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Dandelion, a clean energy startup that was originally incubated inside Google parent Alphabet, has raised $4.5 million in funding to build out its business — a geothermal heating and cooling system for homes that claims...

When you think of home renewable energy systems, geothermal probably isn't the first source that springs to mind. But new company Dandelion is planning to power homes with clean, free energy from "right under our feet." The...

When you think of home renewable power systems, geothermal energy probably isn't the first source that springs to mind. But new company Dandelion, which starts after time at Google's moonshot factory X, aims to power houses...

Spring, it seems, has come and gone in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, and with it, the ubiquitous dandelion. The tenacious "weed" provides one of the earliest food sources for bees emerging after winter's end and dots...

Sheep wool stools Among the fabulous Kraum shop there was the hairy 'Fuzzy stool'. A longhaired fleece seat upholstered with Icelandic wool from sheep on turned mahogany legs. Hand-felted lamps Textile artist Anna Gunnarsdóttir's...

  Violet Leaves   Violets may be known for their beauty, but their petals aren't the only coveted part of the plant. It's amazing that these beautiful plants are considered "weeds" and often deliberately ripped out...

So, it's mid March, which means that the summer growing season is a few short weeks away, and many springtime plants will be popping up soon. Although you might already be starting seeds for this year's garden, it's important...

While there’s nothing quite like a hot cup of java to start your day out and give you that morning jolt of energy, drinking too much coffee throughout the day isn't great for your health...

If there is one unifying characteristic among the weeds of the world, it's strength. Unlike many intentionally cultivated plants, weeds tend to be tolerant of the poorest growing conditions, which they transform into lush...

As the days lengthen and the sun grows stronger, many of us are champing at the bit to get our gardens started. Seed catalogues are being pored over, dog-eared, and circled, and some folks may have even begun to order vegetable...

So, it's August, which means that September is a few short weeks away, and most gardeners will be reaping the rewards of their labors right about now. Tomatoes will be ripening on the vine, squashes will be plumping up nicely,...

You see them popping up in your garden, and soon the dandelion may also parked in your driveway. Dutch biotech firm KeyGene has plans to use the latex found in dandelion roots to create a new material for tire production....

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