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When you bought a cactus for your home or office, you were probably fascinated by its shape, color, or unique spiky characteristics. But if you're lucky enough to see them bloom, the cacti's flower …
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If sea levels keep rising, where will we grow our food? Researchers in Italy are exploring one option: Underwater gardens. Nemo's Garden in Noli, Italy is an agricultural project that's attempting …
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Te’Lario Watkins Jr. is a 9-year-old entrepreneur with a dream. One day, he hopes his mushrooms will feed the world. With the help of his family, Te'Lario cultivates and harvests mushrooms to sell …
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You want a place to kick back and relax in your backyard, your teenager wants a space to hang out with their friends, and your kids want a place to explore their imagination. What if all those things …
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Ever tried to slice a tomato with a dull knife? In a pinch, I’ve tried. The jagged pink slabs I made might as well have been cut with a hammer and chisel. Broadly speaking, the same logic applies …
From honey bees to tiny houses to TEDTalks on Capitalism and Humanity's Future, we've assembled a complete list of documentaries and shows on Netflix & Hulu that would interest our fellow …
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Horseshoe crabs are not crabs, they are in the arthropod family and related to spiders and scorpions. They have been on the planet for 445 million years and they've changed very little during that …
In many parts of the world, lack of access to clean, potable water is a major issue. Water may be found nearby, but only in a brackish or polluted state. Areas close to the ocean may see miles of …
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