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Occupy NYC's Recovery

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As New York City deals with the aftermath of superstorm Sandy's devastation, the speedy, collective efforts of Occupy to create a grassroots relief operation have been nothing short of impressive. (more)

Living Small

tiny-house-thumb.jpgThe tiny house movement is a beautiful, constructive act of rebellion against a culture where overconsumption, going into debt and overwork are the norm. (more)

Tribal Technology

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The Surui of Brazil are using an unexpected new tool to fight illegal logging: Google Earth. (more)

Psychedelic Thoughtcrime

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A Singapore-based language and linguistics professor faces an investigation by a Singapore university for speaking well of psychedelics.  (more)

Support Indigenous Voices

kantza-thumb.jpgIf successfully funded, Kantza will be the first creative film produced by the Shuar people, who are indigenous to the Ecuadorian Amazon. (more)

Conscious Community

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A new trend is gaining ground in Sydney - people are gathering in groups of 30 to over 300 to "consciously commune." (more)

Global Truths on the Pacific Northwest

drda-thumb.jpgDarrin Drda takes the wisdom behind 'The Four Global Truths' on the road as he tours the Pacific Northwest from May 30 - June 4. (more)

Nothing and Everything

nothingeverything-thumb.jpgEllen Pearlman and Vincent Katz discuss the influence of Buddhism on the American Avant Garde in the late 1950s and early 60s. May 16, NYC. (more)

Atomic Flash

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Researchers at Ohio State University have captured images of an atom moving within a molecule for the first time ever, using an ultrafast laser and an interesting new technique. (more)

Cleaning Space

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The Swiss have a plan to clean up the mess humanity has made in space. (more)

Forest Feast

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Beacon Hill, Seattle will be home to the nation's first food forest - a seven-acre permaculture project providing fruits and vegetables for anyone taking a stroll in the area. (more)

LeRoy's Unsolved Mystery

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18 people in LeRoy, NY are suffering from a mystery illness with neurological symptoms similar to those caused by Tourette's syndrome. (more)

Future Farmers

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Japan has a plan for robot farmers and tractors to transform land destroyed by last year's tsunami into a futuristic super farm. (more)

Web of Intrigue

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An unknown web-like growth has been found on racks of spent nuclear fuel assemblies. (more)

Speaking in Pictures

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New research reveals a complex system of language among dolphins that humans may be able to eventually learn and understand. (more)

Shamanism 101

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Evolver Boston presents a night of illuminating discussion featuring guest speakers Adam Elenbaas (author of "Fishers of Men") and Charles Eisenstein (author of "The Ascent of Humanity" and "Sacred Economics"). (more)

Evolve and Occupy

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The Evolver Social Movement invites you to join us at the Occupy Wall Street Solidarity March TODAY, October 5th, in NYC. (more)

Force of Peace

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Wangari Maathai, the first enviromentalist and African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, passed away on September 25, 2011 from ovarian cancer at age 71. (more)

Is Evolution Accelerating?

quickening_thumb.jpg'The Quickening' is more than a warning: it is an invitation to deal with upcoming world changes with "relative grace and ease". [Video] (more)

Agonizing Creativity

flikr_thumb.jpgA study to be published in the journal Psychological Science shows that many people harbor an anti-creativity bias that they are generally not aware of. (more)
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