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Meet the Zombie Ant Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'
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The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus makes a mockery of ant free will. But how does it take over the ant body to control its host?
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
Do biofuels compete with food?
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Do biofuels compete with food? Read about whether or not crops are going to vehicles to the detriment of our food supply.
Top 5 Renewable Energy Careers
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Want to start a career in renewable energy? Keep reading to discover the Top 5 Renewable Energy Careers.
10 Things You Need to Know About Wood Pellet Fireplaces
To save money, many people are considering alternative heat sources, and wood pellet fireplaces are one possible solution to rising energy costs. But what do you need to know before you head out to buy one of these energy savers?
What is a synfuel?
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What is a synfuel? How could synthetic fuels mitigate the energy crisis? Read about synfuels at HowStuffWorks.
ITER Nuclear Fusion Plant Is Halfway Finished
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The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor plant aims to demonstrate that nuclear fusion could be a viable source of power in the future.
What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change
Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?
Scary Prehistoric 'Hell Pigs' Once Roamed the Earth
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These super-frightening entelodonts (aka hell pigs) once patrolled throughout Eurasia, North America and Africa.
10 Recent Breakthroughs in Marine Biology
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Marine biology breakthroughs have helped us learn about the ocean's residents. Explore 10 of the coolest marine biology discoveries.