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In high tide or in low tide, the Bob Marley spider will be by your side

The newly identified species weaves silky air chambers to survive high tide.




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North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses.

Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada.



  • Research & Innovations

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These 10 bird havens are great for bird-watching

Think bird-watching is boring? It's not if you visit these 10 destinations during bird migration season.




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Computer chip breakthrough mimics brain synapse

Today HP unveils a breakthough in powerful computer chip technology that can process data, store memory and stack 3-dimensionally.. just like a brain synapse.




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Groundbreaking zero-draw phone charger to launch this May

AT&T's ZERO Charger won’t draw electricity from a power outlet when disconnected from a mobile phone.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Dolphin gets an iPad

Merlin the dolphin is the first animal to get an iPad, and he's using it to teach humans about dolphin communication.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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World's first flexible lithium ion battery engineered

A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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8 ways the 'Internet of Things' will change the way we work

From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways.




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What is the Internet of Things?

There's no turning back now: We're on the brink of a new tech revolution, but what will it mean for our daily lives?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Cinder speakers turn concrete blocks into high fidelity

Daniel Ballou separates the working parts from the heavy parts to make a speaker system out of concrete blocks.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This stick could be the end of the personal computer as we know it

Intel's Compute Stick turns your big TV into a working Windows computer.




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Philips Hue LEDs take smart bulbs to a whole new level

RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Ultra high-definition TVs might use $1 billion worth of additional energy per year

But there are things you can do if you find a big 4K TV under the tree.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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People in this Canadian city are seeing lynx everywhere

Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay.




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9 things you don't know about John Muir

Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.




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How to protect the world's largest living thing

Pando, the world's largest-known organism, is dying. But there might still be time to save this wonder of nature.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Could this giant 2,500-year-old fungus hold the cure to cancer?

An Armillaria gallica mushroom found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is growing fast, and the secret to its phenomenal growth might hold the cure to cancer.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This is why we need wildlife crossings

Wildlife underpasses and overpasses have reduced animal-related car crashes in Colorado.




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This couple created and hiked a new 2,600-mile loop through the Pacific Northwest

The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes.




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This stray tagged along with mountain climbers and set an elevation record for dogs

A street dog named Mera tagged along with a expedition and climbed 23,389-foot Baruntse, a mountain in Nepal.




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Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stranded hikers saved by message in a bottle

Family sends an SOS message in a bottle from California's Arroyo Seco River — and it saves them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hitting the green sheets

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with bedding made from eco-friendly fabrics.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Hitting the green sheets: '10 edition

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Organic elixirs to cool you off this summer

Try these not-too-sweet organic thirst quenchers to stay cool in hot weather.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Hitting the green sheets: '11 edition

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.




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Hiber-Nation '12: Spa day

For seasonal shut-ins in need of some straight-up pampering, look no further than this assortment of lovely, low-impact at-home spa goodies. (And no, I didn't f




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Hitting the green sheets: '13 edition

Want to avoid getting intimate with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love den with stylish sheet sets made from organic cotton.




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Hoodies: Hiber-Nation '13

Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills.




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Introducing healthy potato chips

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!




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The quest for a 100% local T-shirt

'From dirt to shirt in less than 700 miles.' There aren't many T-shirt makers who can make that claim.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Kombucha soda: A fizzy drink without anything extra

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.




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The best sweet potato chips ever?

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!




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Which exercise is best at boosting brain power?

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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8 good things that happen when you get older

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Everything you want to know about Lyme disease

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to be a healthier, happier human in 2020

These small resolutions can make for a great start to the new year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Chipotle is one haute tamale

Could Chipotle be the world's most environmentally friendly fast-food chain?




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Pizza Fusion: Organic pizzas that please ethical omnivores and vegans alike

An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.




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Chipotle Mexican Grill's pros and cons

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.




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Restaurants: Village Whiskey in Philadelphia

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ whiskey bar in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia serves a sustainable burger and fries that are worth the wait.




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On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.




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Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain scoops up locally made ice cream

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.




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Philadelphia’s Table 31 serves up delicious sustainable fare

Taking a cue from the LEED certified building it’s housed in, Table 31 sources sustainably and creates dishes that contributes to Philadelphia being a dining




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5 ideas to green your all-white-attire affair

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.




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'Bless This Food' offers 160 ancient and contemporary graces

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.




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This 'energetically independent' tiny house is shaped like a cross

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Hilary Swank suffered mercury poisoning during 'Million Dollar Baby'

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Safe seafood: How to avoid high amounts of mercury

You can still enjoy seafood, but make sure you buy sustainable, low-mercury options.