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Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes?

New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.



  • Arts & Culture

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Everything we thought we knew about dark energy might be wrong

Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake.




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Bizarre dinosaur tracks make it look like these behemoths did handstands

Researchers think they may have clues after looking at 60 impressions of sauropod tracks.




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Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told

New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years.



  • Arts & Culture

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This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.




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Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires

Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive.




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Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.




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46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in Siberia

A frozen horned lark bird was discovered in Siberia and is estimated to be 46,000 years old.




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10 fascinating facts about polar bears

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.




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Seagulls like food better if humans touch it first

Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first.




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Pesticides impair the brain development of baby bees

Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage.




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Deserted beaches are a boon to sea turtles during nesting season

Conservationists are reporting improved nesting conditions because conditions are right and there's less pressure from tourism.




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How to become a backyard naturalist right now

Become a backyard naturalist by taking part in the City Nature Challenge.




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Behold, a sea of pink flamingos in Mumbai

Flamingos are making themselves comfortable in Mumbai, flocking there in greater numbers as humans are locked down.




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The benefits of quitting smoking and 5 natural ways to kick the habit

It's tough, but not impossible, to quit smoking. Here are some natural ways to put your cigarette-puffing habit behind you.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The benefits of using natural hair dyes

Blackcurrant, indigo and henna can color and strengthen your hair naturally and avoid some of the controversial ingredients in traditional dyes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The surprising benefits of repeat experiences

Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.




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The animal-saving research behind that viral coyote and badger video

Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element.




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What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution

Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy

Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way.




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Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus

Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing

A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.




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Venice to become first algae-powered city

The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae.



  • Research & Innovations

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Common seaweed found to produce a beautiful new type of opal

You've heard of oysters that make pearls, but what about seaweed that makes opals?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mysterious algae vortex the size of Manhattan can be seen from space

Scientists aren't sure what is causing this whirlpool of algae but believe it's likely to cause a marine dead zone.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The amazing health benefits of turmeric

From reducing inflammation to warding off heart disease, turmeric has impressive healing properties.




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Why is mindfulness beneficial for your health?

Practicing focus and acceptance can help with everything from stress relief to healthy eating.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Green States: A geek bearing gifts

The Smiley family, from 1869 to the present, has run the Mohonk Mountain House, a gorgeous throwback of a resort hotel that I can no longer afford to visit abou



  • Climate & Weather

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What's behind the EPA's new clean air rule?

A new EPA rule is aimed at keeping people in the East from suffering the effects of pollution that comes from the West.




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It isn't easy being a red wolf

When it comes to saving a near-extinct wolf species, you can't please everyone.




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​How a caustic lake in Tanzania became a flamingo paradise

This salty soda lake literally turns dead animals into calcified statues. Why do lesser flamingos love it so much?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The best spots for cold water surfing

Thanks to advances in wetsuit technology, surfing is becoming increasingly popular in frigid destinations like Norway and Alaska.




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Photographer captures the beauty and symmetry of Hanoi's street vendors

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.




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Jill Pelto's watercolors illustrate the strange beauty of climate change data

Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bumblebee gets a helping hand from Endangered Species Act

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.




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Planet or not, you can't discount the extraordinary beauty of Pluto

A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet.




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The story behind kudzu, the vine that's still eating the South

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Summer produce: Can it, freeze it, pickle it or make it boozy before Old Man Winter steals it

Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now.




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Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.




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The best way to cook a turkey, according to science

Grab your kitchen shears, a serrated knife and your muscles for a tender, evenly-browned turkey.




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A bevy of New Year's Eve drinks to try

Can you imagine ringing in the new year without a drink in your hand? Usually it's something sparkly, but it doesn't have to be.




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How to make Corned Beef Hash

Turn your corned beef leftovers from St. Patrick's Day into a quick, anytime meal.




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Avocado prices rise, right before Cinco de Mayo

Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead.




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6 recipes for green bell peppers when you have way more than you need

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.




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Recipe: Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits

Jerry James Stone shows you how to make Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits from his cookbook with K.C. Cornwell.




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Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home?

Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air?



  • Remodeling & Design

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Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire

Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to identify different types of bees

Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This handy guide will help you identify types of bees and wasps and whether or not they sting



  • Organic Farming & Gardening