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Meteorite explodes over Russia, hundreds injured in blast wave

Russians in western Siberia captured video of a visible meteorite that streaked across the sky, early Friday morning. The meteorite caused a shockwave strong enough to shatter glass in a wide area, causing hundreds of injuries.

Meteorite explodes over Russia, hundreds injured in blast wave

Have We Given Up on the Final Frontier?

Have We Given Up on the Final Frontier?

Neil deGrasse Tyson on New Earth-Like Planet and Black Holes

Neil deGrasse Tyson on New Earth-Like Planet and Black Holes

Friday Follow: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Pepper Spray

Friday Follow: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Pepper Spray

Neil deGrasse Tyson on Traveling to Mars

Neil deGrasse Tyson on Traveling to Mars

John Hodgman interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson

John Hodgman talks to astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson about the multiverse, ideal space travel scenarios and the trick to explaining dark matter.

John Hodgman interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Watch Lunar Eclipse...or Wait Another 400 Years

Watch Lunar Eclipse...or Wait Another 400 Years
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REDD Corruption

The plan to pay developing nations to save their forests and the carbon in them is potentially worth billions of dollars under the UN scheme called REDD, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation. Nearly $4 billion dollars is already on the table, and this cash has attracted both conservationists and criminals.

REDD Corruption
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Harnessing the Power of Soccer

Four Harvard students invented a soccer ball that charges with every kick. The young inventors hope to harness the power of soccer fanaticism and turn it into clean energy. Living on Earth and Planet Harmony's Ike Sriskandarajah reports.

Harnessing the Power of Soccer
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Carrotmobs inspire buying for the environment

Instead of boycotting irresponsible companies, Carrotmobs inspire masses of people to patronize responsible companies.

Carrotmobs inspire buying for the environment
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The High Price for Free Wind Power

Entrepreneurs who want bring offshore wind farms to the United States are facing staunch opposition and difficult economic calculations.

The High Price for Free Wind Power
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Coming Clean About Household Cleaners

Companies that make cleaning products are legally required to disclose their ingredients, but few do.

Coming Clean About Household Cleaners
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MacArthur Bee Genius

University of Minnesota scientist Marla Spivak has received a Macarthur genius grant for her work studying bees and trying to save them from 'colony collapse disorder.'

MacArthur Bee Genius
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Fishy Situation

Experts are questioning whether the seafood with the "sustainable" labels from the Marine Stewardship Council is really environmentally responsible.

Fishy Situation
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Three Men and a Bike

A bike shop in Brooklyn is pioneering ways to create bikes from bamboo in ways that benefit both Ghana and the environment.

Three Men and a Bike