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Fake Forest Converts Sunlight into Chemical Energy

One hour of global sunlight contains enough energy to meet the demands of every human on the planet for an entire year. And a recent breakthrough by scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory could make harnessing this energy for human consumption a reality. Full story

Why Does this Fish Have Gin-Clear Blood?

Every animal with bones has blood with hemoglobin, which binds with oxygen and makes the blood appear red. Full story

Ancient Life Form Breathes Rocket Fuel Ingredient

An ancient form of life can use an ingredient in rocket fuel for energy, suggesting creatures with this odd ability are more diverse than anyone thought. Full story

Oxygen treatment may not help foot ulcers

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite past clinical trials demonstrating that exposure to pure oxygen can help stubborn wounds heal, a large new study of diabetes patients with severe foot ulcers finds no benefit from oxygen treatments and possibly some harm. Full story

Glimpse the Future: Inspirational Inventors in the Spotlight

President Obama salutes 11 innovators in a ceremony at the White House today. Full story

What’s new in entertainment, gossip, style

   To keep you in the know about news and trends in the worlds of entertainment, Hollywood gossip, and style, Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly, Suzanne Zuckerman of People, and beauty and style expert Jenn Falik share the latest headlines and trends, including the possible name of Adele’s baby and ros

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  Thousands of dead fish wash ashore S.C. beach

Experts believe a lack of oxygen caused thousands of dead menhaden to wash up on a South Carolina shore. WMBF’s Ken Baker reports.

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