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Is there any easy, pre-trip way to find stations with biodiesel?

Find out where to fill up with biodiesel on a road trip.




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Entrepreneur creates soap from food grease

Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap.




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Daniel Gomez Iniguez: Biodiesel entrepreneur

Daniel Gomez Iniguez isn't a typical college student. Gomez and his three partners have developed biodiesel production technology designed to be accessible in a



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Student entrepreneurs help heat Rhode Island homes

Cassandra Lin and her classmates provided enough biodiesel to heat 210 homes in Westerly, Rhode Island.



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Rhode Island teen honored for biodiesel project

Fifteen-year-old Cassandra Lin is changing her community, her state, and her world, one pot of grease at a time.




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'Char-apalooza' presents top biochar breakthroughs

First North American Biochar Convention pulls in top Obama brass and puts this fledgling industry on the map.



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Flightless mosquitoes may prevent disease

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.



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Computer-designed proteins could counteract chemical weapons

Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say.



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World's first man-made photosynthetic 'leaf' could produce oxygen for astronauts

Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming.



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Shellfish-inspired protein glue even sticks underwater

A lab-created substance composed partly of mussel foot proteins is even stickier than the adhesive used by real mussels.



  • Research & Innovations

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Spiders sprayed with carbon nanotubes spin superstrong webs

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.




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Silkworms fed carbon nanotubes produce super-silk that conducts electricity

The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff.




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Bees and fish 'talk' to each other in unprecedented interspecies experiment

Researchers working on the ASSISI project recently tested the limits of interspecies communication by constructing a makeshift robot translator.




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How can large-scale solar power reduce pressure on farm land?

Utility-scale solar power requires a lot of land. But there are ways to work around that problem.




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Student team solves solar panels' shade problem

Even partial shade can dramatically cut an entire solar array's output — but not any more. An award-winning team believes it has the answer.




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Meet Hugh Whalan, a clean-tech entrepreneur making waves in Africa

Learn some of the lessons serial entrepreneur Hugh Whalan has learned in the 7 years he’s been working on renewable energy in the developing world.




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Live out your Atlantean fantasies in this bonkers undersea eco-city proposed for Japan

WIth room for 5,000 residents, the $26 billion Ocean Spiral scheme offers a subaqueous alternative to overcrowded and costly terrestrial living.



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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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Prehistoric cave lions found remarkably preserved in Siberian permafrost

These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found.




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Student discovers remarkably preserved dinosaur fossil with skin and feathers

Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.




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Tasmanian tiger 'sightings' prompt new scientific hunt

Following fresh eyewitness evidence, researchers are placing dozens of camera traps in a remote region of Australia.




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World's largest dinosaur footprint shows just how enormous these beasts were

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.




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This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.




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A short workweek at a Japanese company led to a massive boost in productivity

Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line.




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22 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi

There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer.




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Progressive baby boomers are fighting housing and transportation progress

It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard.



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Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.



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What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.



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6 surprising foods that stain teeth plus 6 that will clean and whiten them

When you think of stained teeth, you may be quick to blame coffee. But there are other foods and beverages that could be tingeing your pearly whites.



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Atacama desert carpeted with surprise floral bloom

In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom.



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8 animals that prefer to dine with company

Humans are social eaters, but we're not the only animal in that category. Here are other creatures who would rather eat with a group instead of alone.




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This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution

Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution.



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Do you really need probiotics?

Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up.



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7 surprising health benefits of mushrooms

'Magic' indeed: Many edible varieties of mushrooms are packed with vitamins, can boost your immunity, lower inflammation and help prevent cancer.




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Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it

Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.




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Watch these rescue pups pick out their Christmas presents

A Rehoming Center in Ireland celebrates Christmas with adoptable dogs by allowing them to pick their own present from donated toys.




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Wolf puppies play fetch, surprising researchers

Wolf puppies pick up on human cues and can catch and return balls.




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5 surprising things about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch.




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Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart

Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project.




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Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.



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Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately

From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall.



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Spring is arriving earlier and earlier

Maps from the U.S. Geological Survey are updated daily to let you track spring's arrival across the U.S.



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7 ways to prep your feet for summer

It’s sandal season! These tips for fixing dry heels, brightening yellow nails, picking the right sandals and more will help you prep your feet for summer.



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Can thermal spring water really help your skin?

People are paying big bucks for bottled thermal spring water, and for once science is backing up the benefit claims.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Flats rule — and an emoji could prove it

When a PR specialist realized there were no flat shoes for women represented by emojis, she decided to do something about it.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Burberry burns luxury products worth millions

The practice was standard until public backlash forced them to change course.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint

Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint




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High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle

High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle




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Fiber for Proper Digestive Health

Fiber for Proper Digestive Health




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Offset your carbon emissions with Dell's Plant a Tree Program

Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil