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Bioluminescent art: Beautiful bacteria glow in the dark

Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark.



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For stem cells in 30 minutes, just add acid

Japanese researchers have developed a method to quickly create stem cells from almost any other type of cell.



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Could lights illuminated by bioluminescent bacteria replace electric lighting?

Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.



  • Research & Innovations

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Bacteria can be turned into living hard drives

Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation.



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How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Grandmother's sherry is making a comeback

The Spanish tipple is no longer just for tapas. This fortified, food-friendly wine is having a revival among cocktail enthusiasts.




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Why we should all embrace the sweet art of 'doing nothing'

Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you.




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Viruses love it when you touch your face

Experts say we make it easy for germs to invade by touching our eyes, nose and mouth.




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How Walmart is reaching for the sun

Walmart is making big strides when it comes to renewable energy.




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Self-lacing shoe to be powered from walking

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.



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As costs fall, corporations reach renewables goals early

Corporate renewable energy goals that once looked ambitious are being met much earlier than expected.




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Bacteria help solar panels beat cloudy days

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.




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From fat to fuel: Genetically modified bacteria could convert waste into energy

Plant waste has been seen as a possible source of sustainable biofuels, now modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel.




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7 Christmas movies you've never heard of (that are actually quite good)

Sure, you've seen classics like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' But have you heard of 'Holiday in Handcuffs'? We didn't think so.



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This is the real reason people 'unfriend' on Facebook

Politically active Facebook users are much more likely to "unfriend" people, a new study finds.




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What secrets does your face tell?

A new technology can look at you and tell if you're a great poker player, an extrovert or even a genius.



  • Research & Innovations

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Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living

How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.




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Atlanta to Appalachia: My wife has decided we're going to be chicken farmers

Atlanta to Appalachia columnist Benyamin Cohen and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first chicks — and the wide new world of raising chickens.




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Why this poultry pundit has a growing flock of Facebook fans

Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick.




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Scientists search for heat-resistent breeds of chickens to withstand climate change. Is that accepting defeat?

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.



  • Climate & Weather

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'River Monsters' star discovers potential man-eating anaconda

Dramatic video shows the moment Jeremy Wade swims up to the 20-foot, 200 pound giant snake.




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Jumbo squid viciously attack Greenpeace submarine (Video)

Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here.




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Mysterious humming sound detected in the dark reaches of the ocean

Who or what is making the sound remains a mystery, but it may be a 'dinner bell' signaling feeding time for deep sea creatures.



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Killer whales vs. shark: Drone footage shows rare attack

Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain.




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Stray dog follows adventure race team for 430 miles

The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart.




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Snakes found hunting in packs

Scientists aren't yet sure if this is a unique phenomenon or if it's something all snakes are capable of.




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'Faceless' fish reeled in by deep sea research vessel

Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873.




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Sea creatures from Japanese tsunami are just now arriving on Pacific coast

Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California.




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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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This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge

A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.




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World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'




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Worms frozen in permafrost for 42,000 years brought back to life

The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age.




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Sorry rabbit, but even scientists agree: Slow but steady always wins the race

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.



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Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.




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Do nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days?

The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return.




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What attracts us to gods, goddesses and superheroes?

A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular.



  • Arts & Culture

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REI wants you to do more than #OptOutside on Black Friday

REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday.



  • Arts & Culture

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13 places on the planet off-limits to visitors

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.




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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.



  • Climate & Weather

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12 interesting facts about the lefties we love

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing

Kindergarten class in Michigan joins their 5-year-old classmate in court for his official adoption.




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7 gift hacks to help you through the holidays

Race through that pile of holiday gifts with this speedy wrapping method.




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For this stray dog, there's no place like Subway

A hungry, stray dog nicknamed 'Subway Sally' is already an employee favorite at a New Mexico restaurant, but now she's a social media star, too.




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13 unexpected leap year facts

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.




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Rescue dogs find help in unlikely places

Businesses help homeless dogs get adopted through beer cans and pizza boxes.




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For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.



  • Climate & Weather

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We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos)

Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction.



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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



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Arctic blast shatters records across the country

As much as two-thirds of the U.S could be plunged into record-breaking cold, but autumn isn't done yet.



  • Climate & Weather