app What will happen when 20 percent of the population is over 65? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:45:37 +0000 In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
app What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 15:53:26 +0000 I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
app What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:23:27 +0000 On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.” Full Article Healthy Eating
app Want a free $2,000 home electric car charger? Apply today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:43:57 +0000 Two separate projects funded by the Department of Energy are offering free home chargers. The only drawback? You have to pay for the electric vehicle. Full Article Transportation
app Mini nuclear reactors may soon appear in a town near you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:39:02 +0000 Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy. Full Article Energy
app DOE launches Apps for Energy competition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:57:01 +0000 App developers can enter to win up to $30,000. Full Article Energy
app Meet Liam, Apple's 29-arm 'recyclebot' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:55:09 +0000 Apple's recycling robot Liam disassembles iPhones in 11 seconds to more efficiently combat electronic waste. Full Article Recycling
app This biodegradable, edible wrapper could replace single-use plastics for food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:18:42 +0000 A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain. Full Article Research & Innovations
app Apple-sized diamond unearthed in Botswana By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:18:08 +0000 Massive gem, the second-largest ever found, measures a whopping 1,111 carats. Full Article Arts & Culture
app Why your lips are chapped and how to fix it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:11:19 +0000 Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
app Nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared from North America since 1970 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:13:54 +0000 Study finds U.S. and Canada have lost 29% of birds in past 50 years. Full Article Animals
app How to get a doctor's appointment when everyone's sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:28:07 +0000 You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
app World's Easiest Apple Pie Recipe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:28:13 +0000 Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be. Full Article Recipes
app What happens when you leave your pet home alone? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:32:31 +0000 'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone. Full Article Pets
app 10 things you didn't know about Johnny Appleseed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:44:46 +0000 The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think. Full Article Leaderboard
app App serves as 'eyes' for the visually impaired By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 15:27:40 +0000 Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people. Full Article Leaderboard
app The benefits of napping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:38:35 +0000 There is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
app This is how happy couples argue By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 13:21:16 +0000 A new study from the University of Tennessee looks at the multitude of ways and topics married couples argue about, with some not-so-surprising results. Full Article Family Activities
app Spectacular things happen when you let winter do your hair By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:02:23 +0000 People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest. Full Article Travel
app Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:03:14 +0000 The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019. Full Article Space
app For a happier family, stop overspending on kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:00:00 +0000 A new book by Brett Graff helps parents drown out the cultural noise and reduce parenting anxiety when it comes to spending money on our kids. Full Article Family Activities
app Visiting a park can make you as happy as Christmas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:06:49 +0000 Walking around an urban park inspires the same happy glow as you feel on Christmas morning. Full Article Healthy Spaces
app Feeling connected to nature makes children happier, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:27:02 +0000 Being connected to nature makes kids happier and more likely to act sustainably. Full Article Healthy Spaces
app Apple visionary Steve Jobs named most fascinating person of 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:47:50 +0000 A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time. Full Article Arts & Culture
app Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:27:04 +0000 How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication. Full Article Travel
app Atlanta to Appalachia: My wife has decided we're going to be chicken farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 17:11:22 +0000 Atlanta to Appalachia columnist Benyamin Cohen and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first chicks — and the wide new world of raising chickens. Full Article Animals
app Ants trapped in defunct nuclear bunker are developing a new ant society By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 03:57:37 +0000 They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence. Full Article Animals
app Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:29:59 +0000 You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work. Full Article Green Workplace
app Pop music loses its appeal when we turn 33 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:02:09 +0000 The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why. Full Article Arts & Culture
app German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:29:34 +0000 German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun. Full Article Arts & Culture
app Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:35:05 +0000 A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day. Full Article Pets
app What happened to Baby Yoda Cat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:05:57 +0000 A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events. Full Article Pets
app What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:55:26 +0000 Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings. Full Article Climate & Weather
app Whatever happened to autumn? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:18:34 +0000 Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out. Full Article Climate & Weather
app Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:01:39 +0000 A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle. Full Article Climate & Weather
app Keeping Smart Appliances Safe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:52:52 +0000 Have you considered a smart appliance? The global market has increased fivefold in the last four years. Full Article Protection & Safety
app Teen creates app to help kids avoid lunchroom rejection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:36:45 +0000 Sit With Us app helps kids navigate the lunchroom without opening themselves up to bullying or rejection. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app We tried the Lose It app's Snap It feature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:30:57 +0000 Is tracking the calories in your food as easy as snapping a picture? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app Free Google app turns old photo prints into glare-free digital images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 Google's free PhotoScan takes five separate digital images of a print and combines them to create an image that's better than one taken with your phone. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app 18 apps to help you keep your New Year's resolutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:26:49 +0000 From losing weight to learning a language, these apps will help you stay on track. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:58:08 +0000 Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app The new Apple Watch 4 is a boon for boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:44:24 +0000 It's not just a watch, it is a whole new communications platform. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:02:25 +0000 Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
app What happens when humans aren't allowed to touch each other? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:23:32 +0000 Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
app Want a cider apple orchard? Here's what to plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:33:46 +0000 With a little help from a famous seventh-generation orchardist, I narrow down some of the best varieties to plant for a backyard orchard. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
app Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Tinder-style app ... for cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:43:52 +0000 A new app called Tudder promises to help lonely cows find their perfect match, Tinder-style. Full Article Animals
app Apple trees are mysteriously dying all across America and nobody knows why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 13:18:22 +0000 In some regions, as many as 80 percent of trees could be in danger from RAD or rapid apple decline. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
app This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the 'wrong' kind of dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:19:28 +0000 A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9. Full Article Pets
app A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:00:35 +0000 A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants. Full Article Energy
app Flyover Country app lets airline passengers explore the terrain 36,000 feet below By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:46:33 +0000 Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there. Full Article Research & Innovations