Christina Hernandez, Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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Pay it forward: Research suggests generosity is contagious
When you benefit from kindness, experts say, "You don't go back to being your 'old selfish self.'"
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Bike trails: once a luxury, now a necessity
A community with bike trails boasts decreased crime and increased property values. Plus, with Google Maps' new routes for bikes, pedaling paths have hit the big time.
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What can older dogs teach us about longevity?
A veterinarian sets off to make (dog) house visits across the country, to learn why some canines have reached a very old age.
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Protecting your privacy — and reputation — online
Parry Aftab, an Internet privacy expert, shares tips on safeguarding your online data -- and sheds light on the long-term consequences of this era of over sharing.
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Studying snake venom for medical cures
A novel protein within King Cobra venom is science's latest venom-related discovery -- and it could lead to better treatment options for neurological conditions.
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Why are people dying in the nation’s capital?
Washington, D.C. releases the nation's first city report of preventable deaths.
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To fight sexual abuse, wrestler Mick Foley learns the computer
Computer illiterate and pay phone savvy until recently, Foley uses tech for some of his life's most important work.
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Pauline Frommer on why smart people travel
The daughter of Arthur Frommer talks about why traveling -- especially budget travel -- is smart.
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Study: Money can buy happiness — if spent wisely
Need some happiness-inducing retail therapy? Go for the family vacation, and forget the flat-screen TV, researchers say.
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Lab tests soldiers in extreme climates
The Army's climatic chambers can create temperatures that range from -70 to 165 degrees.
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