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A New Organization Pairs Scientists With Adventurers To Bring Data Back From...

High-Level FindingsRyan SnookMore and more science takes place on computers, but hard data still comes from the material world. To learn about, say, harmful algae blooms or high-altitude flora,...

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8 Of 2012's Greatest Innovations In Recreation

Just because you like to spend time outdoors or on the open road doesn't mean you can't have your favorite tech toys by your side. These are the innovations that revolutionized recreation in 2012.

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FYI: Could I Have Prevented My Nearsightedness If I'd Just Spent More Time...

Eye ExamA child gets her eyeglass prescription checked.National Eye Institute, National Institutes of HealthMy parents were right!! A spate of studies over the past decade has found that kids who spend...

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A Smart Flashlight For Those Brave Enough To Venture Outdoors

FogoWhen I was a kid, a flashlight was essential, whether it was for navigating the outside at night, reading under the covers, or--most importantly--battling Darth Vader. But my archaic light, even...

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Why Are So Many People Nearsighted?

SeattleWithout glasses, lots of people can't see-attleCredit: Hackfish via Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0Myopia, or nearsightedness, is reaching epidemic proportions. In the US, over 40 percent of the...

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A Raincoat That Will Actually Keep You Dry

Photograph by Will StyerPROBLEMWaterproof jackets aren’t good multitaskers. Sure, vinyl or PVC slickers are impenetrable, but while they keep rain out, they lock sweat in--making you feel clammy. One...

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Why Was This Bear Chewing On A Kayak?

Video of Black Bear Gnaws on Delta 15s Seakayak in Berg Bay, AlaskaWhen in bear country, don’t leave your kayak lying around for bears to tamper with. The logic seems simple enough, but Mary Maley, a...

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Outdoor Light Can Slow Or Reduce Nearsightedness

Health Kids should be spending at least an hour a day to prevent it, study shows New research shows that exposure to outdoor light might play a bigger role in preventing myopia than previously thought.

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Columbia Is Turning Its Pesky Clothing Labels Into Sets of Survival Tools

Technology Turning trash into treasure Columbia’s new set of advertisements really seem to beat home that its gear is meant for the rugged outdoors. But now the outdoor retailer is taking a new step...

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What To Look For When Purchasing A Knife For Backpacking And Camping

Gadgets Gear for the great outdoors Knives can be very expensive. If you’re not careful you can wind up blowing cash on a knife with a whole lot of features that a backpacker doesn't need.

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