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Why Minneapolis’ beautiful bike freeways are totally the best
In the Twin Cities, old rail lines have become a sensible and delightful freeway system — just for cyclists.
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Drop a brick, feel better about the California drought
A witty crowdfunding campaign is hawking water-saving toilet "bricks" for Californians.
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How deforestation helped unleash Ebola
When the forests of Guinea were cut down, fruit bats and humans became a lot cozier -- and so did their diseases.
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Meet the mailman who mapped Rio’s slums before Google could
An ex-bodysurfing champ and former census worker is leading a volunteer effort to give slum residents mailing addresses.
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What to do with an overload of cauliflower
Cauliflower's delicate taste makes it an excellent foil to more flavorful ingredients. This pasta recipe will teach you the ways.
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A new rallying cry for the big game: Save the mascot!
Many of the critters that adorn our T-shirts and fan hats are in serious trouble. Here's what we can do about it.
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Frackers are dumping toxic waste into California’s groundwater
Billions of gallons of contaminated wastewater are threatening the state's shrinking water supply.
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Alaska’s stranded walruses face a new threat: oil drillers
Turns out melting ice isn't the only thing the walruses have to worry about.
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Can Whole Foods serve Southside Chicago’s soul?
Whole Foods is breaking ground in Southside Chicago, but can it also break down issues of gentrification and discrimination?
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Which protein is lighter on the land, chicken or cheese?
A reader is trying to fromage an opinion on protein. Umbra helps him poulet his head out of the dairy air.
