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10 places on Earth that resemble alien planets

Consider this an Earth-bound travel guide to the solar system, places on Earth that closely resemble landscapes of other planets.




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Some boys' brains may be wired to make them less empathetic

A new study has found structural brain differences that may account for callous-unemotional traits in boys.



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NYC schools to embrace Meatless Monday

Meat will be off the menu on Mondays for over 1 million students who attend New York City public schools,




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Half-male, half-female butterfly emerges from cocoon at museum exhibit

The rare dual-sex butterfly astounded curators at the Natural History Museum in London.




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Premature births linked to scarcity of men

ncreasing fathers' support during pregnancy may lower rates of premature babies and babies born too small.



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CDC: Sexually transmitted diseases have become a severe epidemic

Treating the country's 110 million STDs comes with a price tag of $16.7 billion a year.



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5 key facts about the gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court

Here are the key facts about the cases and what's behind them.



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Some female spiders need dinner before sex

Certain female spiders are infamous for eating their partners after sex, but some actually pounce on suitors, fangs first, before mating.




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Phallus-shaped mushroom can instantly trigger an intense female orgasm

A brightly-colored fungus found only on Hawaiian lava flows might be the most powerful aphrodisiac ever discovered.



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Female dragonflies fake death to avoid males

Moorland hawker dragonfly demonstrates the lengths women must go to avoid the opposite sex.




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Gasoline demand reaches new high in March

The demand for gasoline in the United States reached a new high in March with an average of 9.3 million barrels of gasoline being produced per day.




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Why was the Deepwater Horizon alert system disabled?

The answer, it turns out, is simple: BP didn't want workers to be disturbed by "false alarms."



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Emerald ash borer: The real 'Green Monster'

Exotic beetles are killing America's ash trees, a popular source of wood for baseball bats. And as these verdant invaders spread into the Northeast, their grow



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Is MyPlate icon on food packaging an implied endorsement?

The MyPlate icon is starting to pop on food packaging. What are the USDA’s rules for companies that want to use it, and does its appearance on a package imply




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The USDA is embarrassingly under beef's power, and other evidence special interest groups have influence over our government

Looks like the USDA forgot its 'A' stands for all agriculture and not just beef this week, and Monsanto might have more power than the federal court system. It'




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Ruth Benerito, pioneering chemist who helped invent wrinkle-free cotton, dies at 97

This unknown American hero led the development of one of the most significant technological innovations of the 20th century.



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Global Green hands out awards, announces three-part Sandy rebuilding scheme

With a focus on solar, schools and citizen entrepreneurs, Global Green USA formally announces its plan to help devastated-by-Sandy communities in New York and N




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NASA tracks greenhouse gases emitting from thawing permafrost

The mission aims to track the potential impact of methane and carbon dioxide emissions on climate change.



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Washington, D.C.'s winning 'Memorial for the Future' is as sobering as it is beautiful

Climate Chronograph is a memorial that sinks as sea levels rise.



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Emily Deschanel pregnant with first child

Vegan actress and celebrated animal activist says she's expecting later this year.



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5 baby items you really don't need

You know those baby registry lists you get in the mail when someone slips those retailers the news that you’re expecting? You’ll find everything from Exersa



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Moms turn dried fruit into organic baby-food empire

Have you ever tasted jarred baby food? It isn’t that good. So why feed it to your little one?



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Johnson & Johnson removes toxins from baby shampoo

The new "Improved Formula' baby shampoo will no longer contain quaternium-15 and other potential carcinogens.



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Easy and inexpensive homemade baby wipes

Once you try this recipe for homemade baby wipes you'll never go back to store-bought again.



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Hyperemesis gravidarum is not morning sickness

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is one of the unlucky 1 to 2 percent of women who suffer from this acute illness during pregnancy.



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Which baby items are safe to buy used?

Secondhand items are great for your baby and the planet, but only if they're safe.




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See the climate change poem that made the U.N. cry

A young poet from the Marshall Islands reportedly 'brought world leaders to tears' at the U.N. Climate Summit.



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U.N. supports World Environment Day with new anthem

The United Nations shares "ONE Life," a new song and music video highlighting the severity of climate change.



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Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day

Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why.




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Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' immortalized in remarkable photographs

Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant.




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Remembering Apollo 11 and the giant step that changed everything

It's been 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission and the first step on the moon. Here's a look back in photos.




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Norwegian politicians propose housing refugees on remote Arctic archipelago

Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio?



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Camouflage scheme: Squid glows to escape predators

Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria.




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Mind-reading computer system may help people with locked-in syndrome

Locked-in syndrome, often the result of injury or illness (such as Lou Gehrig's), causes complete paralysis. With advanced technology, these people get closer t



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'Lost' fear memories restored in mice

A team of researchers restored "lost memories" in the brains of mice.



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Political Habitat: Emission, impossible?

Obama steals a play from the Reagan/Bush playbook, and hopes for the opposite result.




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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.



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9 precariously perched temples and monasteries

These religious structures have been sitting atop cliffs and mountains for centuries now with no easy way to get to them.




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The science of natural cold remedies

Challenge those viruses with science-proven treatments that could help you get better faster.



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5 natural cold sore remedies

Once you have the virus, cold sores can appear with little warning. Here's what you can do to treat and prevent these unsightly blemishes.



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What is neem oil?

This oil from the 'Indian lilac' can be used for everything from skin and hair care to pest control.



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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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Hormones haywire? Balance them naturally!

Suffering from hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia or anxiety? Hormonal imbalance could be to blame — try these natural remedies to get things back on track.



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10 natural remedies using honey

From wound salve and cough syrup to dandruff cure, honey comes to the rescue to solve a variety of body issues.



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10 health benefits of lemons

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



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Acupressure: 5 health problems it can help

From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method.



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5 herbal remedies to help you through winter

A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home.



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9 home remedies for eczema

Control flare-ups and reduce the itchiness of eczema with these natural treatments you probably have at home already.



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6 natural remedies for psoriasis

There are some ingredients right in your kitchen that can help improve psoriasis.



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6 natural remedies for insomnia

Though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it's a symptom (usually of some form of stress) rather than a disease.



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