Merrit Kennedy

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Surf And Turf: To Reduce Gas Emissions From Cows, Scientists Look To The Ocean

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

When cows burp, they emit the potent greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere. But by adding seaweed to the cows' diets, researchers are noticing a dramatic reduction in methane production.

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Bear. Hot Tub. Margarita

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Soak up some holiday vibes with this video of a bear having an afternoon in Altadena, Calif.

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Glencore Shares Dive After Subpoena From Justice Department

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

The Swiss mining and commodities trading giant disclosed that a unit received a subpoena from the Justice Department over questions about compliance with anti-corruption and money laundering laws.

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New Charges Filed Against Harvey Weinstein Involving A Third Woman

Monday, July 02, 2018

The disgraced movie mogul is already facing first-degree rape and other charges in New York. Now, Weinstein is facing new accusations that he assaulted a woman in 2006.

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Chris Froome, 4-Time Tour De France Winner, Cleared Of Doping

Monday, July 02, 2018

This paves the way for him to compete in this year's Tour, which starts Saturday. The investigation started after a sample he provided was reported to contain more of an asthma drug than allowed.

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Australian States And Retail Chains Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

Sunday, July 01, 2018

While environmental groups and many shoppers are applauding the change, the initial implementation has been tense at times.

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Infamous French Criminal Escapes Prison In A Helicopter

Sunday, July 01, 2018

Perhaps the most unbelievable thing about Redoine Faid's prison break is that it's the second time he's done it. He used explosives to escape from a different prison in 2013.

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9 People Stabbed In Idaho; Suspect In Custody

Sunday, July 01, 2018

The stabbing attack happened at an apartment complex where refugee families live, according to police, and six of those injured are children. A 30-year-old man was booked into jail.

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The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.

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As Carbon Dioxide Levels Rise, Major Crops Are Losing Nutrients

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

As the level of carbon dioxide in the air rises because of human activity, scientists are trying to pin down how plants are affected. There's evidence that it's changing many important plants we eat.

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Antarctica Has Lost More Than 3 Trillion Tons Of Ice In 25 Years

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Antarctica's ice is melting faster than was thought, say scientists who recently completed the most exhaustive assessment of the ice sheet to date.

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Scientists Use Lasers To Map An Ancient City In Jordan

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

The researchers used a technology known as LiDAR to map the city of Jerash. It's helping them understand its past, as a growing modern city encroaches on the well-preserved ancient site.

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Scientists Use Lasers To Map Ancient City In Jordan

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

It's a technique that is revolutionizing archeology, and shows that the ancient site is under threat from the expanding modern city around it. The ancient city of Jerash is world famous.

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Great White Sharks Have A Secret 'Cafe,' And They Led Scientists Right To It

Monday, May 28, 2018

These sharks have a hidden life that has becoming a lot less hidden, thanks to a scientific expedition that was years in the making.

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USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing

Saturday, May 19, 2018

The labels use the letters BE, for bioengineered, not GMO, which critics say could baffle consumers. One design features a smiling sun that a skeptic calls "essentially propaganda for the industry."

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'Yanny' Or 'Laurel'? Why People Hear Different Things In That Viral Clip

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

We consulted experts on how human brains perceive sound. The poor quality of the audio file can be blamed for the different ways our brains perceive it. What we expect to hear also matters.

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Days, Weeks, Years? Scientists Say Hawaii Volcano Eruption Has No End In Sight

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Scientists are closely tracking the eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. But there's still a lot that they don't know about the eruption — most notably, when it's going to be over.

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'Failing Patients': Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care

Sunday, April 29, 2018

A viral video is drawing attention to a problem in hospital emergency rooms across the country. More and more patients with urgent psychiatric conditions aren't receiving the care they need.

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Watchdog Says Billions In Afghanistan Funding At Risk Of Misuse

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Funds in the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund are at risk because the World Bank is not adequately monitoring how they are used. The U.S. has contributed $3 billion to the fund.

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WATCH: Toronto Officer Praised For Restraint In Standoff With Suspected Van Driver

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

"Shoot me in the head," the suspect says. The officer tells him to get down. Seconds later, the man is on the ground, handcuffed. The officer did not fire any shots.

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