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What do peanuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, and mushrooms have in common? In addition to being delicious, they could be transformed into building materials...

The world is going green at an unprecedented rate. In 2016, renewable energy accounted for two-thirds of all new power added to the world’s grid, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) — with more...

Following in the footsteps of France, the UK, and Scotland, the state of California is now considering passing a ban on the sale of new gas and diesel-powered vehicles...

The space agencies of Russia and the United States just signed a joint statement to develop projects to further explore outer space. One could be the Deep Space Gateway, a lunar spaceport that could act as a launching point...

Renowned street artist JR has installed a provocative new piece on the US-Mexico border. Best-known for his artistic commentary on social issues, JR reportedly designed a poster of a large baby peering over the border fence...

Those who live in the Midwest United States understand how difficult it can be to eat local during winter. But for Russ Finch and his community, the task isn’t too difficult. A former mailman living in Nebraska, Finch designed...

If you find yourself wanting more after yesterday's highly-anticipated total solar eclipse, don’t fret. In just 2,422 days, or approximately seven years, another “once in a lifetime” event will occur in the United States....

If you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, here’s your chance. The U.S. federal government is auctioning off six fairy tale-like lighthouses, and the starting prices begin at...

If you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, now’s your chance. The U.S. federal government is auctioning off six fairy tale-like lighthouses, and the starting prices begin at...

If you grew up loving Men in Black and Independence Day, we may have found the gig for you. NASA is hiring a “planetary protection officer” to defend Earth from alien contamination - and the job comes with a six-figure...

If you grew up loving Men in Black and Independence Day, we may have found the gig for you. NASA is hiring a “planetary protection officer” to defend Earth from alien contamination, and the job comes with a six-figure...

Most people think they can walk and text, but statistics prove otherwise. Between 2015 and 2016, for instance, there was a 10 percent spike in pedestrian fatalities in the United States, likely due to the number of people...

When President Trump announced plans to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, the decision drew criticism from US states and nations around the world. Now, it seems the president may be having second thoughts - according to French...

Could world peace be on the horizon? Last Friday the United Nations passed a total ban on nuclear weapons in an attempt to prevent WWIII from breaking out...

Much has been written about the affect rising temperatures will have on climate and sea levels, but global warming is expected to dish up a host of other catastrophes as well...