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$2 Million in Ivory Seized From Manhattan Jewelers

Two New York City jewelers, caught with $2 million worth of illegal ivory, plead guilty to charges of commercializing wildlife

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Super-Strong Solar Flare Bringing Northern Lights South

Clean Energy Can Come From Dirt

Forget wind, solar and even seaweed. Renewable energy is getting down and dirty…with dirt!

Cognoscenti Coffee pop-up at the Hotel Normandie

An Architect-Turned-Barista Draws a Fine Line Between Brewing and Design

As the finale to our coffee series, we talk with Yeekai Lim, an entrepreneur from Los Angeles, about coffee, design, and the common ground(s) they share

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Should We Kill Man-Eating Alligators?

Should we hunt down and kill man-eaters?

In his new book, Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, Frank Partnoy claims that when faced with a decision, we should assess how long we have to make it, and then wait until the last possible moment to do so.

Why Procrastination is Good for You

In a new book, University of San Diego professor Frank Partnoy argues that the key to success is waiting for the last possible moment to make a decision

A Farm in New South Whales, Australia

Climate Skepticism Could Wipe Out Whole Towns in Australia

Stubborn climate skeptic hold-outs now face more than just the rest of the world’s scorn: Their towns might not be on the map in a few years

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Round 1 of the Dinosaurs vs Aliens Throwdown

Does the first issue of Dinosaurs vs Aliens live up to the hype?

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People Wear Pants Because Cavalry Won Wars

A new study indicates the direction we look while speaking has nothing to do with whether we’re telling the truth.

Myth Busted: Looking Left or Right Doesn’t Indicate If You’re Lying

A psychological study has debunked the idea that the direction of a speaker’s eyes indicate lying or telling the truth

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Return of the King Salmon

In the ocean waters just off California’s Central Coast, the fish are swarming this summer like they haven’t in years

Hubble telescope image from July 7, 2012 showing Pluto’s moon P5

Astronomers Find Pluto’s Fifth Moon

Blame Your Chicken Dinner for That Persistant Urinary Tract Infection

E. coli, the most common cause of urinary tract infections, has been growing resistant to antibiotics, and chickens may be to blame

Taizo the robot gets seniors to exercise.

10 Ways Tech Makes Old Age Easier

With their populations aging rapidly in coming decades, many countries, including the U.S., will rely heavily on technology to take care of seniors

Contemporary artist Gavin Jantjes’s untitled work is a part of the “African Cosmos: Stellar Arts,” exhibit on display through December 9.

Events July 13-15: After Hours at the Museum of African Art, Cranes and Clouds, “Don Juan” Screening

This weekend, hit up the Museum of African Art after hours, create Korean art and view a screening of “Don Juan”

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Packing List Series, Part 1: Joan Didion

In 1979, “The White Album” gave smart women a straightforward guide to what to bring on a trip

For Coal Miners, Back to Black Lungs

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Teach Yourself to Be Synesthetic: Hear Colors, See Sounds

A new study suggests that people may be able to teach themselves to have synesthetic experiences

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Sitting Just Three Hours a Day Can Take Two Years Off Your Life

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The Battle in Our Backyard: Remembering Fort Stevens

Historian David C. Ward recounts the short but unprecedented Civil War attack on Washington, D.C. at the Battle of Fort Stevens on July 11, 1864

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