The rainforests of South America are a little lonelier now, with the highly likely or confirmed extinction of eight bird species. According to a statistical
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This sewage treatment plant moonlights as a wedding hotspot
If you’re from the Seattle metro area, there’s a good chance you’ve attended a wedding in Woodinville. Located 30 minutes northeast of Seattle, semi-rural Woodinville
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Bugs are getting hungrier and hungrier
As the planet heats up, so does the age-old competition between humans and insects for food. According to most recent studies, insects currently mulch through
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The clothes you donate don't always end up on people's backs
Donating your old, unwanted clothes is a great way to give back to your community while cleaning out your closet. It’s a satisfying feeling knowing
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Drone photographer sheds light on wealth inequality from above
While studying for a master’s degree in Anthropology at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, American photographer Johnny Miller found the startling inequality
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Why the Great Barrier Reef is in danger
As you probably already know, the Great Barrier Reef is in big trouble. About 50 percent of the reef’s coral cover has already been lost,
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More rest may not be better for a concussion
We’ve heard the advice time and time again: In order for kids to heal from a concussion they need rest — lots and lots of
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Bonnethead sharks munch on seagrass, making them the first omnivorous shark
Sharks have a reputation as voracious carnivores. It turns out that one shark, however, is content with a tasty salad of seagrass instead of fish
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California passes bill banning sale of cosmetics tested on animals
California is cracking down on animal testing, becoming the first state to pass legislation that would ban the sale of cosmetics that have been tested
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How to respond to a sneeze around the world
Ah, the sneeze. That bodily function that drives particles out of the nose and mouth in a decidedly forcible way. It’s sometimes unpleasant, especially if
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