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Hurricane Hermine downgraded to tropical storm after wreaking havoc in Florida

Hurricane Hermine made landfall shortly after 1:30 a.m. local time in northwest Florida, and has continued on its northeasterly path toward George and the Carolinas. As is common with late season hurricanes in Florida, Hermine lost a tremendous amount of energy after hitting land, and has been downgraded to a...
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Pine needle eyelashes, petal lipstick and other beauty tools from nature

[gallery_extend] In addition to flower plant petals, Murphy's series includes an icicle beard, a thorn "grill", pine needle eyelashes, and some mushroom body parts. Some images draw straightforward, satirical parallels between beauty products and natural materials, others blur the line between plant/human...
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Renovated Jakarta home fights sultry summers with ventilation, green space and shade

[gallery_extend] Located in a surprisingly quiet neighborhood in midtown Jakarta, the existing L-shaped building presented a great starting point for creating an airy courtyard residence. The architects designed a transparent living room, dining area and kitchen on the first floor which offer views...
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New solar-powered Massachusetts college center is as green as a building can be

[gallery_extend] Kern Center functions as a hub for student life with a "community living room" and cafe, and it also serves as a welcome center for parents and staff. Floor-to-ceiling windows connect those inside with the trees and wildflower meadow outside. Two wings clad with stone add natural beauty...
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Beautiful solar-powered soccer facility stays naturally cool in Australia’s heat

[gallery_extend] As with all k20 Architecture’s works on Inhabitat, sustainability is at the heart of BSRF. Solar panels power low-energy light fittings, while rainwater is collected and reused in the toilets. Extended eaves and double-glazing protect the building from harsh glare and natural ventilation...
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Gaza Strip students build solar-powered car to help battle fuel crisis

The Gaza Strip in Palestine is faced with diesel and electricity shortages that lead to blackouts and major transportation challenges. So engineering students Jamal Al Miqaty and Khalid Al Bardawil at Al Azhar University Gaza decided to creatively work around that crippling issue by designing a solar-powered car. The...
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Diller Scofidio + Renfro wins competition to design China’s artificial Eco-Island

[gallery_extend] Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s (DS+R) winning design was selected by an international jury over proposals from the likes of Foster + Partners, Morphosis, and UNStudio. All ten proposals feature a crescent-shaped island design reminiscent of the yin-yang, a Chinese symbol that signifies...

[gallery_extend] Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s (DS+R) winning design was selected by an international jury over proposals from the...
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Dress submerged in the Dead Sea transforms into a glittering crystalline gown

[gallery_extend] The Salt Bride dress is reminiscent of the "traditional Hasidic garment" worn by a character in the Yiddish play The Dybbuk. The play, penned by S. Ansky between 1913 and 1916, chronicles a bride possessed by evil who is exorcised. Landau's art explores themes of death and change by...

[gallery_extend] The Salt Bride dress is reminiscent of the "traditional Hasidic garment" worn by a character in the Yiddish play...
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Tasmanian Devils are rapidly evolving to fight cancer

In the quest to conquer cancer, scientists have turned to the natural world for effective solutions. In this case, the details may be in the Devil. An international team of researchers has learned that two specific sections of the Tasmanian Devil genome are changing rapidly in response to the spread of devil...

In the quest to conquer cancer, scientists have turned to the natural world for effective solutions. In this case, the details may be in the...
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Egypt's new Science City International - an oasis of knowledge in the desert

[gallery_extend] The complex will be located on the western edge of Cairo called "6th of October City". Nestled underneath a series of white dishes is a variety of interactive exhibitions, a museum, a planetarium, and observation tower, research and development facilities, workshops and a conference...

[gallery_extend] The complex will be located on the western edge of Cairo called "6th of October City". Nestled underneath a series...
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Warmer weather expected to ruin fall colors

Revelers in the vibrant, colorful leaves that come along with the first few weeks of fall may find themselves disappointed this year. The northeastern region of the U.S. known for its colorful change of seasons is also anticipating drier conditions and warmer weather. These elements are said to create a recipe...

Revelers in the vibrant, colorful leaves that come along with the first few weeks of fall may find themselves disappointed this year. The northeastern...
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Amtrak purchasing new high-speed trains to speed up travel between New York, Boston and Washington DC

New York City and New York State stand to benefit from last Friday's announcement by Vice President Joe Biden that Amtrak will be the recipient of the largest single loan in the Department of Transportation’s history -- $2.45 billion in federal funds for upgrades to the Northeast Corridor. There's lots of good...

New York City and New York State stand to benefit from last Friday's announcement by Vice President Joe Biden that Amtrak will be the recipient...