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Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.




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Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has set another ominous record

CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed.



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Catastrophic fires in Australia raise concerns about the future of koalas

Rescuers are racing to save koalas as a barrage of bushfires roar across the country.




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7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms

Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more interesting facts you may not know about magic mushrooms



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Why don't bears' muscles atrophy during hibernation?

Researchers hope to help humans borrow some secrets of bear biology.




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Why Australia's surge of highly venomous spiders isn't as bad as it sounds

And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.




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White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.




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What is sauna aufguss?

The towel-twirling German sauna tradition of aufguss is already a competitive sport in Europe, is now an emerging wellness trend in the U.S.



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How to discuss climate change with your uncle

If your dinner conversation turns into a debate over global warming, here are a few tips for dealing with a climate denier.




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Coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for penguins at zoos and aquariums

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19.




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Locusts swarm East Africa, Middle East with worst plague in decades

The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.



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Don't blame bats for their zoonotic viruses

Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get often rely far more on us than bats.




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Guess who played at the White House Correspondents' Jam?

Chuck Leavell and his famous friends Mike Mills, John Bell and Paul Riddle play a rollicking set at the White House Correspondents' Jam.



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White House Correspondents' Jam 2018

MNN's Chuck Leavell hosts The Bacon Brothers and journalists-turned-musicians for the White House Correspondents' Jam.



  • Arts & Culture

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Giant, hot-pink slugs survive Australian fires

The bizarre 8-inch creatures exist only in the alpine forest of Mount Kaputar in New South Wales, and they miraculously survived the wildfires.




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6 household items with hidden plastic in them

You probably have several of these items that contain plastic in your home right now. Here's how to avoid them.




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'Alice's Restaurant': It's a Thanksgiving music tradition

There's not a lot of Thanksgiving music out there, but there's one song that's a can't miss while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.




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Is the charcoal food trend dangerous?

Activated charcoal foods may be Instagram-worthy, but are they good for you?




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Chef Jose Andres responds to coronavirus with hope and action

Chef José Andrés provides the most basic human need — food — to those affected by disaster, and now he's responding to the coronavirus.




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Have you heard about the Waffle House Index?

If a Waffle House is closed, that's a good indication that things are not normal in the area.




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How much renewable energy do we use?

As Uncle Sam scrambles to revitalize the economy, many are wondering: Is renewable doable?



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Which household items contain mercury?

Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes.



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What causes lightning?

As summer thunderstorms loom across the U.S., MNN sheds some light on lightning -- one of the deadliest and least-understood weather events on Earth.



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What causes hurricanes?

Hurricanes are more than just thunderstorms on steroids, here's how hurricanes form, and what you can do to be ready for one.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Are mosquitoes becoming more dangerous?

From West Nile virus to dengue fever, mosquitoes seem to be getting better at sneaking diseases into the U.S. lately. It's just a hint of what's to come.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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What causes tornadoes?

The U.S. has more tornadoes than anywhere else on Earth, but their sudden twists and turns still make them mysterious and mesmerizing.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Which U.S. volcanoes are most dangerous?

With more than 160 active volcanoes, the United States is at greater risk from eruptions than many people realize.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from August 11 to 19.

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We have introduced Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing E2EF.

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Oil-resistive, Long-range Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing

Water- and Oil-resistant Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing Used for Long-range Sensing(E3S-C)




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Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing

Metal Head for long-distance Detection that Withstands Harsh Environments Where the Workpiece Can Rub against the Sensor(E2EF)




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Temperature Sensor (Exclusive Models)

Thermocouples for Molding Machines, Thermocouples with Crimp Terminals, Surface Temperature Measurement, Room Temperature Measurement, Waterproof Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Corrosion-resistant Models, Pressure-resistant Explosion-proof Models and Double-element Models(E52 (Exclusive Models))




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from December 29 to January 6.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 27 to May 6.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from August 10 to 18.

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Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Large Square-bodied Lighted Pushbutton Switches New models added with Ultra LEDs.(A3P (Super Luminosity Type))




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Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Pushbutton Switch Series with Square 40-mm Body. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(A3S (Super Luminosity Type))




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We have introduced Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type A3[].

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from December 28 to January 5.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 29 to May 6.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from August 9 to 17.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from December 28 to January 4.

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Plateau Head Pushbutton Switch

Easy connector enables less assembly and less wiring(A3U)




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Pushbutton Switches

30-mm dia. Pushbutton Switches Control panel miniaturization through a more compact design and modified wiring direction. Addition of Push-In Plus terminal blocks for easy wiring. Workability and safety improvements.(A30NN / A30NL)




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Pushbutton Switches

22-mm dia. Pushbutton Switches. Control panel miniaturization through a more compact design and modified wiring direction. Addition of Push-In Plus terminal blocks for easy wiring.(A22NN / A22NL)




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DIN Track Push-in Terminal Blocks

Our Value Design Products Increase the Value of Your Control Panels. Push-in Plus Terminal Blocks to Downsize Control Panels and Save Work.(XW5T-P)




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Sockets with Push-In Plus technology

Our Value Design Products Increase the Value of Your Control Panels. Sockets with Push-In Plus technology to Save Work Added to Series for MY, LY and G2R-S Relays.(PYF-[][]-PU / PTF-[][]-PU / P2RF-[][]-PU)




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Temperature Sensor with Ferrule (Exclusive Models)

Bayonet spring for molding machines, Crimping terminals, Used for measuring surface temperatures, Used for room temperature measurement, Waterproof model, Siliconecovered lead wires(E52 with Ferrule (Exclusive Models))




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Industrial PC Platform NY-series Industrial Panel PC

Works great, looks great.(NYP)




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Industrial PC Platform NY-series Industrial Box PC

Powerful. Tough. Future-Proof.(NYB)