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Pope Francis: humanity will go down if climate change is not addressed

If Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Katia, and Jose weren’t destructive enough to reinforce your belief in climate change, perhaps Pope Francis’ recent announcement will convince you. After safely arriving in...

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Sweden is putting stressed-out people in tiny glass 'chillout cabins'

Related: Artist builds incredible stained-glass cabin in the middle of the woods "Year after year, Sweden takes first place in international rankings of countries with the best life quality. Swedish...

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Offshore wind power is cheaper than new nuclear power in the UK

Offshore wind power has pulled ahead of nuclear power. Energy from United Kingdom offshore wind farms will be less expensive than power from new nuclear projects, based on subsidy figures revealed by...

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This huge 'tiny house' on wheels can fit a family of five!

The tiny house movement is constantly evolving, introducing designs of many sizes and functions. These structures range from ultra-tiny backyard units to trailers transformed into mobile homes. The...

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Step aside Bitcoin - Ethereum could revolutionize the world of online...

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Rare white giraffes spotted by Kenyan conservation group

Incredible white giraffes have been sighted in northeastern Kenya. These creamy giraffes barely even look real, but the Hirola Conservation Program captured two, a mother and baby, in a video. The...

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How hurricane Irma changed the colors of these Caribbean islands

Hurricane Irma recently hit islands in the Caribbean with the force of a Category 5 storm. And now, NASA photos reveal just how devastating the storm was. In the NASA Earth Observatory satellite...

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The world's biggest offshore wind farm is being built in the UK

Very soon, the UK will be home to the world’s largest wind farm. The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced the development on Monday, revealing that DONG Energy...

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Modular Lego Lunch restaurant built from recycled shipping containers pops up...

A modular fast food restaurant popped up in Siauliai, Lithuania, to provide a healthy communal space that can be easily replicated anywhere. Architecture firm Hermann Kamte & Associates designed...

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This mind-blowing building is made from material as thin as a coin

MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY’s giant alien-like structure is pushing the envelope for self-supporting architecture. Built of material as thin as a coin, Minima | Maxima is a 43-foot-tall organic structure...

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Awesome new animation envisions Earth in 250 million years

Earth in 250 million years won't be the planet we know and love today. Plate tectonics theory says plates comprising Earth's outer shell glide atop the mantle, causing continents to drift apart or come...

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Amsterdam is transforming a prison into a green energy-generating neighborhood

A brighter, solar-powered future is coming to Bijlmerbajes, a former prison complex in Amsterdam. The Dutch government tapped OMA to design a masterplan of the 7.5-hectare site, as well as a...

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Beautiful cedar home stands high on stilts to accommodate heavy snowfall in...

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BMW unveils dynamic new rival to the Tesla Model S

When the first models from the electric BMW i sub-brand arrived a few years ago, fans were hopeful that BMW's new electric cars would be able to rival the Tesla Model S. Instead, the BMW i3 and BMW i8...

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This amazing rotating home lets you change the view with a push of a button

https://youtu.be/Cz8setG6-uc Related: The Transforming D*Haus Changes Shape to Accommodate Different Seasons "We took an equilateral triangle and started to rotate it around an open core, we wanted the...

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First newly-developed chocolate in 80 years is made from Ruby cocoa beans

Chocolate aficionados, rejoice! There’s a new version of your favorite velvety treat, and it’s ruby red in color. Made from the Ruby cocoa bean, the newly-invented variety of chocolate is the first to...

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New NASA discovery hints at water elsewhere in the solar system

The presence of water on Earth used to be an item on the list of all the features that set our planet apart from others. But water keeps popping up elsewhere in space - and scientists recently...

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The free grocery store fighting food waste and hunger

The Free Store, a non-profit organization and grocery store based in Wellington, New Zealand, is serving food for free by aiding in the fight against food waste. Originally started as a short-term art...

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Continental presents concept tire that adjusts to road conditions

When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your car tires? Most of us don't pay as much attention to our tires as we should, but Continental recently unveiled two technologies for tires...

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IKEA's new augmented reality app could totally change the way we shop

Have you ever purchased a piece of furniture, only to find out later it didn’t fit its intended spot or threw off the balance of the room? This is actually pretty common, which is why the Swedish...

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