Grist List
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Scientists want chickens to ditch their turtlenecks for climate change
It’s a few rungs down the practicality ladder from "Try to slow global warming" and "Get Americans to eat less meat."
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They paved paradise and put in … some solar panels?
These glass honeycombs contain solar cells, LED lights, and heating elements -- and they can withstand 250,000 pounds.
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Watch James Brown tout home weatherization in this amazing video
“My name is James Brown. OWW! And I feel good. Yes, I feel real good, because I’m bringin’ you a very important message,” he begins.
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Don’t freak out, but you may be drinking recycled toilet water
People everywhere from D.C. to El Paso to Orange County have toilet water recycled into drinking water. Chill out already!
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Can renting a washing machine help combat cheap appliances?
Instead of buying a cheap washing machine that'll just die on you, this service rents you a high-end washer for $26 a month.
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Nervous about biking to work? We have you covered
Here's your quick guide to a safe ride.
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The trendy smart bike has one problem: Real cyclists hate it
What’s not to love about a bicycle that tracks your speed and charges your phone? Everything, according to actual bike aficionados.
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The guy behind Google Glass and self-driving cars wants to take on agriculture & energy
Making super-efficient batteries and making farming less wasteful: Things that are even more exciting than glasses for dorky pervs.