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Voracious invasive worm could eat all the snails in Europe

No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.




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Can bacteria on bats' wings defeat a deadly fungus?

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.




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Death cap mushrooms are spreading across California

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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15 useful facts about Zika mosquitoes

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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In the Green Room: Chuck Leavell interviews rapper Ludacris

Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, interviews rapper Ludacris about recycling, water conservation, and his foundati



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In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 2

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with noted environmentalist Ray Anderson of Interface Inc. Anderson, a not



  • Remodeling & Design

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What Ebola can teach astronauts about safely handling Martian samples on Earth

Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars.




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NASA's Orion spaceship test flight is a step toward Mars

NASA is getting ready to launch a daring test flight of a capsule that could eventually bring humans to deep-space destinations like Mars or an asteroid.




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Mars microbe traces spotted? Probably not, NASA says

Intriguing features photographed by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity probably don't have a biological origin, mission team members say.




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Space taxes: How will we tax a Mars colony?

Paying taxes is an inescapable reality — even in space.




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Congress clears the way for space mining

Extraterrestrial business questions about asteroids and spaceflight finally answered.




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21 great books about space

Holiday gift ideas for future astronauts and solar system aficionados.




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10 spectacular moons in our solar system

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.




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A meteorite smashed into Mars — and left the red planet black and blue

A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.




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NASA's new spacesuits will take astronauts to the moon and Mars

NASA unveils new spacesuit for the first woman and next man to wear on the moon in 2024 and eventually Mars.




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Interview with the 'Fabulous Beekman Boys,' winners of 'The Amazing Race'

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.



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Greening 'Spartacus: War of the Damned'

Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre).



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Rachel Ward speaks out about saving the oceans

Australian actress Rachel Ward is featured in 'Pioneers of Television: Miniseries'.



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'Beautiful Creatures' actresses discuss eco-interests

Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part.



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Documentary about 'canning' nominated for Academy Award

Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'.



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Actor Theo James: 'Plastic makes me sick'

'Golden Boy' star Theo James hates waste.



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Oscar gift suites give back, showcase eco-goodies

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.



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Actor Matthew Rhys recycles, conserves

He plays a KGB spy in 'The Americans'.



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Actor Billy Burke is a hybrid driver

Billy Burke ('Twilight') returns in 'Revolution'.



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Green Festival brings eco-marketplace to L.A.

Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy.



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12 ways the Oscars are giving back

From the Governor’s Ball to gift suites, Academy Awards events keep charity in mind.




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The environmental groups that dominate Facebook

Meet the environmental organizations wielding the power of Facebook to inspire, educate and advocate for the planet.



  • Climate & Weather

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Move over, MacGyver. The new word on the street is 'frugal innovation'

People have done this forever, but today's technology makes it easier and faster.



  • Research & Innovations

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The once hopelessly polluted Anacostia River is making a comeback

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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French beaches overrun with odd, yellow blobs

The beaches of France have been invaded by yellow, sponge-like balls that may be illegally dumped paraffin.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the persuasion game, beware the backfire effect

For a generation, activists have built their protest movement on the scientific facts of climate change. But the facts of another kind of science — neuroscien



  • Climate & Weather

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Climate conspiracy hoax revealed!

As GOP presidential hopefuls sound the alarm on the global warming hoax, we've uncovered the smoking gun: irrefutable proof, backed by flawless logic, that clim



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Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma

Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma.




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Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




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State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change

President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future."




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108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.



  • Climate & Weather

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Obama to announce bold action on climate -- but is that enough?

Global warming will march on regardless, argues writer Sami Grover. Maybe it's time to get more ambitious in our response.



  • Climate & Weather

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U.S. and China reach historic deal on climate change

In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions.



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Why the Paris climate talks might actually work

The U.N. summit is going on despite recent terrorist attacks, and it does so with diplomatic momentum as well as a renewed sense of global solidarity.



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Could this be the true 'miracle' diet?

A new book, 'The 8-Hour Diet,' has science and sensibility behind it.



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Yacon syrup, latest weight loss miracle potion, gets thumbs up from Dr. Oz

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.



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Would you live in an actual company town?

Would you live in Facebookville? The company's $120 million housing community might just bring the old “company town” concept back into fashion.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Facebook loosens privacy settings for teens

Parents and teens should be on the lookout for this new privacy setting that affects 13- to 17-year-olds.



  • Protection & Safety

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Why giraffes are taking over Facebook

A new quiz making waves across Facebook has many users changing their profile photos to pictures of giraffes, all in the name of good fun.




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How Facebook knows when you'll get divorced (even before you do)

Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last.




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What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates

Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?




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Do you 'like' nonprofits? Now you can donate right through Facebook

World Wildlife Fund, the Red Cross and UNICEF are among the first users of the new "Donate Now" button.



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Disappointed in your Facebook movie? You'll love this

Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own.




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Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.