Man Tried Building a Solar-Powered Yacht That Could Run Forever. It Looks Like He May Have Succeeded
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PETA warns viral fame may harm Punch and urges viewers to stop sharing the videos online.
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Netherlands Tests Unique Lazer Fix to Help Its Drivers Avoid Wildlife Collisions
Engineers believe that the technology is remarkable given that it targets human behavior and protects nature, instead of the other way around.
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China Just Tested a Flying Wind Turbine, and It Generated Enough Power to Run a U.S. Home for 13 Days
The S2000 was flown about 6,560 feet during its test flight above Sichuan Province.
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Why a Zoo Made the Emotional Decision to Euthanize Two Best Friends — Capybara and Tapir — Together
The staff had noticed that both of them were experiencing age-related health problems, which were affecting their quality of life.
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Is That 'Underwater Lightning'? Filmmaker Captures Explosive Awakening of a Rarely Seen Submarine Volcano
With monstrous plumes bursting from the water and shimmery streaks of electric light, Devon Massyn said it was one of the craziest things he has ever experienced.
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'America's Time Capsule' to be Buried in Philly for Nation’s 250th Anniversary. Here’s What’s In It
America250 presents the design and initial content of 'America's Time Capsule,' set to be buried for 250 years.
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Why Did Punch the Viral Monkey Adopt an IKEA Plushie as His Mother? A 1957 U.S. Experiment Explains
Experts believe that Punch's healing story demonstrates the results of an experiment conducted by Harry Harlow on emotional attachment and love.
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Rural Americans Willing to Pay $49 Monthly to Drink Recycled Toilet Water as Water Crisis Grows
A new study finds Americans may be more willing than expected to pay monthly for purified recycled wastewater.
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Man Tried Building a Solar-Powered Yacht That Could Run Forever. It Looks Like He May Have Succeeded
The solar-powered explorer yacht Helios 11 could "run forever" with solar energy, in theory.
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Photographer Spent 33 Days with Arctic's Polar Bears. His 10 Photos Give a Peak into Their Unique Life
From snoozing in a field of flowers to playfighting sisters, Arctic's polar bears displayed a mosaic of unforgettable episodes.
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Hidden Blizzard Risk Comes to Light as Rhode Island Student Dies While Charging Phone in Car
Salve Regina University student Joseph Boutros died from CO poisoning inside his car during a blizzard.
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Why is Punch, The Viral Monkey, Being Bullied? A Strange Animal ‘Hierarchy’ Could Be to Blame
What looks like bullying may actually be normal monkey social behavior as Punch learns troop hierarchy. Here's what experts have to say.
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California Scientists Create 'Rechargeable Solar Battery' That Surpasses Lithium-Ion Ones
Researchers take a significant step in the advancement of solar energy by creating a bio-inspired molecule that can store and release solar energy at will.
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NOAA Satellites Capture Florida’s Wildfire Expand from 5,000 to 25,000 Acres in Everglades
Wildfire started by a man in South Florida has been captured by NOAA's satellite.
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Photographer Spent a Week Chasing the Milky Way Across Utah. The Results Show Stunning Rare View
Southern Utah offers one of the darkest skies in the world, particularly in the White Pocket area, a haven for photographers like Derek.
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Camera Traps Finally Capture Rare ‘Ghost of the Canopy’ Wild Cat in Remote Guatemala Forest
The sighting of rare wildcat shows 'resilience' of the remote forest despite negligence.
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Mass Reintroduction of Rare Fishes Turns Adirondack's Barren Lakes into a Thriving Marine Ecosystem
New conservation efforts and rare fish reintroduction are helping restore Adirondack lakes that were once left nearly lifeless.
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Yellowstone’s Beloved Coyote ‘Limpy’ Is Popular for Pranking Visitors. But He’s Now Nearing His End
Limpy, despite going through a bout of disease, continues to use his sympathy act to attract generous donation of food.
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Mysterious Plumes Created Underwater Canyon in the Atlantic That’s Bigger than the Grand Canyon
The expansive underwater canyon continues to fascinate scientists with its intricate geometry.
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Harvard Finds People Living Near Nuclear Plants Show Higher Cancer Death Rates: See All Active U.S. Regions
About 6,400 cancer deaths per year in the U.S. are associated with nuclear power plants.
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