world news How Bill Nye will rescue us with science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:23:18 +0000 The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:02:57 +0000 The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull. Full Article Pets
world news 7 sickly kids who grew up to change our world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:18:00 +0000 These people overcame childhood illnesses and injuries to become trailblazers in their fields. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Buzz Aldrin's love for oatmeal knows no bounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:59:26 +0000 Almost 50 years after Aldrin ate oatmeal on Apollo 11, Quaker uses his breakfast of choice in an inspirational ad not aired in the U.S. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news David Attenborough 'coming to terms' with memory loss (but no, he's not retiring) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:00:53 +0000 Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:04:49 +0000 Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news 5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:10:45 +0000 Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Luke of 'Gilmore Girls' launches coffee brand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2017 14:13:54 +0000 No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner. Full Article Beverages
world news Oprah launches line of healthy comfort foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:05:05 +0000 O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Ryan Gosling pays the sweetest tribute to his dearly departed dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 19:55:45 +0000 After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag. Full Article Pets
world news Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:44:07 +0000 Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
world news Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:55:35 +0000 Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day. Full Article Animals
world news In defense of sweet potatoes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:17:50 +0000 Celebrity chefs are calling out sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, but know this: there's a place for sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Introducing Meghan Markle's rescue dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:16:49 +0000 Meghan Markle, who just got engaged to Prince Harry and will be joining the royal family, has developed a passion for saving pups in need. Full Article Pets
world news Man's subway knitting session pays off big By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:46:09 +0000 A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Judi Dench unveils private forest honoring departed loved ones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:28:09 +0000 Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news 6 celebrities show off their secret talents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:39:49 +0000 Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:03:37 +0000 Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news How Stephen Hawking brought attention to ALS By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:30:06 +0000 Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Pets that get the royal treatment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:39:39 +0000 The British royal family's pampered pets are often as famous as the family itself. Full Article Pets
world news Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 19:20:18 +0000 Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on. Full Article Beverages
world news The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:25 +0000 New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:49:24 +0000 Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary. Full Article Animals
world news 11 quotes about dogs and the famous people who said them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:08:17 +0000 Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us. Full Article Pets
world news Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:49:47 +0000 For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news Morgan Freeman turns ranch into a sanctuary for bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:32:28 +0000 Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Wayward NYC farm animals get a helping hand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:05:16 +0000 Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals. Full Article Animals
world news Why we should remember Doris Day as an animal advocate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 16:04:44 +0000 Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist. Full Article Pets
world news Is a vegetarian diet safe for my dog? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:25:50 +0000 Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch? Full Article Animals
world news Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:52:06 +0000 A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities. Full Article Animals
world news This parasitic vine helps plants communicate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:14:57 +0000 Dodder vines can tap into multiple hosts, causing damage but also providing botanical wires that let host plants share valuable info. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:21:36 +0000 Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say. Full Article Animals
world news Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:57:11 +0000 Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say. Full Article Animals
world news How Iceland is regrowing forests destroyed by the Vikings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:00:15 +0000 Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Why bugs belong in your house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:30:42 +0000 A human home inevitably contains about 100 kinds of arthropods, research shows, but most are harmless and some can be helpful. Full Article At Home
world news 22 things you may not know about squirrels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:35:22 +0000 From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents. Full Article Animals
world news Earth enjoys a surge of ocean sanctuaries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:30:42 +0000 New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news This rescued bat can't stuff quite enough banana into those ridiculous cheeks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:21:42 +0000 Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love. Full Article Animals
world news Like your pet cat, pumas are peculiar about where they sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 20:00:15 +0000 Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss. Full Article Animals
world news Bat-killing fungus is vulnerable to UV light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:07:16 +0000 White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel. Full Article Animals
world news These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:15 +0000 A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans. Full Article Animals
world news Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:43:41 +0000 The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species. Full Article Animals
world news This tiny fungus looks just like a bird's nest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:50:07 +0000 About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:23:30 +0000 Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Happy Darwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:34:50 +0000 Charles Darwin's birthday has become a global holiday for science. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Beech trees are taking over some U.S. forests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:00:15 +0000 Climate change is enabling a beech boom, according to a 30-year study, and that may spell ecological trouble. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:05:17 +0000 A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region. Full Article Animals
world news Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:24:36 +0000 Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study. Full Article At Home
world news 'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:37:45 +0000 You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects! Full Article Animals
world news 'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:08:02 +0000 More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study. Full Article Wilderness & Resources