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This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing

A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately

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



  • Climate & Weather

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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



  • Climate & Weather

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Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces

Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Half the world's beaches could be gone by the end of this century

Scientists call for quick action to save beaches from climate change. Beaches offer protection from extreme weather events.



  • Climate & Weather

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The newest fashion accessory? Live plants

Show off your green thumb — or just your love for nature — with these plant-centric pieces of jewelry.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hats are back. Here are 9 you can actually wear

There's no reason to be intimidated by the idea of wearing a hat, especially not these classic styles.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why did we turn our backs on bar soap?

Somewhere along the line, we became a nation of liquid soap junkies. New research show sales of bar soap are down.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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7 wacky backpacks to help you stand out

Whether you love nature, sushi or even dragons, there's a backpack out there to match your mood.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Ooo, shiny! Why are we attracted to glossy, sparkly things?

Human beings are obsessed with shiny things, and the attraction is innately tied with one of our most basic human needs.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Clogged pores? Try a DIY blackhead-removal mask

Skip the expensive, chemical-laden skincare products. These 3 homemade peel-off blackhead removal masks will have your skin feeling clear and smooth in no time.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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You won't believe these insane Easter bonnets that people actually wear

At an annual parade in New York City, men and women don hats packed with everything from Peeps to plastic flying pigs.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why can't we get the fanny pack right?

Fanny packs, also known as bum bags, cycle in and out of style, but they just never seem to stick around.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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15 acids that are good for your skin

From AHAs to retinoids, here's what acids derived from many of your favorite foods can also do for your skin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Can facial yoga make you look younger?

A new study shows it can lead to fuller cheeks and a firmer face.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How many microbeads is a clean face worth?

Each wash with a microbead product can release as many as 94,500 microbeads into our waterways.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Lacoste swaps out iconic croc logo for endangered species

Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition 'Save Our Species' polos benefit the International Union for Conservation of Nature.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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8 face oils for smoother, healthier skin

Natural face oils are the new go-to moisturizer. Here are eight oils that deserve a spot in your beauty regimen.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are you washing your face too much?

The 'caveman regimen' keeps skin clear and healthy, say advocates.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Green Packaging: Eliminating 20 Million Pounds of Waste

Green Packaging: Eliminating 20 Million Pounds of Waste




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Each Green Train Takes 300 Trucks Off the Road

Each Green Train Takes 300 Trucks Off the Road



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Dell takes a huge step toward ultimate eco-friendly packaging

Compostable and locally sourced bamboo computer cushions push Dell’s corporate initiatives to new levels.




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Workplace Safety: New Scorecard Changes the Game

Most U.S. safety scorecards are based on information from the past. A new scorecard adds scientifically based predictions about the future.



  • Protection & Safety

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Face to face with E.U. President Vaclav Klaus

I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing.



  • Research & Innovations

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Al Gore's plan B: Act crazy

Al Gore hit NBC last week for Green Week and told Saturday Night Live all about his backup plan for solving global warming-to act completely nuts.



  • Climate & Weather

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Lieberman's environmental legacy

Often criticized by members of both parties, Sen. Joseph Lieberman has been a staunch supporter of the environment throughout his career.




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Al Gore compares climate deniers to racists

The former V.P. says global warming doubters will one day be seen similarly to racists, and urges people who support emissions cuts to 'win the conversation.'




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As Greenpeace turns 40, the eco-movement aches for another wave of innovation

In 1971, a ragtag gang of committed activists unleashed its first "mind bomb," and it set the environmental agenda for decades to come. Today, with campaigns by




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Update your Kindle by March 22 or lose access to books and more

Kindles from before 2013 need a critical update by March 22 or they will lose Internet connectivity.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Cadillac to introduce virtual showrooms

Instead of keeping dozens of vehicles on site, Cadillac's smaller dealerships will offer virtual experiences for made-to-order sales.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Virtual reality eyed as a replacement for some painkillers

As the technology decreases in price, some hospitals are trying it as a distractive force to cut the use of opioids.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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'Back to the Future'-inspired sneakers will arrive this year

Nike has created the HyperAdapt, self-lacing shoes inspired by "Back to the Future Part II."



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How to quit Facebook in 6 steps

If social media has you feeling stressed, here's how to quit Facebook without going through withdrawal.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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China fights toilet paper greed with face scans

China's 'toilet revolution' includes facial recognition hardware at tourist spots to distribute toilet paper.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What you need to know about fitness trackers

Despite their continued popularity, fitness trackers may not deliver on the promises they make.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Robot dog opens door, fights back in startlingly human-like fashion

Boston Dynamics releases video of new robot dog that can open doors.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Former NASA engineer serves up sweet justice to package thieves

A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Vampire power is back, and it's thirstier than ever in the new smart home

We're getting more and more smart devices with teensy little idle loads — but they're adding up fast.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Infotainment systems in cars are distractions for all, but even more so for older drivers

Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch

When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg.




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Why we're so fixated on bringing back the woolly mammoth

Scientists have been working to resurrect the woolly mammoth for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it?




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Why researchers are teaching rats how to drive

Scientists got rats to drive little cars, and it could help improve mental health treatments for humans.




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Doctors perform cataract surgery on gorilla

Experts at San Diego Zoo's medical center perform cataract surgery on Leslie the lowland gorilla to save her eyesight.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Group Company Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following group company personnel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2020.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Executive-level Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020.  




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />Second Commercial-use MEGAMIE System Begins Operations at HAZAMA ANDO Technical Research Institute -- Supplying Clean Power with Low CO2 Emissions --

・ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ・ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future




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MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years --

・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from China's Baotou Steel for Two Blast Furnace Gas-fired Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Generating Units

・ High-efficiency power generating units built on M701S (DA) X series gas turbines effectively utilize steelworks gas emissions ・ Third order from Baotou Steel Group, reflecting strong confidence of MHPS' technology




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System --

・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW