The Vortex, a radical new way to generate wind energy, is a bladeless wind turbine that looks like a giant rolled joint shooting into the sky.
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A meteorite strike during the moon eclipse!
January 26, 2019Check it out. You can see the flash of a meteorite that struck the moon during Sunday night’s total eclipse. Photos and video here.
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It was a huge success: Parking spots are now bike lanes, transit is fast and easy, and the streets (and local businesses) are full of people.
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Moon craters reveal Earth’s history | Earth | EarthSky
January 26, 2019Most scientists believe the moon and Earth have been bombarded by meteorites at a constant rate for the past few billion years. New research suggests that – in the past…
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7 ways to use emotional intelligence to beat procrastination
January 26, 2019When all else fails, try reframing the way you view your goals to stop your procrastination habit.
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After the 35-day shutdown, thousands of federal workers will be back on the job.
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Plants sprout – and die – on moon
January 26, 2019For the 1st time ever, plants were sprouted on the moon – but didn’t survive long – as part of a biosphere experiment on China’s Chang’e-4 lander.
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A coalition of giant brands is about to change how we shop forever, with a new zero-waste platform
January 26, 2019Loop will send you name-brand products, like Tide detergent, Crest toothpaste, or Häagen Dazs ice cream. When you’re done, you ship the empty container back, where it gets cleaned and…
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The A11Y Project
October 18, 2018A community-driven effort to make web accessibility easier.
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Details on the annual Orionid meteor shower. How and when to watch. In 2018, the peak morning is probably October 21. Start watching now, before dawn!