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Newly discovered exoplanet is literally boiling away

By Thomas H. Maugh II — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:47:00 EDT

A newly discovered exoplanet orbiting a distant star is literally boiling away as heat from its sun melts rock and turns it into dust that trails the planet in its orbit, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. They reported in the Astrophysical Journal that this is apparently the first time that such a disintegrating planet has been observed.

Russian weather satellite gives stunning view of Earth

By Thomas H. Maugh II — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:12:00 EDT

This image of the planet taken from space, was produced by the Russian weather satellite Elektro-L. The satellite, launched in 2011, is Russia's most advanced weather satellite.

Slow flower movement

By Matt McNab — Tue, 1 May 2012 15:39:22 EDT

The idea takes its cues from the slow food movement: locally grown, cut and sold flowers

With such a huge portion of the flower industry held by corporate interests, two writers search for flower farmers who follow the "50-mile bouquet" rule.

A look at space weather, solar flares

By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Time — Fri, 4 May 2012 22:26:00 EDT

Mike Hapgood, who studies solar events, says the world isn't prepared for a truly damaging storm. And one could happen soon.

A space weather expert says Earth isn't prepared for a truly damaging storm. And one could happen soon.

Borrow — and bloom

By William Hageman — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:10:55 EDT

Sowing the past, present and future

Gardeners, by nature, share. That idea is underscored in two programs that have sprouted in recent years.

Meteor shower makes big boom in trek through Earth's skies

By Michael Muskal — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:09:00 EDT

There is something about bright lights and loud noises that attract the child in all of us. And when they come from the heavens, they're fodder for even our adult selves.

Beauty products made with natural ingredients

By Janet Kinosian — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

More skin- and hair-care products are being made with ingredients straight out of the garden. Here are a few brands.

It's never been easier to feel like a natural woman. The 1960s mantra about getting ourselves back to the garden now applies to an increasing number of beauty products, with some small companies literally going to the garden and farm to bring customers fresh, natural, pure and organic ingredients in their hair- and skin-care items.

Waste management

By Monica Eng , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

With edible garbage at record highs, here's how home cooks can reduce

North American consumers make more food waste than anyone else on the planet. But there's an upside: Just about any improvement will mean progress.

Retailers offer freebies for Earth Day

By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Retailers have embraced Earth Day as yet another reason to shop

After turning days like Mother's Day and Black Friday into consumer bonanzas, retailers have recently embraced Earth Day as yet another reason to shop.

How to plant a tree

By Bill Daley , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Arbor Day Foundation offers advice in time for Earth Day

Plant a tree? Sure! If Queen Elizabeth II is out there doing it in her mid-80s, you can too.