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Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds

Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans.




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25,000 bees found dead in Oregon; pesticide suspected

Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S.




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Colony collapse disorder's link to pesticides strengthened by new study

The pesticides, called neonicotinoids, are "highly likely" to be triggering bee deaths, say researchers.




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5 ways to reduce kids' exposure to pesticides and herbicides

There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should.



  • Protection & Safety

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With termite genome decoded, researchers aim for less toxic pest control

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.




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Study: Autism risk higher near pesticide-treated fields

Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides were more likely to develop autism, according to new research.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Bee crisis linked to virus spread by humans

A new study concludes humans have accidentally spread a virus and parasite that are obliterating bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Is milkweed really the key to saving monarchs?

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Green States: What’s the Red Stuff?

Diamorpha Smallii is the taxonomic name. It has another name, Small's Stonecrop. But in Georgia, we call it Red Stuff.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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American love affair with a well-hydrated lawn is stronger than ever

Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Can the tri-state water wars be resolved?

A new concept takes the discussion out of the courtroom, where the battle has been fought for 20 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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900-year-old 'holy well' discovered that still has clean, drinkable water

The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set.




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California's waste-curbing water restrictions should be enacted everywhere

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.



  • Climate & Weather

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Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.



  • Research & Innovations

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Have the Florida Everglades reached the 'tipping point'?

This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This edible water blob could replace plastic bottles

The Ooho 'water bottle' is a gelatinous blob that allows you to have your bottled water (minus the plastic) and eat it too.




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Drought brings the Horn of Africa to the edge

Four severe droughts in 20 years have left many residents of the Horn of Africa on the edge of survival.



  • Climate & Weather

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Tucson to resurrect river with recycled water

The Santa Cruz River, nearly dry for almost a century, may soon flow once more through downtown Tucson.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ancient European stone inscriptions revealed by low river levels carry grave warnings

'If you see me, weep,' reads one of these so-called 'hunger stones.'



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Freshwater sources around the world are in unprecedented decline

Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How emoji have changed language

Emoji can add emotion and intent to emails and texts, but can they ever become their own language?



  • Arts & Culture

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Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn)

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.




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Cranky and unmotivated? Watch a cat video

Research says they not only improve your mood, but also your ability to concentrate.




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Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls?

Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror.




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How to manage your social media addiction

Theses six apps can help you add hours back to your day.




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Help write the first crowdsourced sci-fi novel

People across the globe are trying to write 50,000 words for National Novel Writing Month, but only one man has asked the Internet to help him do it.



  • Arts & Culture

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How I finally cured my RSI and back pain

After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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If you challenge the hackers, you're gonna get hacked

You want to feel safe? Be a nobody with nothing anyone is interested in.




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Ancient Greek algorithm could be used to find inconceivably large prime numbers

The sieve of Eratosthenes is an ancient tool for finding primes, but it might get a boost by modern computing.




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Scientists measure the smallest increment of time ever recorded

The breakthrough will allow for stunning time lapses that reveal the behavior of electrons.



  • Research & Innovations

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Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink

Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing.



  • Research & Innovations

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In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track

The World1 computer program at MIT considered a range of factors and predicted the world might collapse in 2040. So far, it has been right.




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Monday medley: The stock market

Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more.




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All Honest Teas to be fair trade certified

All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011.




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Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke

The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there.




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Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients

This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day.




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When buying chocolate becomes complicated

Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again.




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These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.




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Restaurants being reused as ... restaurants

Smart, Southern, independent start-ups are using the buildings and kitchens from closed chains and being green in the process.




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Weekly LEED roundup – 7/31/09

A multi-purpose facility and Arizona's first LEED certified restaurant are featured in this week's LEED roundup.




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Community-supported restaurants

Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model.




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Weekly LEED roundup – 12/4/09

The ACE Building in Philadelphia, San Francisco's Bentley Reserve, and the first Pizza Fusion in Saudi Arabia are featured this week.




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Restaurants going from 'seed-to-stove'

You know what a “farm-to-fork” restaurant is, but what’s a “seed-to-stove” restaurant?




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Restaurants: The Spotted Pig in New York City

Yes, the burger at this seasonal and local restaurant is everything it's hyped to be.




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2011 James Beard Award nominees announced

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.




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Cultured Caveman: A food cart done the right way

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.




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James Cameron created new camera system for trench dive

Director/explorer utilized new thumb-sized 1080p cameras to capture 3-D video from the deepest point on earth.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Smog-eating streets created by Dutch scientists

Pavement that acts as an air purifier could help cities consume their own pollution.



  • Research & Innovations

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How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds

Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors.



  • Climate & Weather

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12 ambitious space tech ideas funded by NASA

From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science.



  • Research & Innovations