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Period underwear is a reliable and reusable alternative to pads and tampons — here's how it works
Period underwear can be a more simple, sustainable option for menstrual hygiene because it uses fab…
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,Rosara …
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All about Bokashi, the pest-free alternative to composting that's perfect for small spaces
Make the most of your kitchen waste with the Bokashi process, which ferments organic materials into…
Zoe McDonald
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Invesco is launching an ETF tied to metals used in electric vehicles as prices for key materials soars
Invesco says its latest ETF will provide exposure to key EV metals, including aluminum, cobalt, cop…
Carla Mozée
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Alternative investments are exotic assets that can diversify your portfolio - here are the five major kinds and everything you should know about them
An alternative investment is a financial asset other than stocks or bonds. The most common: real es…
Alexis Rhiannon
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Aaron Rodgers says he was called a conspiracy theorist during his appeal to the NFL for an alternative COVID treatment
Aaron Rodgers unsuccessfully tried to get a treatment, where he claims he took diluted strands of C…
Scott Davis
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IISc scientist develops material that can help computers mimic brain-like functions
"While several synaptic device proposals are available in literature, none helps bridge the gap …
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Plug Power dives as the company says it will restate financial reports
Plug Power shares drop after the hydrogen fuel-cell company said it will make financial restatement…
Carla Mozée
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We're now flush with alternatives to conventional toilet paper that could help the planet and change how we go
Using toilet paper alternatives, like bidets and paper not made from trees, can help us go easy on …
Tim Paradis
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What is linen? Behind the enduring appeal of the classic bedding material
Linen is known for being comfortable, breathable, and durable. Learn more about its origins and the…
Marie Lodi
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Why material is an important factor when shopping for a rug
In addition to size and style, rug material is an important characteristic to consider. Get familia…
Wendy Vazquez
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Move aside, tiny homes: The barndominium is the hottest thing in alternative housing, and it shows just how much the pandemic has changed what people look for in a home
"There has absolutely been a spike in interest around barndominiums, especially since COVID started…
Amanda Goh
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Companies like Nestle and Coca-Cola are eager to use more recycled material — here's why that actually raises concerns over sustainability
Companies want to increase their use of recycled plastic, but higher prices and low collection rate…
Karen K. Ho
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Lumber's pandemic rally has spilled over into fake alternatives, sending shares of faux-wood companies soaring
Trex and Azek are both producers of fake-wood decks. Their stock prices and sales have boomed durin…
Emily Graffeo
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Silicon Valley has given up on reality - and now they want us all to use their terrible new alternative
Recent massive investments into creating immersive digital worlds are a symptom of Silicon Valley l…
Kelly Pendergrast
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The new AirPods Pro are crazy expensive — and here’s how they compare to the competition
Earphones and headphones have been around for decades. Even wireless headphones have been around…
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Why waist trainers are dangerous for your health - and safer alternatives to help you lose weight
Waist trainers restrict breathing, weaken your abdominal muscles, and increase your risk of postpar…
Lia Tabackman,Sherry A. Ross
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This fungus-based material is being used to imitate Styrofoam, leather, and even bacon
Andy Bass, director of marketing at Ecovative: "What it's really trying to do is grow up and punch …
Will Storey,Claire Molloy,Mar…
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How reporter Rob Price got an inside look into Gaia and its world of conspiracy theories and alternative media
Our investigative reporter spent months digging into Gaia, a streaming business with a catalog of c…
Grace O'Connell-Joshua
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There is big money to be made while fighting climate change
The threat of climate change is real whether one believes in it or not. The actual choice is whethe…
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Mark Meadows texted a member of Congress, 'I love it,' about a plan to submit 'alternate' slates of Trump electors, January 6 committee says
The committee has already secured key records related to January 6 but is set to vote on holding Me…