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Experts sound alarm as new 'super-hybrid' mosquitoes spread across North America: 'Capable of spreading the virus'

Researchers found that the southern house mosquito, or "quinx," is moving north and interbreeding with the local northern ...
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Chef shares 'low effort' way to make use of common kitchen scraps: 'It's a great idea'

Food52 on TikTok recently shared how to take apple scraps like cores and peels and turn them into apple jelly.
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Gardener captures stunning image of unexpected visitor nestled in flowers: 'This is a perfectly beautiful photo'

A user on the r/NativePlantGardening forum posted a stunning picture of a Common Buckeye butterfly on a vibrant purple ...
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Driver shares photos after invasive encounter at gas station: 'Can we ban these?

A driver from Perth voiced a common frustration: noisy video ads playing at gas pumps. Their Reddit post shows how forced advertisements disrupt a mundane task. Even more pressing, they contribute to ...
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Passerby stunned after finding valuable item for free on curb: 'Who would throw this away?'

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new liquid metal composite material that can be recycled and ...
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Officials enlist unexpected helpers for crucial task on overgrown island: 'It's a win-win'

Whether it's enlisting farm animals or planting native species at home, embracing eco-friendly approaches can protect ...
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New report reveals untapped goldmine hidden in our trash: 'A powerful opportunity'

A new report found that Europe is sitting on a goldmine of electronic waste that could be recycled into valuable materials ...
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New report reveals surprising shift in major energy market — here's what's happening

Research suggests that there is a strong link between coal pollution and premature mortality. Kelvin is the Apple of space ...
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US energy firm to transform power grid with largest facility of its kind: 'A big, important milestone'

Dominion Energy confirmed that its massive 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is on track to start ...
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Want solar savings but can't afford massive upfront costs? This solar subscription service will install panels on your home for no money down

If the cost of buying solar panels is outside your budget, you may want to consider a solar leasing plan like Palmetto's ...
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Remodeling homeowner searches for first-hand advice after wife mandates old-fashioned stovetop: 'The old range broke twice in the same way'

One Redditor's concerns about induction cooktops led to a discussion about their durability and alternatives to glass tops.
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Homeowner urges caution after near-death experience during hurricane-fueled blackout: 'Glad you didn't become a stat'

A Redditor shared how their gas-powered generator nearly gassed them out, but instead, inspired them to go solar.