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Science of shopping: Cameras and software that track our buying behavior

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.




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Scientists make progress in earthquake forecasting

Team of scientists and engineers head to the heart of earthquake country to learn more about predicting when and where an earthquake will happen — before the



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Invasive earthworms can ravage forests

Non-native earthworms are damaging hardwood forests; one University of Minnesota group is working to clear up the misconception that they're always harmless.



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Ancient amulet unearthed in Cyprus has curious palindrome inscription

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.



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Evolution deniers believe in 'smorgasbord' of science

These well-educated believers have positive views of science but selectively reject certain theories that conflict with their religious beliefs.



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Cathedral architecture dazzles in vertical panoramas

"Vertical Churches" give viewers a head-turning look at some of the most beautiful architecture in the world.



  • Remodeling & Design

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9 quirky Easter traditions to ponder while scarfing down your chocolate bunny

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?




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10 historic churches reborn as something else

Here are 10 beautiful churches that have been converted into something else.




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What wine did Jesus drink at the Last Supper?

What did Jesus' drink at his last meal? Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.




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Vatican palace gets dairy-based makeover

Pope Francis' cows play a key role in a centuries-old restoration technique used on Vatican City's Belvedere Palace.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Amish, Mennonites quietly rebuild Texas towns

Mennonites and Amish workers have been on the ground in Texas since August and continue to assist in rebuilding efforts.




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9 precariously perched temples and monasteries

These religious structures have been sitting atop cliffs and mountains for centuries now with no easy way to get to them.




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'Angel' cloud spreads her wings in Texas sky

Danny Ferraro was driving on Highway 105 in Texas when he spotted clouds arranged in an angelic way.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why does Easter move around on the calendar?

The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.



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Obama's dirty little secret: his Presidential limo is a gas guzzler

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?




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Taxing gas: A great idea, but can it fly?

A consensus is emerging in support of a price floor for gasoline, but getting it through Congress may be difficult. And will Obama expend capital on the idea?




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Gas is cheap! Bring back the SUVs!

With gas prices nearing 5-year lows, sales trends for small and large cars are reversing.




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Off-road: Getting down and dirty in Texas

Most of the cars I test are plug-ins, so it was a culture shock to go to San Antonio and drive the big-tire SUVs ... on Dramamine ... at 100 mph ... while holdi




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Cinnamon: Good for pastry; bad for your liver

The most commonly used cinnamon, cassia, contains a natural element that when used in large amounts can cause liver damage.




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How to survive pollen season (without locking yourself inside the house)

How to pollen-proof your life with these 20 tips for seasonal allergy sufferers.




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How to treat a poison ivy rash naturally

These home remedies can help you tackle that pesky poison ivy rash the natural way.



  • Protection & Safety

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How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.




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Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 natural remedies for psoriasis

There are some ingredients right in your kitchen that can help improve psoriasis.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 natural cures for a yeast infection

Most women know the burning, itching signs of a yeast infection, but before reaching for an OTC medication, you might try these natural home remedies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas

Craig Henderson drove his Avion from Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas.




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5 reasons to like the Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf battery car will be in customers' hands in a few months. Based on a quick drive through Central Park in Manhattan, it's more than ready for prim




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Honda hybrid sales increase during September

Honda hybrid sales increased during September 2010 including a 338 percent increase for the Civic.




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5 electric vehicles: Most likely to succeed in the class of 2011

The rubber is about to hit the road, and here are my choices for electric cars that can succeed in the marketplace. They've got marketing, publicity, cool techn




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19.9 million natural gas vehicles by 2016

Pike Research forecasts huge boost in NGV market — but there will only be 26,000 natural gas refueling stations worldwide.




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Nissan's take on a gasoline-powered world

The latest Nissan Leaf commercial examines what life would be like if everything was powered by gasoline.




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Aloha Petroleum installs EV fast charge stations

Electric vehicle owners on Oahu can plug in for a fast charge at one of three locations.




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NASA climate scientist arrested in Keystone XL pipeline protest

Climate scientist James Hansen was arrested on Feb. 13 outside the White House while protesting the Keystone Pipeline.




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Energy lawyer argues that protesters' snarling faces constitute assault (and no, this isn't The Onion)

A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault.




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5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study

5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study. A new study finds that organic food is not nutritionally superior. So is it worth the higher price? I say




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Ashevillage Urban Farm School prepares for students

A 30-week Urban Farm School program begins on April 1 at the Ashevillage Institute and Sanctuary in North Carolina.




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The farm goat that was eaten: The reality of meat eating

An honest story from an organic Japanese farm about what to do with an unneeded goat.




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Astronauts to grow lettuce in space with NASA 'Veggie' farm

The mini-farm isn't just for tasty food — the Veg-01 experiment will test how well lettuce and other large plants grow in orbit.




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Prairie Organic Spirits: Respect from seed to glass

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.




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11 fascinating farm blogs

From backyard chicken keepers to serious sheep shearers, these online storytellers live up the rural life.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Nuclear politics come to Washington

The future looks uncertain for an industry on the brink of making huge gains in Washington this year.




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New Mexico looks to expand its nuclear-waste business

The state wants to expand a nuclear-waste storage facility inside an ancient salt bed to play a bigger role in handling spent fuel from U.S. reactors.




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New report quantifies just how badly Russian waters are polluted by radioactive waste

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.




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How a nuclear bomb could save Earth from an asteroid

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.




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Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, demand an end to nuclear weapons

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.



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Worried about asteroids? Nuclear bombs could solve problem

If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond.




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How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast?

Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks.




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Even a 'small' nuclear war could trigger catastrophic cooling

Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade.



  • Climate & Weather

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Fukushima radiation detected off California coast

Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California.



  • Wilderness & Resources