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How to eat quince, a forgotten fruit

Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro.




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Film Debut Honors the Journeys of Childhood Cancer Survivors

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.




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A lot of weird science goes into making bread

Think of making bread as a science experiment. ​But it all comes down to treating your yeast right.




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Carp czar talks about poisoning and underwater electric fences

Obama's new man on Asian carp talks about his plans to eradicate the species.




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Clean Tech Open semifinalists announced

50 technology companies will compete in the clean technology 'Oscars.'



  • Research & Innovations

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Biomimicry: Science inspired by nature could feed the hungry, reduce impact of technology

Biomimicry has been around for decades, but could it be the future of sustainability? Some researchers are using nature to develop better technology, while othe



  • Research & Innovations

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How biotechnology could revive extinct animals

Researchers are setting their sights to resurrecting passenger pigeons and woolly mammoths, but would it do more harm than good?




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DARPA launches biotech security branch

DARPA using biotechnology in an effort to boost the U.S.'s national defense.



  • Research & Innovations

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World's most advanced encryption codes discovered by analyzing human biology

Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes.



  • Research & Innovations

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Renewable energy conference brings together incubators and ideas in Israel

Israel’s largest international green energy conference takes place this weekend in Eilat.




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Why energy efficiency is the fifth fuel

Better technology and more accessible data are helping drive new change.




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There's a picturesque town in the French Alps that generates cheese power

The same thing that keeps the lights on and appliances humming tastes great on a cracker.




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Cory Booker: Obesity is bigger problem than gun violence

Mayor announced a plan to offer his employees discounts to Weight Watchers.




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At this conference, being short is your ticket in

Scenes from the Little People of America conference in Washington, D.C.



  • Arts & Culture

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Flight returns to gate for cancer patient

11-year-old camper had lost her passport.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Fanciful 'Hobbit House' reimagines the treehouse

Luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in Washington state is truly a unique getaway.




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Coping with our first real chicken emergency

Our first fowl emergency was truly a lesson in home healthcare.




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World's largest aquatic insect has 8-inch wingspan and 'giant snake-like fangs'

This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province.




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'Extinct' snail found alive on remote atoll in Indian Ocean

The Aldabra banded snail was believed to have been driven to extinction by climate change, but researchers have found a few stragglers.




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Horse-sized missing link ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.




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New species of strange dolphin once lived in Alaskan rivers

Closest living relative of Arktocara yakataga can only be found in rivers in South Asia.




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Ants trapped in defunct nuclear bunker are developing a new ant society

They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence.




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Hybrid of extinct aurochs and ice age bison discovered in cave paintings

A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature.




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Ancient sea cow fossil found in decades-old street slab in Spain

Thousands of people have been walking over the fossil for decades without knowing it.




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Bizarre Mariana Trench 'alien call' identified

Metallic noise, captured from the deepest point on Earth's surface, likely belongs to a species of baleen whale, scientists say.




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'Psychedelic' jellyfish dominates the deep-sea dance floor

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.




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We can't kick the working lunch habit

The rejuvenating lunch breaks of yesterday are long gone. They've become rushed working lunches, and surveys show it's getting worse.




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28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see it

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.



  • Arts & Culture

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Radar uncovers another Viking ship in Norway

The discoveries of two different burial sites in Norway have been facilitated by improved radar technology.



  • Arts & Culture

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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.



  • Arts & Culture

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You can take in a concert 333 feet underground in Cumberland Caverns

Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground.



  • Arts & Culture

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Hundreds of hot air balloons lift off, setting world record in France

In France, 456 hot air balloons floated in a line at the same time during the Mondial Air Ballons festival at an airbase in Chambley-Bussieres.




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Companies are coming clean about fragrance, but is that enough?

Manufacturers don't have to tell you what fragrance chemicals are in the products you use, but those chemicals can cause health issues.




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8 languages on the verge of extinction

Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world, and one of them dies every two weeks. Here are some that could disappear in our lifetimes.



  • Arts & Culture

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She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.



  • Research & Innovations

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40 horses saved from California ranch fire

Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire.



  • Climate & Weather

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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greenhouse gases could fall to levels not seen since WWII

Researchers are predicting a massive drop in carbon emissions this year, levels last experienced around World War II.



  • Climate & Weather

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What’s the difference between a corn and a callus?

Corns and calluses are hardened layers of skin that occur on your hands and feet. They can be painful, and they're not pretty. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What your nose shape says about the evolution of your ancestors

Whether long and narrow or short and wide, your nose is ideally adapted to a particular environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is uncombable hair syndrome?

Here's how one girl is embracing uncombable hair syndrome with style.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The science behind why hipsters always end up looking the same

Conformity and anti-conformity are just two sides of the same coin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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balancing power solutions

balancing power solutions




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Balanced Carbs for Peak Performance

Balanced Carbs for Peak Performance




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La Jolla: A Little Change Can Make a Huge Difference

La Jolla: A Little Change Can Make a Huge Difference



  • Climate & Weather

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GE Ecomagination Series: Mitch Tyson, CEO of Advanced Electron Beams

Welcome to the GE Ecomagination CEO Series, where each month we share the inside story of how GE is helping find, fund, and develop innovative technologies that



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Keeping Smart Appliances Safe

Have you considered a smart appliance? The global market has increased fivefold in the last four years.



  • Protection & Safety

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Convenient truths: Climate, scarcity and abundance

Al Gore, step aside. Saul Griffith has a slideshow that makes 'Inconvenient Truth' look like a warmup.



  • Research & Innovations

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Climate rap battle: Gore vs. Monckton

The Juice News brilliantly raps a commentary on climate change, Copenhagen, and how to save the world from ourselves.



  • Climate & Weather

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Inconvenient Youth is the new one-stop shop for teens fighting climate change

The Climate Project, founded by Al Gore, is launching a new website designed for teens who want to live greener and fight climate change. You're even required t