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Horse Sense: Wild Horses Ride Out the Storm

Feb 01, 2019 04:09PM

The wild horse herds on North Carolina’s Outer Banks survived Hurricane Florence by huddling on high ground, hiding in maritime forests, and possibly by swimming.

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Mind Meld: Translating Thoughts Into Speech

Feb 01, 2019 04:09PM

Scientists are making progress toward using brain implants to help speech-paralyzed patients "voice" their thoughts.

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Bug Apocalypse: Sharp Decline Threatens Ecosystem

Feb 01, 2019 04:09PM

The number of invertebrates and insects such as moths, butterflies and bees has dropped worldwide by 45 percent in the last 35 years, raising alarm about the global ecosystem.

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Tips for a Tree-Free Home: Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

Jan 31, 2019 10:27AM

By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests.

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Monstrous Morass: Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

The floating garbage patch is twice the size of Texas, but the fact that it’s only 8 percent micro-plastic makes a clean-up possible.

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Happy Hoppers: Nature Finds a Way

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

Natural evolution seems to be saving frog species in Panama that are growing in numbers after being nearly wiped out by a deadly fungal disease more than a decade ago.

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Ancient Canines: Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

The most primitive dogs on the planet, once assumed to be extinct, have been discovered in a remote highland region of New Guinea.

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3-D Domiciles: High-Tech Instant Homes on Horizon

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

A 3-D printed house built in 24 hours in Austin, Texas for $10,000 is a prototype that may be used to provide homes for an entire community in El Salvador.

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Fire Hounds: Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

Three border collies race around the charred remains of Chilean forests with special satchels on their backs that spread grass and flower seedlings.

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Cork Rocks: The Self-Regenerating Building Material

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity.

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Poor Packaging: The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle

Dec 27, 2018 12:45PM

Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled.

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Rare Breed: Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds

Dec 27, 2018 11:42AM

About 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on British moors, descendants of the original prehistoric horse that arrived from Alaska 130,000 years ago.

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Meatless Munchies: Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

Dec 27, 2018 11:41AM

A tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer.

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Smart Trash: Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins

Dec 27, 2018 11:41AM

Solar-powered trash cans with built-in Wi-Fi sensors are being installed in Baltimore to facilitate as-needed emptying of the cans.

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Breathe Easy: Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Dec 27, 2018 11:41AM

The indoor air of winter can get stuffy and even unhealthy, but sound strategies will lower airborne toxins, control irritants, and reduce foot-borne pollution.

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