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Mom? … Anybody? Adorable bear cub needs a hand with clingy scallop

This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it.




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This canoe documentary is almost too beautiful to watch

Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures

From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth.




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Why 'Beetlejuice' is a feminist classic

On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever.



  • Arts & Culture

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Horror films give us a safe space to be anxious

Horror movies scare us, and that may be a good thing for our overall mental health.



  • Arts & Culture

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6 amazing benefits of garlic

Outside of the kitchen, garlic has many potential health, beauty and agricultural benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.




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The best place for solar power is ... New Jersey?

New study says it's not about the best light, but where solar and wind can do the most good.




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How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.




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10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe

Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact.




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How snow can help build better wind turbines

The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves.




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By 2018, Dutch rail will be fully powered by wind

In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair.




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6 reasons to make your bed every morning

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?




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9 common cleaning mistakes you might be making

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.




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7 signs you may be addicted to shopping

Researchers create a new scale to identify dependence on 'retail therapy.' Do you fit the bill?




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Cleaning may be as dangerous as smoking

New study says cleaning products can have the same impact on your health as smoking 20 cigarettes a day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The buzz on bee swarms

Why bees swarm — and what to do if they swarm in your backyard.




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Bees bred to fight back against colony collapse disorder

Researchers make headway in fight against devastating disorder by breeding bees with the ability to seek out and remove varroa mites.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Honeybees need our help as populations continue to decline

Consider helping our honeybees by planting native flowers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Is bee collapse due to cell phones?

Radiation from cell phones might be contributing to the decline in the bee population.




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Ellen Page on 'Vanishing of the Bees'

'Inception' star chats with Bill Maher about colony collapse disorder and how industrialized farming is harming bee populations.



  • Arts & Culture

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12-year-old wants to save the bee population

Student Jack Ross Pilkington is working to save dying bee populations and has even become a bit of a beekeeper.




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One hot hive: The Urban Beehive from Philips

For space-strapped, design-conscious urban apiarists, Dutch electronics giant Philips unveils the sleek Urban Beehive as part of its eco-futuristic Microbial Ho



  • Remodeling & Design

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First-ever 'soldier' bee discovered

The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony.




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The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees

Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia




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British home improvement giants to banish bee-harming products

Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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700,000 backyard bees killed in Detroit

Police are looking for suspects in the apian assault.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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A bugophobe's guide to beekeeping

When her concern about colony collapse disorder reached a peak, this writer put her deep, personal fear of bees aside. Sort of.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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5 ways to help children help bees

You don't have to become a beekeeper (unless you really want to) to show your children how important these pollinators are.




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Best medicine for bees? Their own honey

Bees that ate the immune-boosting chemicals showed activation in genes known to help them fight parasites and break down pesticides.




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'More Than Honey': A film to fuel the fight to save bees

Markus Imhoof's new documentary balances microphotography with compelling storytelling. The film will debut on June 10.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Bee semen could help combat colony collapse disorder

Researchers hope to create a sperm bank to breed hardier bees and preserve threatened subspecies.




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What a grocery store without bees looks like

In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department.




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Why too many beehives are bad for city bees

Beekeeping experts warn that too many urban hives may mean there isn't enough food for bees.




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Honeybee webcam takes you inside a hive

This colony of bees is rebuilding in a hollow log in Germany after the hive collapsed earlier this year.




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So, you want to be a beekeeper?

Now's the time to make that dream a reality. Here are 5 cold-season tips to prepare for your first spring with a bee hive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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5,000 honeybees strap on tiny backpacks in the name of science

Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Wild bumblebees are catching diseases from domesticated honeybees, says study

New research conducted in the UK reveals that diseases common in "managed" bees are now reaching wild populations.




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Couple aims to grow 1 million wildflowers for bees

Chris Burley and Ei Ei Khin have an ambitious goal: Grow 1 million wildflowers to help threatened honeybee populations.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Understanding honeybee die-offs with DIY smart hives

Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Obama launches plan to save the bees and butterflies

The president steps up efforts to protect the pollinators — and their $24 billion contribution to the U.S. economy.




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Stingless bees: Waiting for their moment in the sun

With stingers that are harmless to humans, stingless bees could be the pollinators that save the day.




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Super slow-motion video casts honeybees in new light

A photographer has caught fascinating slow-motion footage of honeybees flying, working and even stinging.




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Help save bees with a device on your keys

The designer of the Bee Saver, a bioplastic keychain that contains artificial nectar, believes small acts can make a big difference.




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Help Cascadian Farm 'Bee Friendlier' to pollinators

Donating money to help the bees is as easy as adding a mustache to your cat's (or your friend's) photo.




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To protect bees, Portland bans insecticide

The Oregon city suspended the use of any insecticide containing neonicotinoids, but not everyone is happy.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Urban pollinators fly high along Oslo's flower-lined bee highway

The apiarian artery is the buzziest infrastructure project in Scandinavia.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Angelenos abuzz over possibility of legalized backyard beekeeping

Concern over dwindling pollinator populations trumps worries of apiarian disturbances.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening