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The color of the ocean is changing, and it isn't a good thing. According to a new study published in the journal Nature, color changes to the ocean have been ongoing for the past 20 years, signifying ...

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Adding a white, reflective coating to a rooftop can help keep a house cooler in the summer and save on air-conditioning bills. But if you live in a city with cold winters, the same coating leads to ...

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