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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels

In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.

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Prenatal exposure to chemicals in personal care products may speed puberty in girls

Early onset puberty has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness and cancer.
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How to avoid a Thanksgiving battle over politics

Don't want to get into it with your in-laws? Here's three tips to keep things civil over the holidays.
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How to make the best pie ever using science

What's going on in Grandma's recipe at a molecular level.
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The true cost of free shipping

Online shopping isn’t helping the climate-change fight — but there are simple solutions.

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