Researchers make surprising case for adding pythons to your diet: 'There needs to be a conversation about them'

"We’re not necessarily saying everyone should stop eating beef and turn to pythons." Researchers make surprising case for adding pythons to your diet: 'There needs to be a conversation about them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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3D printing company creates earthquake-resistant home built in 26 hours — here's how it could revolutionize construction

"The project was created as a research tool." 3D printing company creates earthquake-resistant home built in 26 hours — here's how it could revolutionize construction first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Promising breakthrough uses 'stuff of outer space' to protect crops from mold: 'An exciting step forward for food safety'

"Ultimately, that means farmers could use more of their grain, so there’s less waste." Promising breakthrough uses 'stuff of outer space' to protect crops from mold: 'An exciting step forward for food safety' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New BP CEO unveils 'demand strategy' for the energy giant that will cause a concerning uptick in oil production: 'It is not slowing down'

"We have some big decisions ahead of ourselves." New BP CEO unveils 'demand strategy' for the energy giant that will cause a concerning uptick in oil production: 'It is not slowing down' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State power firm consumed 1 million metric tons of biomass last year in effort to reduce coal usage: 'This technology offers plenty of benefits'

"Our responsibility is not limited to providing clean energy." State power firm consumed 1 million metric tons of biomass last year in effort to reduce coal usage: 'This technology offers plenty of benefits' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mom demonstrates clever hacks to put empty parmesan shakers to use: 'This is so brilliant'

"This is awesome." Mom demonstrates clever hacks to put empty parmesan shakers to use: 'This is so brilliant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Lawmakers are passing heavy-handed laws against lab-grown meat: 'People should have the right, if they choose to, to buy that'

One major concern from producers and lawmakers opposing these laws is that they will limit consumers’ ability to make their own choices regarding the products they consume. Lawmakers are passing heavy-handed laws against lab-grown meat: 'People should have the right, if they choo … | Continue reading


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Motorist takes photo of yellow school bus with advertisement plastered on the side: 'This can't be real'

"And this is why I'm done with society." Motorist takes photo of yellow school bus with advertisement plastered on the side: 'This can't be real' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Controversial geoengineering research effort receives billionaires' support: 'They don't see the government being able to step up'

"We need to put this in a scientific perspective." Controversial geoengineering research effort receives billionaires' support: 'They don't see the government being able to step up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Expert gardener shares little-known hack to 'force' plant growth: 'It's also sweeter'

"Love this!" Expert gardener shares little-known hack to 'force' plant growth: 'It's also sweeter' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Developer closes deal for massive new solar farm that will power Microsoft: 'This will stabilize the energy grid'

"Texas has the sun. Texas has the energy demand. Texas has the land." Developer closes deal for massive new solar farm that will power Microsoft: 'This will stabilize the energy grid' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener sparks concern with image of protective barrier around eggplant: '100% going to rot and grow mold'

"Will this cause harm to the fruit?" Gardener sparks concern with image of protective barrier around eggplant: '100% going to rot and grow mold' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper shares frustration with photo of coconut packaging at grocery store: 'That is entirely wasteful'

"If only there were some natural alternative that would protect [it]." Shopper shares frustration with photo of coconut packaging at grocery store: 'That is entirely wasteful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Common house and garden plants may be putting your pets at risk — here's what you need to know

When choosing plants for your home and garden, picking the right ones could save you and your pet an unwanted emergency trip to the vet. Common house and garden plants may be putting your pets at risk — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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EU to ban misleading environmental claims in advertising: 'This is a great success'

The decision reflects a growing awareness of the issue. EU to ban misleading environmental claims in advertising: 'This is a great success' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Chemical engineer challenges Kraft Heinz over allegedly deceptive product labels: 'I'm holding them to truth and accountability'

"As a shareholder, I’m worried the company’s brand value, which directly affects sales and the stock price, could be hit hard by lawsuits on false advertising.” Chemical engineer challenges Kraft Heinz over allegedly deceptive product labels: 'I'm holding them to truth and accoun … | Continue reading


