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Summer becomes the season for college prep
Sally Herships May 6, 2013
As getting into college becomes ever more competitive, more students are spending the summers creating fodder for college applications.
What can ants teach us about our own corporate ladder?
Jeremy Hobson May 2, 2013
A new study out of Switzerland finds carpenter ant colonies have some startling similarities with the structure of our own corporate ladder.
Coachella tech: 8 apps to pack for summer concerts
David Brancaccio Apr 12, 2013
If you're going to Coachella, you'll want to pack some tech supplies to capture the moment and stay connected. Here are 8 apps to try out this season.
Interior nominee Sally Jewell looks to strike a balance
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 6, 2013
Interior nominee Sally Jewell would weigh resource extraction and conservation on public lands.
Born on Inauguration Day: A sustainable lifestyle
Shako Liu Jan 18, 2013
Justin Daugherty, a guitarist and environmentalist living in Austin, Texas says his inauguration birthday adds to his sense of social responsibility.
The dangers of summer fun
Kai Ryssdal Aug 9, 2012
Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.
Summer camp for young techies
Queena Kim Aug 3, 2012
Throw another app on the campfire. Kids are crowding into computer camps hoping to be the next Steve Jobs.
It's summertime -- but less than it used to be
Eve Troeh Jul 18, 2012
It's the heart of summer, and beaches are crowded. But school schedules, worries about work and even the weather are eating away at summer vacations.
The price of nature conservation in the U.K.
Stephen Beard Jun 25, 2012
In the spirit of environmental conservation, the British government wants to put a price on nature. They've created a group called the Natural Capital Committee, which will put a dollar value on landscapes, river purity, and wildlife.
Rebranding summer school
Amy Scott Jun 20, 2012
No more summer of forgetting: To keep kids from losing what they've learned during the year, cities and school districts are rethinking summer school.
