hat What's new about the new nutrition label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 15:48:04 +0000 The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What is molecular gastronomy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:51:01 +0000 Hot ice cream, cocktails that look like large caviar eggs, and that love-it-or-hate-it foam are all products of molecular gastronomy. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:40:27 +0000 The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans. Full Article Beverages
hat What are cheese curds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:36:20 +0000 These little nuggets of dairy deliciousness have ventured past Wisconsin, and they're popping up all over the country. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What are virtual restaurants? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:45:02 +0000 The evolution of food delivery services has made virtual or ghost restaurants, which have no dining room, feasible. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What is a GSM wine blend? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 17:18:47 +0000 When grenache is blended with two other grapes, it's abbreviated as GSM. Here's what else you need to know. Full Article Beverages
hat 7 leftovers that taste even better cold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 16:13:39 +0000 Sometimes when the weather is hot, cooking isn't appealing. Luckily, these leftovers taste even better cold than they did right out of the oven. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat Do you know what these food certification labels mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:12:00 +0000 Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What is 'clean' bacon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:49:30 +0000 Panera Bread recently announced it will use only 'clean' bacon. But what does that mean for the rest of the bacon we eat? Don't panic, here's the deal. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What is carrageenan? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:24:04 +0000 Carrageenan is in everything from dairy products to toothpaste. Here's what you need to know about the natural but controversial additive. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What are those white stripes on raw chicken? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:59:07 +0000 If chicken breasts are your go-to lean protein, you may want to avoid this poultry defect. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What's really in our tap water? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:39:20 +0000 The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants. Full Article Healthy Spaces
hat Los Angeles Auto Show preview: Hot hatches, hybrids and electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:14:29 +0000 The LA show, opening this week, features some intriguing green concept cars...headed for production. Are you ready for a compact hybrid Lexus, a 170-mpg VW and Full Article Transportation
hat How Hyundai is making a car that helps grow fish and produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 19:49:55 +0000 Hyundai provided its ix35 fuel-cell car as part of a unique and sustainable city garden in London. Full Article Transportation
hat What to see in the night sky in December By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:37:16 +0000 'Tis the season of giving, and this December night sky is saving some of its biggest gifts for last. Full Article Space
hat Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:25:17 +0000 Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible. Full Article Space
hat Scientists find mysterious galaxies that don't have any dark matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:23:17 +0000 19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter. Full Article Space
hat What to see in the night sky in 2020 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:27:12 +0000 The start of the new decade ushers in a celestial medley of stargazing events to look forward to. Full Article Space
hat What to see in the night sky in February By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:56:11 +0000 From the first supermoon of the year to the return of the zodiacal light, these are the best skywatching moments for February 2020. Full Article Space
hat What does the sun really sound like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:18:18 +0000 The sounds the sun makes would not be music to human ears. Full Article Space
hat There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:52:01 +0000 A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days. Full Article Space
hat What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:24:36 +0000 NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock. Full Article Space
hat What's eating Betelgeuse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:56:08 +0000 Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode. Full Article Space
hat What to see in the night sky in March By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:33:05 +0000 Get ready to spring forward, get up early and catch some beautiful sights in the March sky like the Crow Moon, the occultation and vernal equinox. Full Article Space
hat What makes a city a good place to get old? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:43:27 +0000 Here's what they proposed in New Jersey to build better and safer cities for older citizens. Full Article Healthy Spaces
hat 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
hat 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
hat Older people aren't rocking in chairs, so why do we still treat them that way? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:37:30 +0000 In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat What does 'Medicare for All' actually look like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:09:23 +0000 A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
hat Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:44:05 +0000 ‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State. Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What's your favorite item at the farmers market? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2011 14:59:20 +0000 With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens? Full Article Healthy Eating
hat What’s your favorite summer cookbook? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:13:15 +0000 A list of the best new cookbooks for summer has me making a list of the books I already have to cook from this season. Full Article Recipes
hat 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
hat In the Green Room: What is a tree farmer? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:01:18 +0000 In the Green Room: What is a tree farmer? Chuck Leavell talks about being a tree farmer. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
hat 10 DIY projects that reuse your old glass bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:26:18 +0000 Some cities don't recycle glass, but that doesn't mean you can't reuse glass bottles for candles, hummingbird feeders or even chandeliers. Full Article Arts & Culture
hat Secretary Chu: 'Do something that matters' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000 In his commencement speech at Washington University, Energy Secretary Chu encouraged graduates to "Do something that matters. Help save the world." Full Article Green Workplace
hat What you need to know about the new program for green home loans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:47 +0000 The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached. Full Article Politics
hat What Solyndra means for solar power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:42:09 +0000 The solar company's collapse has electrified many critics of President Obama. But what does it say about the sustainability of U.S. solar power overall? Full Article Energy
hat DOE hosting Women in Clean Energy chat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The live Twitter chat will begin on June 27 at 1pm EDT. Full Article Green Workplace
hat What to expect from the 2019 hurricane season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 18:46:12 +0000 Meteorologists predict a mostly normal 2019 hurricane season, but that doesn't mean there's no danger. Full Article Climate & Weather
hat 10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:29:10 +0000 Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
hat What is nectar dearth? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:34:42 +0000 When flowers start to dry up and die, bees struggle to find nectar and pollen. Here are some signs of nectar death and what you can do to help. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
hat What to do if your grass won't grow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:17:56 +0000 From too much shade to drainage issues and HOA rules, a green lawn may be easier said than done. But it doesn't have to be. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
hat 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
hat What to know before you build a fence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:38:32 +0000 Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
hat 8 shipwrecks that could sink the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Dozens of sunken ships off U.S. coasts, such as the Jacob Luckenbach and USS Arizona, are leaking oil or could in the future. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
hat What's the impact of not recycling in the bathroom? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:20:27 +0000 See how much plastic you can keep out of landfills if you start recycling in the bathroom today! Full Article Recycling
hat Bacteria that devours plastic discovered near Japanese recycling facility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:02:08 +0000 Japanese scientists have found a special bacteria, Ideonella sakainesis, that likes to eat polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET. Full Article Recycling
hat What does 'easy to recycle' mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:03:00 +0000 If you can't throw it in the curbside recycling bin, is it really 'easy?' Full Article Recycling
hat Disposing of waste responsibly isn't that hard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:54:18 +0000 When you make room for the new, make sure you're responsible about disposing the old. Full Article Recycling