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Bunker Hunker: Down is the New Up

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

Could people someday live in an underground skyscraper? Maybe. A designer’s innovative plan would theoretically fill a 900-foot-deep, 300-acrewide crater left by the Lavender Pit copper mine, in Bisbee, Arizona.

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Trash Fashions: The Rehabilitation of Plastic

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

There may be hope for plastic after all. New biodegradable, compostable options are being used for household yard-waste bags and dinnerware.

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Noodle Doodle: Creativity on Tap

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

When is the best time of day to solve a problem that requires a flash of illumination? The answer may surprise you.

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20-Second Trust Factor: The Importance of First Impressions

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

Guess what? First impressions not only count—they also help us detect whether a stranger is genetically inclined to be compassionate, trustworthy or kind.

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Cool Schools: Spotlight on Sustainable Colleges

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

College-bound students appear to be thinking green. Environmental credentials, in addition to academic excellence and affordable tuition, are gaining traction in their selection process.

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Few U.S. Adults Regularly Practice Healthy Habits: Report Shows Americans Aren't Making Time for Health

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

The American Heart Association reports that only 12 percent of Americans regularly practice the healthy life trifecta of good nutrition, exercise and oral care.

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Can Parents Teach Peace?: Help Prevent Aggression in Children

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

A recent study that focused on thousands of middle-school students suggests they can.

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Mate Tea Fights Colon Cancer: Health Benefits of This South African Beverage

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

Bioactive compounds in this South American tea may help fight inflammation and colon cancer.

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Watching Magic Boosts Creativity in Children: A Reason to Expose Kids to Fantasy

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

Sometimes, living in a “fantasy world” can be a good thing. Recent research finds that fantasy films with magical content can fuel the imagination and creativity of young viewers.

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Why Laptops Should be Renamed... and Relocated: The Health Risks of Portable Computers

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

Their name notwithstanding, portable computers should not be used directly on the lap, at least for extended periods of time. Find out why.

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