co Give up chocolate for Lent? No way. I'm giving up clutter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:16:54 +0000 The 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge encourages you to tackle one area of clutter in your home each day and get rid of it responsibly. Full Article Responsible Living
co 'Killing Jesus' puts Christ in historical, political context By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:24:51 +0000 Nat Geo's telling of Christ's life focuses on his plight as a human being living in such a tumultuous time. Full Article Arts & Culture
co 9 quirky Easter traditions to ponder while scarfing down your chocolate bunny By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:25:11 +0000 How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration? Full Article Family Activities
co The nuns in this Wisconsin convent have been praying nonstop for 137 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:52:55 +0000 Around 180 laypeople help the sisters keep up their round-the-clock prayer vigil. Full Article Family Activities
co Judge rules in favor of 'greedy' street names at controversial NYC development By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:20:41 +0000 Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive? Full Article At Home
co Ancient stone engravings could be long lost religious text By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:26:31 +0000 2,500-year-old stone slab could offer clues to deciphering the lost language and religion of the Etruscans. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Tiny golden scrolls found on 2,000-year-old skeleton contain ancient magic spells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:12:28 +0000 The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Creationists and conspiracy theorists share the same cognitive error, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:12:46 +0000 Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"? You might be making this error, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Archaeologists just discovered an ancient South American mystery religion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:36:04 +0000 Artifacts uncovered at the bottom of Lake Titicaca show this religion pre-dated the Incas by 500 years. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Belgian abbey revives its brewery with rediscovered medieval beer recipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2019 19:50:43 +0000 Grimbergen Abbey will use centuries-old books as inspiration to start brewing beer again after more than 200 years. Full Article Beverages
co Cheap oil: Don't count on it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:06:28 +0000 It's dangerous to buy gas guzzlers just because oil is cheap right now. Most pundits predict eventual major hikes in this, our most volatile commodity. Full Article Transportation
co The science of natural cold remedies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:45:13 +0000 Challenge those viruses with science-proven treatments that could help you get better faster. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co 5 natural cold sore remedies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:52:19 +0000 Once you have the virus, cold sores can appear with little warning. Here's what you can do to treat and prevent these unsightly blemishes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Beehive 'resin' could be a cure for hair loss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:23:38 +0000 Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:17:04 +0000 Craig Henderson drove his Avion from Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas. Full Article Transportation
co Behind-the-scenes of Nissan's polar bear commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:45:07 +0000 Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf. Full Article Arts & Culture
co The Leaf vs. Volt battle continues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:35:06 +0000 After a slow start, sales of the Nissan Leaf are picking up and the competition between the Leaf and the Volt is heating up. Full Article Transportation
co Nissan Leaf, Chipotle make AdWeek's list of best commercials By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:17:45 +0000 AdWeek ranks its top 10 favorites for 2011, including Chipotle's sustainable food initiative and Nissan Leaf's all-electric world. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Energy lawyer argues that protesters' snarling faces constitute assault (and no, this isn't The Onion) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:12:15 +0000 A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault. Full Article Energy
co Oxen's upcoming slaughter creates controversy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:04:52 +0000 Should working farm animals be allowed to live a peaceful retirement, or should they be slaughtered and consumed? The fate of oxen at a little farm at Green Mou Full Article Healthy Eating
co More researchers join effort to control stink bugs organically By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:50:38 +0000 Multi-university project asks how organic farmers can control these pests and protect their crops. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co eFarmony: Connecting landowners with farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:16:49 +0000 Innovative program seeks to match landowners with people who will lease their land for organic farming. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
co Cargotecture commingles with carrots at organic farm in Shanghai By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:50:23 +0000 Shanghai's largest organic farm branches out into the hospitality industry. The first step? Constructing a visitors center from over 70 shipping containers. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2013 21:24:21 +0000 The Abbey Road Farm Bed & Breakfast gives new meaning to the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Full Article Travel
co Organic dairy co-op MOOMilk lands $3 million in investment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 14:41:06 +0000 The small Maine-based co-op, which has struggled to gain a hold in the marketplace, received $3 million in much-need investment. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
co Japanese Farm Food: A cookbook review By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:00:37 +0000 This book takes you on a journey to an organic Japanese farm through personal stories and recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating
co Organic produce contains more antioxidants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:47:07 +0000 Scientists look at a lot of data — including the famous Stanford analysis — and find an excellent reason to enjoy organic produce. Full Article Healthy Eating
co How coffee changed the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:48:11 +0000 Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of coffee. Full Article Beverages
co This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:45:36 +0000 Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co Could a nuclear meltdown happen in U.S.? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:37:34 +0000 There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co In Germany, renewable energy could replace nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:09:48 +0000 If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Nuclear politics come to Washington By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:16:30 +0000 The future looks uncertain for an industry on the brink of making huge gains in Washington this year. Full Article Politics
co New Mexico looks to expand its nuclear-waste business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:22:14 +0000 The state wants to expand a nuclear-waste storage facility inside an ancient salt bed to play a bigger role in handling spent fuel from U.S. reactors. Full Article Energy
co Author uncovers the secrets of Area 51 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 18:36:20 +0000 Area 51 is the largest government-controlled land parcel in the U.S., but the government still denies its existence. Author Annie Jacobsen discusses her new boo Full Article Arts & Culture
co Experts concerned about threatened Los Alamos lab By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:45:17 +0000 Pete Stockton, a former Department of Energy official, says the public should be concerned but not alarmed as a wildfire inches closer to the nuclear weapons fa Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Design of new U.S. reactors puts priority on cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:51:49 +0000 The United States has approved construction of new nuclear reactors for the first time in three decades. The two new reactors approved on Feb. 9 for Georgia wou Full Article Energy
co How a nuclear bomb could save Earth from an asteroid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:33:35 +0000 A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests. Full Article Space
co Satellites could detect rogue nuclear tests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:05:38 +0000 The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Nuclear fusion rocket could reach Mars in 30 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:27:01 +0000 Nuclear fusion could one day propel rockets that allow humans to go to Mars and back in 30 days Full Article Space
co Worried about asteroids? Nuclear bombs could solve problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:39:56 +0000 If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond. Full Article Space
co How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:45:07 +0000 Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks. Full Article Energy
co Chernobyl trees and leaves barely decomposed, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:22:20 +0000 The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Even a 'small' nuclear war could trigger catastrophic cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:15:27 +0000 Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade. Full Article Climate & Weather
co Northern lights' physics could aid in nuclear fusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 15:39:19 +0000 The aurora may hold the secret of a magnetic phenomenon related to the nuclear fusion powering the sun. Full Article Energy
co Did kitty litter contribute to a radiation leak? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 13:34:45 +0000 So-called "green" kitty litter may be a good idea for eco-conscious cat lovers, but it's a bad idea for nuclear waste storage. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co How a viable nuclear fusion reactor really could change the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:01:40 +0000 Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world. Full Article Energy
co Fukushima radiation detected off California coast By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:34:31 +0000 Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Highest concentrations of Fukushima radiation in U.S. waters detected near San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:57:47 +0000 Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Infographic: Why green is the most cost-effective way to live By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:29:00 +0000 How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you. Full Article Responsible Living
co 7 countries battling water issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:07:13 +0000 Here are 7 images of countries from space and the water concern that each nation faces. Full Article Wilderness & Resources