWeek's list of best commercials

AdWeek ranks its top 10 favorites for 2011, including Chipotle's sustainable food initiative and Nissan Leaf's all-electric world.



  • Arts & Culture

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Beyond chickens: Poultry to keep at home

When most people hear poultry at home, they think of chickens, thanks to the current trend of urban cluckers. It turns out that there are a lot more options tha



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Is organic labeling a victim of its own success?

Don't let bucolic images of small, locally owned farms cloud your judgment. Our blogger says do your homework and buy local when you can.




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Guess who wants to be a farmer?

One of the world's oldest professions is gaining popularity among America's youth, thanks to demand for organic food and a desire to get back to basics.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Oregon looks to map GMO crops for better transparency

Southern Oregon voted to ban genetically modified crops completely, but the rest of the state may end up mapping GMO crops for better regulation.




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Good Food Org Guide: Meet the nonprofits cultivating a better food system where you live

Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation have released the first annual guide that celebrates more than 400 U.S.-based groups.




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How one small town became the 'Lavender Capital of North America'

In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words

Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Nuclear skepticism around the globe

More questions are being raised about nuclear power — in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Japanese researchers find better way to remove radiation from soil

Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil.



  • Research & Innovations

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Will next-gen nuclear power be safe enough?

Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety ove




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Steer clear of beer when nuclear bombs drop near

Scientists reexamine and reverse a 1955 study that claimed beer and soda would be safe to drink after a nuclear bomb drops and explodes nearby.