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Teens can work out for free this summer at Planet Fitness

Teens can work out for free this summer with the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass. Now through Aug. 31, teens ages 14-19 can work out for free at Planet Fitness, including all Pittsburgh-area locations. Since the program began, the fitness center chain has invested more than $200 million in waived membership dues to promote […]

Mars meteorites reveal clues about what lies within the Red Planet

One day, we’ll bring samples home from Mars — but, until then, we have to make do with what we’ve got. Fortunately, we actually have some Martian material to work with, thanks to meteorites from Mars that crashed into Earth. Sure enough, scientists with the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography are […]

Eating what’s best for the planet can lengthen your life, study says

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. Closely following a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the risk of premature death by nearly one-third in people, while also dramatically cutting the release of […]

‘This will be the largest natural structure on the planet’

A massive tree-planting movement is taking root in Africa. Thousands of farmers are ditching barren fields for lush, diverse forest gardens that feed families, improve the soil, and expand tree cover. The project, called Trees for the Future, or TREES, has already restored over 41,000 hectares (around 101,000 acres) since 2015 — that’s seven times […]