walk Polar bears are walking on an ever-faster 'treadmill' of ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:11:13 +0000 Increased sea ice drift forces polar bears to expend more energy walking on a fast-moving 'treadmill' of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
walk Why you need to take a Swedish 'year walk' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:17:21 +0000 The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements. Full Article Arts & Culture
walk Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:47:51 +0000 We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk Vertigo calling: Walkways at London's Tower Bridge outfitted with glass floors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:10:00 +0000 The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear. Full Article Arts & Culture
walk Will moving walkways replace trains on London's Circle line? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:10:01 +0000 Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube. Full Article Transportation
walk Rare mammal that's still alive today once walked with dinosaurs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:02:07 +0000 New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. Full Article Animals
walk One of the largest bears to ever walk Europe was a vegetarian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:22:46 +0000 The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears. Full Article Animals
walk NASA's all-female spacewalk is happening By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:06:59 +0000 NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved. Full Article Space
walk A raccoon walks into a drugstore ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:31:41 +0000 Brazen raccoon bandits may be trying to trying to send Toronto a message. They have been showing up in all sorts of places. Full Article Animals
walk Student walks 20 miles to get to his first day of work and meets kindness every step of the way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:14:52 +0000 Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work. Full Article Responsible Living
walk Astronomers may have just discovered Luke Skywalker's home world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:17:44 +0000 Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away. Full Article Space
walk 5 ways walking is better than running By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:18:48 +0000 Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk This WWII vet loves to walk, but he can't go far By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:46:13 +0000 Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution. Full Article Responsible Living
walk Crank up your workout with walking poles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:49:23 +0000 Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:07:03 +0000 A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk 10 eye-opening benefits of walking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:13:06 +0000 From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers and walk. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:25:58 +0000 Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:15:42 +0000 Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
walk A CFL and a recycling kit walk into a bar ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:41:05 +0000 There's no way around it: highly efficient, long-lasting compact florescent lamps are a green godsend but with one small (well, not so small) hitch … each bul Full Article Recycling
walk China continues to walk fine line in green innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:23:13 +0000 China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States. Full Article Energy
walk Chicago mom investigated after letting her daughter walk the dog alone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:41:47 +0000 A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone. Full Article Family Activities
walk As Sandy approaches, a walk along the toxic Gowanus Canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:18:12 +0000 Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly Full Article At Home
walk Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:42:51 +0000 New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk After a horrific road accident, this leopard cub is learning to walk again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:08:03 +0000 A leopard cub left paralyzed by a car is pulling off a 'miraculous' recovery, thanks to the efforts of Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra, India. Full Article Animals
walk 3 paralyzed men are learning to walk again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:43:46 +0000 STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground) involves physical therapy and targeted electrical stimulation to help the brain regain control over paralyzed muscles. Full Article Research & Innovations
walk Developing nations walk out of Copenhagen talks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:48:56 +0000 Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol. Full Article Climate & Weather
walk Copenhagen Day 8: G77 walks out, Canada punk'd By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:02:35 +0000 Canada does an about-face on its climate target (if only) and the G77 suspends talks after a move to eliminate Kyoto Protocol language. Full Article Research & Innovations
walk MNN Nest Pledge: 'Once a week, I will walk one place instead of driving' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:27:42 +0000 For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll. Full Article Responsible Living
walk Walking Shelter: A tennis shoe-tent combo for impromptu siestas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:39:34 +0000 Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers. Full Article Arts & Culture
walk Baby sea turtles walk on treadmills for science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 20:48:03 +0000 Researchers are trying to better understand how light pollution affects the endangered animals. Full Article Animals
walk How texting and walking makes you look silly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:50:16 +0000 A new study shows that using your phone while you're en route affects your posture. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
walk Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:58:57 +0000 Talk about blowing things way out of proportion. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
walk The hunt is on: Walk Score releases Apartment Search By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:08 +0000 For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne Full Article At Home
walk On a sustainable street, there are no jaywalkers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:23:05 +0000 At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in Full Article Transportation
walk Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:36:48 +0000 In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years. Full Article Family Activities
walk Predator fish that walks and breathes is making headway in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:55:20 +0000 The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states. Full Article Animals
walk We need a better word than 'walkable' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:44:54 +0000 Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk What I learned on a moss walk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:38:17 +0000 Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
walk Take a walk through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:37:10 +0000 Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
walk Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:27:28 +0000 SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas. Full Article Travel
walk New Zealand opens Paparoa Track, first new 'Great Walk' in 25 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:48:39 +0000 New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain. Full Article Travel
walk Arctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:38:50 +0000 The young female set a new speed record for her species. Full Article Animals
walk Self-lacing shoe to be powered from walking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:25:28 +0000 The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
walk What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:26:27 +0000 Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below. Full Article Arts & Culture
walk Should texting while walking be banned? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:42:31 +0000 More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
walk In wake of latest school shooting, Georgia woman organizes walkouts, strikes a chord By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:47:22 +0000 After seeing yet another school shooting play out, Clare Schexnyder realized she couldn't sit back and do nothing. Full Article Protection & Safety
walk Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:59:28 +0000 Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
walk Why aging boomers need walkable cities more than convenient parking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:42:14 +0000 If people from any age group can't move to a walkable city, then they're going to have to fix what they've got. Full Article Transportation
walk London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:31:42 +0000 Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K. Full Article Transportation
walk Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:08:07 +0000 There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. Full Article Transportation