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Syrian refugees taxing Jordan’s skimpy water supply

To deal with its water storage, Jordan is considering tapping into a 300,000-year-old aquifer despite radiation concerns. [...]

To attract butterflies, don’t kill the caterpillars

A butterfly garden should include two kinds of plants: Some for caterpillars and others with nectar for adults. [...]

France to ban Swiss pesticide as bee threat

France is also considering raising the issue of a European Union-wide ban of the Syngenta-produced pesticide. [...]

CDC denies rumors of zombie apocalypse

With reports of flesh-eating coming in from across the nation, rumors of a possible zombie outbreak are spreading on the Internet — but do you really have anything to worry about? [...]

Classic hiking trails, aging celebs and famous explosive cars: MNN’s week in review

Catch up some of the more offbeat environmental stories of the week, from NYC’s proposed ‘big soda’ ban to how houses in walkable communities are becoming more valuable than their car-centric counterparts. [...]

Classic hiking trails, aging celebs and famous explosive cars: MNN’s week in review

Catch up some of the more offbeat environmental stories of the week, from NYC’s proposed ‘big soda’ ban to how houses in walkable communities are becoming more valuable than their car-centric counterparts. [...]

Photo: Eden Project welcomes a taste of Cornwall

Rhododendrons, palms, ferns and other plants are nestled beside granite pools in this garden, which was inspired by the artist’s childhood memories of the moorlands and coastal region of Cornwall. [...]

X-37B: Secret space plane to land after a year in space

The plane’s secret year-long stint orbiting the Earth has been declared a ‘spectacular success’ by the U.S. Air Force. [...]

Blindry: A multitasking window blind that comes in handy on laundry day

The winner of a prestigious red dot award, Blindry is a fold-down window blind/laundry rack hybrid geared for space-strapped, drying machine-avoiding urbanites. [...]

How to watch the Transit of Venus online

A streaming event courtesy of the Slooh Space Camera will have commentary on the transit from astronomers, filmmakers, science writers and engineers. [...]