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New treaty allows mercury in your mascara (but not other stuff, so wooo?)
Why isn't the United Nations’ Minamata Convention going up to bat for your lashes?
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Boy Scout leaders cheer as they mess up ancient rock formation
Here's how NOT to behave in state parks. Unless you want a merit badge for being a tool.
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Soil proprietor: Do GMOs promote dirt conservation?
Genetically engineered crops are supposed to make it easier for farmers to protect the earth by plowing less. But the record is spotty.
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Here’s what China’s epic smog looks like from space
Beijing's smog is canceling concerts and airline flights. Here's what it looks like from space.
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Here’s why privatizing food inspection might not be the greatest idea
Flawed advice and ratings from a private food-inspection firm led to tainted cantaloupe that killed 33 people, say farmers who are filing suit against the firm.
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Colorado frackers paying tiny fines for keeping chemicals secret
Frackers have been flouting a Colorado rule that requires them to disclose the chemicals they use. Seven companies have been fined $1,000 apiece.
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These cool, abstract dress patterns are actually city maps
The colors are location-centric, too.
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Here’s how the design of NYC subway cars helped limit crime
These days, we're less worried about getting mugged and more worried about drunk people vomiting in the car.
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How 9 major papers deal with climate-denying letters
The Los Angeles Times took a stand against climate misinformation on its letters page. Will other newspapers follow its lead?
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Shockingly, you should not buy breast milk off the internet
Alternate, Upworthy-style headline: "You'll never believe which bodily fluid is not safe to buy online!"
