Seals become climate heroes by gathering vital ocean data
A surprising technique has helped scientists observe how Earth’s oceans are changing, and it’s not using specialized robots or artificial intelligence. It’s tagging seals.
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Agriculture uses 70% of the world’s freshwater supply — but new 'smart soil' could dramatically reduce that
Professors at the University of Texas at Austin have engineered a new type of gel-infused soil that helps plants water and feed themselves.
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How small changes to your laundry routine can make a big environmental impact
Laundry might seem like one of the most run-of-the-mill chores, but its environmental impact can be dramatic.
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Watch: This 'robot dog' has vacuums for paws — and cleans litter from Italy's beaches
The cigarette butt-sucking robot is the first to use four legs concurrently to complete a task.
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How electric harps are protecting honey bees
By 2021, Michel Costa had become a frustrated veteran of an obscure yet devastating war in Europe. The enemy: invasive Asian hornets, which had been massacring his honey bees by the thousand.
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Mechanic shares 'leftovers hack' to clean your rusty tools: 'I didn't realize it was THIS easy'
The YouTube mechanic shares a money-saving hack that uses kitchen staples to remove ‘every speck’ of rust from metal objects.
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HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.
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World's first hydrogen-fueled ferry sets sail in San Francisco: 'You can actually drink the exhaust'
San Francisco's new Sea Change ferry is officially in service, emitting only water vapor that can be recycled throughout the vessel.
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Ranked: These are the top 10 best U.S. cities for public transportation
Only three of the top 10 transit systems are in the nation's top 10 most populous cities. Good transit spans the country.
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