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Fake Foliage: Bionic Leaf Tops Plants in Photosynthesis

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

A new artificial photosynthesis system named Bionic Leaf 2.0 is ten times as efficient as normal plant photosynthesis at converting solar energy to biomass.

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Shocking Development: Oceanic Blasts Harm Ecosystems

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

Oil companies are using seismic airguns to find offshore oil and gas deposits from New England to Florida, killing marine wildlife, harming commercial fisheries and disrupting coastal economies.

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Techno Timber: Artificial Wood Resists Fire and Water

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

A new, lightweight synthetic wood made of polymer resin and chitosan, a sugar polymer derived from the shells of shrimp and crabs, can withstand fire and water damage.

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Wave This: Planet Earth Has a Flag

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

A new planetary flag designed by a Swedish student shows seven rings intertwined on a deep-sea-blue background, forming a flower in the middle.

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Light Pollution Disturbs Sleep: Outdoor Brightness Contributes to Insomnia

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

A study of 52,027 South Koreans found that those exposed to high levels of artificial outdoor light at night were more likely to have sleep issues and take sleeping pills.

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Transcendental Meditations: Near-Death Experiences Can Be Learned

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM

Some Buddhist meditators can willfully induce mystical near-death experiences that typically occur only in people close to actual or perceived death.

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Philippe Cousteau on the Power of Wonder and Legacy

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM ● By Randy Kambic

The environmental activist and grandson of Jacques Cousteau shares the inspiration of exploration with a new generation.

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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods: Another Reason to Go Organic

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Some doctors are finding that their patients' health improves when they avoid GMOs, which are found in up to 80 percent of non-organic foods.

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Delicious Discards: Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM ● By April Thompson

Instead of discarding skins, cores and rinds, creative chefs are using their distinctive flavors and nutrients to make intriguing entrees and desserts.

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The Path to Wealth: How to Make a Dream Come True

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM ● By May McCarthy

Repetition of three daily practices—writing down a goal, speaking it with emotion, and visualizing the outcome—is key to prosperity and success.

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