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TSA to start allowing small knives on planes

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 12:12 PM

Campers, hikers and crafters could benefit from the new policy, which goes into effect April 25.

Politician apologizes for saying bike riders pollute the environment

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 10:44 AM

Cyclists have 'increased heart rate and respiration,' resulting in more CO2 emissions, said state Rep. Ed Orcutt.

Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster

Tue, Mar 05 2013 at 1:05 PM

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.

Why Winona LaDuke is fighting for food sovereignty

Mon, Mar 04 2013 at 5:23 PM

Activist is bringing back foods that were almost lost, and she's restoring her reservation in the process.

Sahara dust linked to rain and snow in California

Fri, Mar 01 2013 at 11:36 AM

Desert dust carried thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean can increase California precipitation, study finds.

Jonas Falk earns a healthy profit helping school kids eat well

Thu, Feb 28 2013 at 5:07 PM

Founder of Organic Life has grown a $20 million company by serving great-tasting food at schools.

Students solve water woes by mimicking nature

Thu, Feb 28 2013 at 3:41 PM

A system designed by students at the University of Toronto was inspired by fish gills, tadpoles and human arteries.

Weather forecasters and climate science have a stormy relationship

Thu, Feb 28 2013 at 11:43 AM

Surveys of meteorologists show that 25% think global warming is a scam, while many others think it is manmade and harmful.

New online guide ranks water filter systems

Wed, Feb 27 2013 at 10:03 AM

Environmental Working Group offers tips for most effective, least expensive water filters.

Nobel Prize belonging to late DNA pioneer Francis Crick goes on the auction block

Tue, Feb 26 2013 at 1:56 PM

The medal and Crick's diploma have been valued at $500,000. Some of the auction's proceeds will fund medical research.

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A puppy's not a challenge for

Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 5:33 PM

A puppy's not a challenge for a telecommuter -- it's an opportunity! Having a dog means you need to get up every hour or two to let them out. A quick bit of exercise = better health and multiple chances each day to come back to your work with fresh eyes. Enjoy!

Iran is planning to send a

Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 1:16 PM

Iran is planning to send a monkey into space, not a chimpanzee (chimpanzees are apes). I can't find any references to the Chinese experiment you mention, so if you come up with a citation, please let us know.

Thanks, I have fixed that

Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 4:27 PM

Thanks, I have fixed that typo.

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