la Whimsical garden art shines in the world's largest flower show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0000 In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues. Full Article Arts & Culture
la London's iconic phone booths reborn as solar gadget-charging kiosks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:15:56 +0000 A new scheme gives London's iconic-yet-disused phone booths a 21st century makeover as solar-powered gadget charging stations. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
la College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:20:12 +0000 If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ... Full Article Responsible Living
la 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
la England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:30:50 +0000 Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight. Full Article Arts & Culture
la England gets its ducks in a row with 'duck lanes' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 18:50:03 +0000 Beyond making way for ducklings, the new lanes are also meant to help humans slow down and be more polite. Full Article Animals
la Swimmers descend on London's plant-cleaned public bathing pond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 19:20:18 +0000 Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public? Full Article At Home
la London's flamboyant Olympic tower to get white-knuckle new addition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:35:45 +0000 If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide .... Full Article Arts & Culture
la 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
la Lemurs and langurs get high-tech taste of the wild before being released back into it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:55:10 +0000 HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
la World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:02:33 +0000 The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August. Full Article Arts & Culture
la Tiny English village has massive CO2-cutting ambitions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:02:03 +0000 The rural Cheshire community has slashed emissions by nearly a quarter over the past decade. Full Article Responsible Living
la Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:04:05 +0000 Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation. Full Article Animals
la Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:30:26 +0000 Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Strange 'snowball waves' seen forming in Maine lake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jan 2016 01:04:10 +0000 Waves of snowballs called "one of the most awesome natural events ever seen" by a firsthand witness. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Celebrate the spring equinox with this majestic time-lapse of blooming flowers! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:32:51 +0000 The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Will eating collagen give you younger looking skin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 19:30:22 +0000 An expert weighs in on whether collagen-rich foods can improve skin health. Full Article Healthy Eating
la What is black cumin seed oil good for? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 11:41:39 +0000 Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la 10 health-related uses for petroleum jelly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:35:26 +0000 That tub of Vaseline that you probably remember seeing in your grandmother's house warrants a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la New Zealand's '8th Wonder of the World' rediscovered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:48:09 +0000 Lost to a violent volcanic eruption in 1886, the remains of the Pink and White Terraces may have been located again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la It's so cold, Niagara Falls is an icy wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:34:21 +0000 Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Artist inspired late in life creates swirling, meditative sand labyrinths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:30:49 +0000 Denny Dyke turns his walking meditations into intricate sand labyrinths on the beach in Oregon. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la What is plant blindness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 12:26:54 +0000 Plant blindess is the "inability to see or notice the plants in one's own environment," which leads to "the inability to recognize the importance of plants." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la 10 cooking staples that can outlast you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:45:51 +0000 You may be surprised how many of your kitchen staples have a shelf life of decades — even after they've been opened. Full Article Healthy Eating
la Blind boy makes Braille labels for Whole Foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:05:57 +0000 A boy from Thousand Oaks started making Braille labels for his local grocery store and now Whole Foods. Full Article Arts & Culture
la Fearless chocolate is energizing raw awesomeness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:58:20 +0000 This company takes its treats to the next (green) level. Full Article Healthy Eating
la Ring in summer with Gallagator By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2012 13:00:42 +0000 As Memorial Day kicks off summer in the U.S., an American alligator sums up the moment by channeling Gallagher with an iconic summertime fruit. Full Article Animals
la Whole Foods announces GMO labeling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:34:41 +0000 The natural and organic chain of grocery stores promises full GMO transparency by 2018. Full Article Healthy Eating
la 5 tons of Nutella stolen in Germany heist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:29:18 +0000 Thieves make off with $20,710 worth of the sweet hazelnut spread. Full Article Healthy Eating
la Whole Foods' latest whoops? Asparagus water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:33:20 +0000 When a California Whole Foods store put three stalks of asparagus in a bottle of water and sold it for $5.99, the Internet called them on it. Full Article Beverages
la Lab, sweet lab: NIST Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility opens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:03 +0000 Inside a rather humdrum-looking suburban Washington, D.C., home, the typical family of 4 is replaced by a virtual clan as part of a $2.5M effort to test energy- Full Article At Home
la There's a lump on the moon that's 5 times bigger than Hawaii's Big Island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:17:40 +0000 Scientists have found a massive deposit inside the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the moon, and it's having a significant impact on the moon's gravitational field. Full Article Space
la We're close to solving the mystery of those flashing lights on the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:42:47 +0000 A German scientist's AI-powered lunar telescope aims to decipher the moon's twinkling lights. Full Article Space
la Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:04:05 +0000 These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is. Full Article Healthy Eating
la Bizarre summer hailstorm covers Guadalajara in ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:27:58 +0000 A freak summer hailstorm covers Mexico's Guadalajara in at least 5 feet of ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:58:25 +0000 The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires. Full Article Animals
la Can you laugh pain away with yoga? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:24:46 +0000 Mike Lewis helps to heal people with brain injuries via some mindful belly-laughs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la Yoga increasing in popularity among home-schoolers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:19:45 +0000 Yoga studios around the country are scrambling to add daytime classes for kids to meet the demands of home-school families. Full Article Family Activities
la 7 great yoga apps so you can stretch and relax anywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:15:12 +0000 These apps can help you get your downward dog on wherever, whenever. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la Yoga reduces fatigue and inflammation in breast cancer patients, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:17:10 +0000 Breast cancer survivors who practiced yoga for as little as 3 months reported significant improvement in several areas. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la Hillary Clinton and 7 other yoga devotees known for other pursuits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:45:09 +0000 From wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to the New York Giants, these sun-saluting stars may surprise you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la Mindfulness meditation may reduce drug user relapse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:50:07 +0000 Meditation sessions to promote self awareness may have an enduring effect on curbing substance abuse. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la How a lazy girl found her inner yogi By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:31:56 +0000 The appeal of quiet, contemplative time lured her to yoga and ultimately transformed her life. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
la North Dakota sitting on a (black) gold mine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:01:51 +0000 A huge oil reserve under the western part of the state is drawing interest, according to reports. Full Article Energy
la Reaction to Canadian oil sands report is all over the place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:50:19 +0000 A Canadian report on the environmental and health risks of the Alberta tar sands has a little something for everybody. Full Article Energy
la Pipeline is great concern to Great Plains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:01:10 +0000 Expansion of the TransCanada pipeline is coming with a few complaints — not what the company wants to hear these days. Full Article Energy
la Hillary Clinton sued over communications about proposed pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2011 19:47:57 +0000 Environmental groups sue State Department about contact that Clinton and a pipeline lobbyist (and former aid) may have had. Full Article Politics
la To end the age of fossil fuels, try learning to speak its language By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:59:20 +0000 Climate activists are about to launch two weeks of protest against a pipeline from Alberta's tar sands to the Gulf Coast. They'd do well to remember there are n Full Article Energy
la Europe clashes with Canada over oil sands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:16:07 +0000 New rules in Europe could effectively ban oil derived from 'tar sands,' prompting cheers from environmentalists but jeers from some Canadians. Full Article Energy
la Why we shouldn't shrug off the latest pipeline spill(s) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:30:42 +0000 U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources