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Scientists make stunning discovery that could help prevent next pandemic: 'Absolutely fascinating'

New research has shown that when exposed to a pathogen, black garden ant colonies alter nest construction patterns to prevent ...
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Game-changing program seeks to solve major problem in agriculture industry: 'Really proud that we've taken the initiative'

Cleanfarms announced a new pilot program with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District in southern British Columbia to recycle ...
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Homeowner shares little-known trick to save money on energy bills this winter: 'This is such important information'

One homeowner is revealing a little-known government program that can provide free weatherization for your home.
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Off-gridder shares funny video debunking common myth about lifestyle: 'It's taken me years to get used to this'

Going "off the grid" doesn't mean turning off the rinse cycle, and even off-grid homeowners have to deal with their chores, ...
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Scientist invents remarkable tech to make use of wasted food: 'I would like to help people'

A scientist is using food waste to turn ultraviolet radiation into electricity with his AuREUS solar panels, making clean ...
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Woman shares brilliant hack using empty jam jar: 'Perfection'

"Perfection," one commenter said. The video shows her putting ice and ingredients in a jar to make a summer berry latte, ...
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Officials issue warning that dangerous virus could surge in US: 'Highly underreported'

Utah State University researchers found that disease-carrying mosquitoes are now expanding their range in the area.
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Homeowner takes matters into own hands after HOA stalls on project: 'I've been bugging them'

One guerrilla gardener got fed up with their HOA and took matters into their own hands to beautify a balding garden.
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Handyman demonstrates easy method to fix clogged sink: 'It works like magic'

When a sink stops draining, most people reach for a drain cleaner or call a plumber. But one handyman is showing that the fix ...
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Volunteers rip out more than 200 trees in effort to save beloved park: 'Sometimes just one simple little thing makes all that difference'

Residents are getting a greener, cleaner community as crews remove more than 230 invasive Siberian Elm trees from Oliver ...
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Gardener reveals clever hack using empty milk jugs: 'I'm gonna copy you so hard'

Well, one user on Reddit's r/Anticonsumption forum found a clever way to reuse empty milk jugs. The hack is so simple it's ...
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Gardener shares before-and-after photos of yard transformation: 'What a magnificent project'

One Reddit user shared the inspiring story of how their community transformed an unloved communal yard into a gorgeous garden ...