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These adorable dogs protect endangered penguins, make your heart grow three sizes
Little penguins -- real name -- are coming back from the brink of extinction, thanks to two badass sheepdogs.
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17-year-old sets out to save the planet, makes the rest of us feel really lame
Charles Orgbon became an enviro wunderkind before he was old enough to vote. Mmm hmmm. And what did you do with your youth?
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This guy tried to make his street safer, and ended up in jail
Vallejo, Calif.’s Anthony Cardenas is only the latest in a long line of civic hackers who love them some DIY crosswalks. City officials aren't so hot on the idea, however.
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Certified bat pick-up artist can’t find lady bats after looking for six whole years
“There have to be females. It’s just that we can’t find them, and it’s very embarrassing.”
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Bike-part vending machines can rescue you from an unexpected breakdown
In NYC, a network of bike vending machines will provide round-the-clock access to tubes, patch kits, and other sundry bike necessities.
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Your mud-soaked festival tent could become beautiful gift wrap
A brave company called Wrag Wrap is going to raid that pile of broken-down tents and transform the gleanings into reusable gift wrap.
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Ask Umbra: Can I pee in my compost pile?
When a reader frets about "going" outdoors, Umbra relieves the anxiety.
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Plants sweat, and it’s beautiful
Some plants deal with extra moisture using a process that makes them look like they're wearing a jeweled tiara. Nature is so weird and pretty sometimes.
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This voting-booth-sized library brings joy (and literacy) to New York
It's the kind of project that makes adults feel like kids again: Ducking into this thing is like playing on a grown-up playground.
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Scientists plan to reduce greenhouse gases by breeding fartless cows
Where well leaks are called “fugitive methane emissions,” cow leaks are simply called fart and burps.
