hat Farming: There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:38:15 +0000 The latest agricultural apps are helping farmers boost productivity and profits. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
hat 5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:55 +0000 Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder. Full Article Animals
hat Sacred can be subtle: What I learned from weavers in a remote Peruvian village By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 17:39:35 +0000 A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu. Full Article Guest Columnist
hat What is arsenic and why is it bad for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:31:39 +0000 Found in everything from rice to apple juice, arsenic can be a serious health concern, but how worried should you be? Here's what you need to know. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What is fatigability? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:06:52 +0000 Fatigability is a way to measure how fast you get tired. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What is kratom and is it dangerous? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:29:14 +0000 The FDA says kratom acts like an opioid and warns against using the popular supplement. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat It's not just sadness that can lead to a broken heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:12:37 +0000 'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat 8 good things that happen when you get older By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:26:49 +0000 From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What is brown fat and can it help you lose weight? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:33:32 +0000 Researchers are studying brown fat's calorie-burning power and how it might help ward off obesity and diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What is 'social jet lag' and is it making you sick? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:26:40 +0000 If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What are the benefits of vitamin D? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:33:07 +0000 Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What kind of tired are you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:37:24 +0000 Knowing the difference and making a simple change might help you stay awake. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat It's the color of light that matters for sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:36:08 +0000 Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat 10 lifestyle changes that could significantly lessen your cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:15:59 +0000 Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat Pizza Fusion: Organic pizzas that please ethical omnivores and vegans alike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:13:20 +0000 An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies. Full Article Responsible Living
hat What are some good iPhone apps for a greener life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 May 2010 13:51:29 +0000 What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
hat Farmed vs. wild seafood: What's the best option? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:29:21 +0000 Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:35:59 +0000 The simplest and best way to get rid of poison ivy is 'very carefully.' Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
hat What happens when you switch to only organic foods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 16:29:26 +0000 A family ate organically for 2 weeks, reducing pesticides in their bodies big-time. Here's why it matters. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What kind of ants are in my house? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:22:47 +0000 From carpenter ants to crazy ants, we'll help you ID the insects that have invaded your space. Full Article At Home
hat Green States: What’s the Red Stuff? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:31:01 +0000 Diamorpha Smallii is the taxonomic name. It has another name, Small's Stonecrop. But in Georgia, we call it Red Stuff. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
hat Run wild in this Chinese landscape pavilion that mimics a meandering river By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:34:06 +0000 'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
hat 900-year-old 'holy well' discovered that still has clean, drinkable water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:03:56 +0000 The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set. Full Article Travel
hat It's illegal to have a rain barrel in Colorado, but that's about to change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:51:28 +0000 State legislators in Colorado are working to make it legal for residents to harvest rainwater for irrigation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
hat 8 lakes and rivers that are drying up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 14:19:38 +0000 In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas are dwindling a Full Article Wilderness & Resources
hat Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn) By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 16:29:48 +0000 In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos. Full Article Computers
hat What are thought viruses? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:44:46 +0000 Like the flu, some ideas get a foothold in our heads and then we propagate it. And now with social media, you subject yourself to everyone's thought germs. Full Article Arts & Culture
hat What's the best way to organize digital pictures? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:33:04 +0000 Yes, you can get the digital chaos under control. Here's how. Full Article Computers
hat 10 live web cams that will mesmerize you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:42:40 +0000 Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds. Full Article Arts & Culture
hat Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:58:17 +0000 Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing. Full Article Research & Innovations
hat Do you know what's made in America? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:37:52 +0000 Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
hat What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:47:11 +0000 Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
hat Chocolate prices may go up (and what to do about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:36:36 +0000 Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat The Nest: A thermostat that's eager to learn in order to help you save By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:53:49 +0000 From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating Full Article At Home
hat What on earth is vlogging? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:02:46 +0000 Think of vlogging as a video podcast, a video blog, if you will, where you share opinions, information, or just your life in general. Full Article Research & Innovations
hat 6 visionary transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:39:43 +0000 Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures. Full Article Transportation
hat 6 futuristic transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:39:43 +0000 Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme. Full Article Transportation
hat Want to see the northern lights? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:50:03 +0000 You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand. Full Article Space
hat Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
hat What is Bitcoin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:11:56 +0000 Just what is bitcoin, and how does digital cash for the Internet work? Full Article Personal Finance
hat Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:09:25 +0000 HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality. Full Article At Home
hat What makes a 'good' office? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:38:12 +0000 Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D Full Article Arts & Culture
hat What should I do with asbestos tile? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:23:05 +0000 What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home? Full Article Remodeling & Design
hat Why you should fix that leak now By www.networx.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:26:10 +0000 Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse. Full Article At Home
hat People thank close friends and family less than strangers (and that's not a bad thing) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:02:44 +0000 "Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families. Full Article Arts & Culture
hat How to make a to-do list that actually gets done By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:22:54 +0000 Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math. Full Article Research & Innovations
hat 7 'old-school' parenting ideas that would never fly today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:07:31 +0000 Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back. Full Article Family Activities
hat Scientists may have found the gene that makes a marriage stick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 13:21:20 +0000 New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes. Full Article Family Activities
hat Watch the Skype ad that is making people cry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:43:29 +0000 Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now. Full Article Computers
hat Hardwood flooring that zaps unwanted odors, improves indoor air quality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:13:59 +0000 Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it. Full Article Healthy Spaces