social and politics Something mysterious is syncing the movements of galaxies across the universe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:01:50 +0000 A vast unseen force, more expansive than gravity, seems to connect galaxies separated by vast distances. Full Article Space
social and politics Traditional soup broths found with healing powers that can fight off malaria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:01:13 +0000 Grandma's chicken soup has got nothing on these miraculous broths. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics New variety of 'golden rice' will soon be grown in Bangladesh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:48:52 +0000 The genetically modified rice variety is laced with essential vitamins. Full Article Healthy Eating
social and politics Physicists may have discovered a fifth force of nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:53:05 +0000 If the results can be replicated, 'this would be a no-brainer Nobel Prize,' according to one researcher. Full Article Research & Innovations
social and politics An alarming amount of toxic mercury can now be found in coastal fog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:48:06 +0000 Study found high levels of mercury in California's fog, but the problem likely extends around the world. Full Article Climate & Weather
social and politics Drone captures the largest swarm of sea turtles ever filmed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 03:51:03 +0000 The density of turtles is so high that you could almost imagine crossing the sea by hopping from shell to shell. Full Article Animals
social and politics Would you want your body turned into compost when you die? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:55:45 +0000 A law in Washington state makes it the first state to legalize human composting, and now the first facility is being built. Full Article Responsible Living
social and politics Reusable plastic bags are worse than the single-use bags they were meant to replace By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:29:56 +0000 Whatever your intent, the statistics show you're probably only using those reusable bags once. Full Article Recycling
social and politics Microbe that eats meteorites might hint at our alien origins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:04:15 +0000 Similar organisms might have seeded the early Earth with life. Full Article Space
social and politics Monster 75-foot wave loomed off the California coast during the holiday weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:47:08 +0000 A wave in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Cape Mendocino is one of the tallest waves ever recorded. Full Article Climate & Weather
social and politics Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:21:24 +0000 Researchers counted nearly 600,000 dead hermit crabs on one island chain alone. Full Article Animals
social and politics Magnetic north shifting by 30 miles a year, might signal pole reversal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:37:56 +0000 The magnetic pole is moving faster than at any time in human history, causing major problems for navigation and migratory wildlife. Full Article Climate & Weather
social and politics Have researchers solved Newton's three-body problem? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:11:53 +0000 This problem has plagued physicists ever since the laws of motion were first conceived. Full Article Research & Innovations
social and politics Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:50:49 +0000 New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues. Full Article Arts & Culture
social and politics We finally solved the mystery of why this 'boring' bird has such colorful chicks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:53:17 +0000 The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather mischievous behavior under that boring veneer. Full Article Animals
social and politics Everything we thought we knew about dark energy might be wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:32:34 +0000 Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake. Full Article Space
social and politics Gold bar found in Mexico City park was an Aztec treasure looted by conquistadors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:21:51 +0000 The artifact was probably dropped by conquistadors as they fled from the city. Full Article Arts & Culture
social and politics The oceans are warming so fast, it's like 5 atomic bombs exploding every second By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:12:12 +0000 The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5. Full Article Climate & Weather
social and politics Scientists accidentally discover new type of immune cell that kills most cancers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:42:35 +0000 Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics We know more about how the victims of Vesuvius died — and it's grim By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:25:54 +0000 The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain into glass. Full Article Arts & Culture
social and politics Bizarre dinosaur tracks make it look like these behemoths did handstands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:06:56 +0000 Researchers think they may have clues after looking at 60 impressions of sauropod tracks. Full Article Animals
social and politics Majestic neon 'sky dunes' are a newly discovered form of the northern lights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:42:13 +0000 The new auroral form called a sky dune has been discovered by amateur stargazers. Full Article Space
social and politics An egg a day keeps the doctor away? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:35:00 +0000 Having an egg a day doesn't impact your risk of heart disease and lowers your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
social and politics Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:11:07 +0000 New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years. Full Article Arts & Culture
social and politics Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:44:03 +0000 The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level. Full Article Research & Innovations
social and politics Astronomers just detected the largest explosion in our universe since the Big Bang By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:47:21 +0000 The explosion detected in a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth was 5 times more energetic than anything seen before, but it's no Big Bang. Full Article Space
social and politics No age group is immune to coronavirus, but why are so few infants getting sick? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:15:34 +0000 Scientists are at a loss to explain why infants seem largely resistant to the coronavirus, but new studies are providing clues. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics We may know how the bizarre, cigar-shaped interstellar object 'Oumuamua was formed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:05:26 +0000 The object 'Oumuamua may have been tumbling through interstellar space for billions of years, scientists say. Full Article Space
social and politics Grow your own Groceries: Live Google+ Event By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:07:30 +0000 Grow your own groceries with a food garden Full Article Responsible Living
social and politics The benefits of quitting smoking and 5 natural ways to kick the habit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:43:26 +0000 It's tough, but not impossible, to quit smoking. Here are some natural ways to put your cigarette-puffing habit behind you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:45:15 +0000 New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage. Full Article Responsible Living
social and politics The benefits of using natural hair dyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:49:43 +0000 Blackcurrant, indigo and henna can color and strengthen your hair naturally and avoid some of the controversial ingredients in traditional dyes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics 6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:11:05 +0000 The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics The surprising benefits of repeat experiences By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:25:49 +0000 Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition. Full Article Responsible Living
social and politics We don't know how bright the moon is — but we need to By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:59:54 +0000 Figuring out the precise brightness of the moon will help with more accurate satellite views. Full Article Space
social and politics How exoskeletons are strengthening Japan's workforce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:49:28 +0000 These wearable devices are made specifically to lend strength and enhance lifting ability, and they are helping an aging population stay on the workforce. Full Article Research & Innovations
social and politics You're busy. Here's how to (really) make time for friendships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 14:20:45 +0000 It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close. Full Article Responsible Living
social and politics Almost half of Denmark's electricity in 2019 came from wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:19:56 +0000 The country aims to source 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
social and politics Australian wildfires spawn rarely seen weather phenomena By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:27:11 +0000 Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under. Full Article Climate & Weather
social and politics Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:03:09 +0000 There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
social and politics Even stray dogs understand human cues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:40:27 +0000 A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us. Full Article Animals
social and politics The animal-saving research behind that viral coyote and badger video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:18:51 +0000 Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element. Full Article Animals
social and politics What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:39:27 +0000 Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
social and politics Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:27:43 +0000 The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative. Full Article Animals
social and politics Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:01:38 +0000 Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way. Full Article Animals
social and politics Experience #vanlife on the cheap with a minivan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 22:35:03 +0000 Vanlife is a popular way to travel can that seem pricy for shorter trips — but not if you borrow or rent a minivan. Full Article Travel
social and politics How often do you really need to shower? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:05:25 +0000 Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but here's why it might be healthier to skip a day or two. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
social and politics Most plastics in our recycling bins aren't getting recycled, new report finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:29:09 +0000 Just because you put plastic items in the recycling bin, doesn't mean they get recycled. Full Article Recycling
social and politics Why are fireflies disappearing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:49:48 +0000 Fireflies are disappearing, likely due to three factors: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals and light pollution. Here’s how you can help them bounce back. Full Article Animals
social and politics 'Blood snow' invades the Antarctic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:58:28 +0000 Blood snow not only looks sinister, it contributes to a feedback loop that accelerates warming. Full Article Climate & Weather