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The science of love: Are you wired for desire?

National Geographic's popular 'Brain Games' series takes a look at the laws of attraction in a special Valentine's Day episode.



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A day off from the Rolling Stones tour at the World Parks Congress

Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better.




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Translating the watch words of plastic bag and film recycling [QUIZ]

Plastic bag and film recycling can certainly come with a language barrier. Take this quiz to understand the vocabulary, and the world will thank you.




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Making scents of why people enjoy fragrance

SC Johnson discloses fragrance ingredients in its products to help consumers make even more informed choices. Take this quiz to see how much you already know.




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Why the definition of sustainability must change

The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently.




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9 women you've probably never heard of who've made conservation history

They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Behold the unique beauty of a real desert oasis

California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is home to a natural desert oasis, complete with huge palm trees and gravel-bottom wading pools.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Your daily dose of turmeric, now in a cordial

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."




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Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet)

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.



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Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did?

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.




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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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Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt




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Cartoon spoofs Canada's Kyoto pullout

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.



  • Climate & Weather

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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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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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John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction'

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.



  • Climate & Weather

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People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it

A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Board of Health OKs NYC soda ban

New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro




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Coffee: Friend or foe?

With all of the conflicting studies about caffeine's effect on the body, should you shun the pick-me-up or have a second cup? According to the Mayo Clinic, mode



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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7 diet gurus who died of poor health

Advocating for fitness and good nutrition wasn't enough to save these health experts from an early demise.




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A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.




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Diabetes drug won't help obese kids keep off weight

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 health benefits of rooibos tea

Sweet and flavorful, Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea with lots of health benefits. Here are just a few according to recent studies.




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The health benefits of Granny Smith apples

Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Berkeley collects $116,000 in 1st month of soda tax

Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health?




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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.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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January 29 is Big Block of Cheese Day at the White House

The Obama administration is making Big Block of Cheese Day a reality. Fans of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” already know what it’s all about.




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Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift

With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013.




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Facebook tops list of best companies for internships

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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General Mills backs off restrictive, no-lawsuit policy after backlash

General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What Facebook-like technology can teach us about the chimp civil war of 1971

Back in 1971, Jane Goodall observed a group of chimps break out in civil war. Now new social network analysis offers an explanation for this violent behavior.




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Was Facebook's manipulation of news feeds ethical?

Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study.




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How you use Facebook offers clues to your personality

The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you.




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Half of your 'friends' don't really like you

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.




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Wine-infused coffee blurs the wine o'clock rule

This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true.




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L.A. officials impound tiny houses donated to the homeless

As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed.




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The joy of working for a nonprofit is worth how much?

The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds.




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Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.



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Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.




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Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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In the Green Room: Country star Gretchen Wilson on the next generation of farmers

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with country music star Gretchen Wilson at Farm Aid 2009 to talk about fig



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In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1

Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Compound that makes your poop stinky could be the fountain of youth

The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.




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8-year-old girl achieves goal of throwing her unique pitch at every MLB stadium

Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days.



  • Arts & Culture

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Scientists discover drug cocktail that doubles the lifespan of animals

Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Who really needs a daily dose of aspirin?

Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees'

Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.'



  • Wilderness & Resources