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Report details concerning struggles of region's luxury hotels this winter: 'A lot can change'

"There’s still nothing like snow to offset — or complement — those conditions." Report details concerning struggles of region's luxury hotels this winter: 'A lot can change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Video shows heated interaction as trucker confronts another driver who threw garbage out his window

"Preventing litter from ending up on the ground is by far more effective." Video shows heated interaction as trucker confronts another driver who threw garbage out his window first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla driver calls out 3 parked trucks with photo taken at public charging station: 'They had to park [there]'

"They are just practicing for when they finally get their electric trucks." Tesla driver calls out 3 parked trucks with photo taken at public charging station: 'They had to park [there]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make unsettling discovery deep within human bodies: 'Raises the concern of serious respiratory health hazards'

We may not have all the information, but so far the picture isn't pretty. Scientists make unsettling discovery deep within human bodies: 'Raises the concern of serious respiratory health hazards' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares stunning before-and-after photos after ripping out grass for raised garden: 'I'm kinda jealous'

"This looks great!" Gardener shares stunning before-and-after photos after ripping out grass for raised garden: 'I'm kinda jealous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Cat owner issues warning after accidentally creating toxic fumes while cleaning litter box: 'My sinuses are still burning'

"I'm glad you caught it." Cat owner issues warning after accidentally creating toxic fumes while cleaning litter box: 'My sinuses are still burning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists share trial results for new tick-repelling drug for humans: 'An amazing opportunity'

"What we envision is something that would protect you before the tick would even bite you." Scientists share trial results for new tick-repelling drug for humans: 'An amazing opportunity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Doctors record first-ever case of deadly tick-borne virus in the UK: 'It's a really common problem that was absent 20 or 30 years ago'

While the most extreme cases are fatal, survivors have “lingering neurological problems, such as sleeplessness and aggressiveness." Doctors record first-ever case of deadly tick-borne virus in the UK: 'It's a really common problem that was absent 20 or 30 years ago' first appeare … | Continue reading


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Experts are urging people to hunt these species and eat them: 'It's important to know exactly what you're harvesting'

There has been success with other programs to bring these species to our menus. Experts are urging people to hunt these species and eat them: 'It's important to know exactly what you're harvesting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Traveler shares experience aboard Chinese bullet train: 'Imagine taking a nap and waking up on the other side of the country'

"This is just such a great option for travel." Traveler shares experience aboard Chinese bullet train: 'Imagine taking a nap and waking up on the other side of the country' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists raise concerns about steady decline of honey production: '[It's] driving most of what we're seeing'

Bees do a lot more than make honey: They're responsible for a lot of the fruits and vegetables that we eat every day. Scientists raise concerns about steady decline of honey production: '[It's] driving most of what we're seeing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Garden pro shares foolproof tips for thriving tomato plants: 'You'll have beautiful, delicious, tomatoes'

Homegrown tomatoes tend to taste better, and they'll save you money at the grocery store. Garden pro shares foolproof tips for thriving tomato plants: 'You'll have beautiful, delicious, tomatoes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Video shows elk charge tourist caught encroaching on animal while recording: 'Do you get it now?'

“That elk had a poker face until the end!” Video shows elk charge tourist caught encroaching on animal while recording: 'Do you get it now?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Chef shares how you can hit the 'jackpot for savings' with easy food storage tip: 'Keeps for 12 months and will taste fresh'

"Such a steal." Chef shares how you can hit the 'jackpot for savings' with easy food storage tip: 'Keeps for 12 months and will taste fresh' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists hatch gene-edited chickens that could help combat major health crisis: 'Significant potential in farmed poultry'

At this stage, much more research needs to be done on gene-editing chickens, but scientists have expressed optimism about the early results. Scientists hatch gene-edited chickens that could help combat major health crisis: 'Significant potential in farmed poultry' first appeared … | Continue reading


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State deploys high-tech sorting system to separate compostables from trash — here's how it works

