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These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping
October 10, 2019, 1:33 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Austin, Athens, Venice and Lisbon are the latest cities to meet global goals.
Why do birds migrate at night?
September 30, 2019, 8:28 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
There are fewer predators but it's not always as safe as it should be.
Border wall construction begins in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
September 16, 2019, 2:02 p.m. by Lindsey Reynolds
The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center in the border wall debate.
Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one step closer to reality
September 16, 2019, 12:55 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.
A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex
September 13, 2019, 9:53 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.
'Tower of Voices' honors the Sept. 11 bravery of Flight 93
September 11, 2019, 10:03 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
National memorial site in Pennsylvania honors the passengers and crew of Flight 93.
The most extreme bolts of lightning strike in winter
September 11, 2019, 8:27 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
These 'superbolts' are more common over water.
Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees'
September 9, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
It's a great way to celebrate a 100th birthday.
What you need to know about the tides
August 30, 2019, 1:25 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
For starters, high tide is actually the crest of a really long wave.
What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?
August 29, 2019, 11:55 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Looks like we can blame climate change for this too.
White rhinos team up to save northern relatives from extinction
August 27, 2019, 2:45 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies.
Visiting a park can make you as happy as Christmas
August 22, 2019, 8:06 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
That upbeat mood can last as long as 4 hours.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners will take your breath away
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How safe is cured, smoked or salted fish?
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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How to find a hobby (and why you should)
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The truth about the tree that grows 'brains' and scares small children
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8 things to know before getting a pet rabbit
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Why you should mulch leaves, not rake them
Don't just stuff everything into a bag and leave it on the curb. Make use of that fall yard waste.
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When will fall leaves be at their peak near me?
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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5 ways to beat fall allergies
They always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.
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Why does autumn have two names?
Autumn is the only season with two names. How did this happen, and which name should you use?
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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Thanks to seed savers, Glass Gem corn exists
This stunning, multi-colored corn is real and edible, and its seeds are now in high demand.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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