"The higher the participation rate is of people sending food scraps, the better our technology gets." State deploys high-tech sorting system to separate compostables from trash — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Bank of America under fire after backtracking on previous policy, citing 'enhanced due diligence'

The move comes amid increasing backlash from Republicans against corporations that consider environmental and social factors in their operations. Bank of America under fire after backtracking on previous policy, citing 'enhanced due diligence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Cleaning professional explains why common furniture product is actually a 'big mistake': 'Well that will clear a space in my cupboard'

"There's been a lot of advances in cleaning technology, and also, our furniture has changed." Cleaning professional explains why common furniture product is actually a 'big mistake': 'Well that will clear a space in my cupboard' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper elated over multi-thousand-dollar kitchenware bought for next to nothing at thrift store: 'One of the best finds I've ever hit'

"Glad you followed your instincts." Shopper elated over multi-thousand-dollar kitchenware bought for next to nothing at thrift store: 'One of the best finds I've ever hit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Maryland-based company makes game-changing breakthrough in battery technology: 'We're setting the standard'

Battery tech breakthroughs are rapidly emerging as EVs and other electronic devices are increasing demand for reliable, fast-charging power packs. Maryland-based company makes game-changing breakthrough in battery technology: 'We're setting the standard' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading


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Cutting-edge program helps homeowners install solar panels with zero money down: 'This program levels the playing field'

"This is one of those programs that anybody can actually get involved in." Cutting-edge program helps homeowners install solar panels with zero money down: 'This program levels the playing field' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper shares 'genius' tip to give loofahs a second life: 'This is such a good idea'

This loofah upgrade is a great way to make a reusable swap for a fraction of the price. Shopper shares 'genius' tip to give loofahs a second life: 'This is such a good idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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County receives hundreds of thousands in grant money to redistribute food to community members in need: 'This project is a major win'

"The need for more food in our food banks continues to grow." County receives hundreds of thousands in grant money to redistribute food to community members in need: 'This project is a major win' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers determine '2D material' could revolutionize the future of construction — here's how

It can be added directly to existing concrete, meaning that no additional equipment or training is needed. Researchers determine '2D material' could revolutionize the future of construction — here's how first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner fears they'll need to adopt 'horrible' property maintenance practice: 'Can the HOA force me to do so?'

"If you can come up with another way, they won't care." Homeowner fears they'll need to adopt 'horrible' property maintenance practice: 'Can the HOA force me to do so?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper disappointed after opening up allegedly eco-friendly product: 'They were shipped in a box with bubble wrap'

"I bought a 20 pack ... to reduce the plastic I use." Shopper disappointed after opening up allegedly eco-friendly product: 'They were shipped in a box with bubble wrap' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner sparks debate with photos of neighbor's shocking treatment of city-owned property: 'This is a straight botch'

"I don't understand." Homeowner sparks debate with photos of neighbor's shocking treatment of city-owned property: 'This is a straight botch' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Companies are making plant-based versions of these seafood favorites — here's how they stack up

"You eat with your eyes, right?" Companies are making plant-based versions of these seafood favorites — here's how they stack up first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make concerning discovery while analyzing Ganges River: 'There has always been uncertainty'

Their continued presence could be a ticking time bomb. Scientists make concerning discovery while analyzing Ganges River: 'There has always been uncertainty' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State considers banning two popular landscaping plants that present major problems: 'It's just a much better, healthier ecosystem without those'

Invasive plant species can wreak havoc on any ecosystem, and a large number of them have been introduced to the United States over the years. State considers banning two popular landscaping plants that present major problems: 'It's just a much better, healthier ecosystem without … | Continue reading


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Farm owner issues warning after tragic but avoidable loss of cow: 'There are all of these good things you could do'

"I feel like people who have that mentality are never going to take responsibility for [their] actions." Farm owner issues warning after tragic but avoidable loss of cow: 'There are all of these good things you could do' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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We asked 'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold to pretend to be dictator for a day — here's what he said he'd do

"I could do some great work." We asked 'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold to pretend to be dictator for a day — here's what he said he'd do first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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