ms Watch storms and stars sail over the Colorado River By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:06:29 +0000 The latest from the SKYGLOW project looks at the sky from the river level of the Grand Canyon. Full Article Climate & Weather
ms Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:58:57 +0000 Talk about blowing things way out of proportion. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ms Peter Williams on IBM's 'Big Green Innovations' portfolio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:46:47 +0000 CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas. Full Article Computers
ms Are older cyclists endangering themselves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:26:36 +0000 No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ms Maternity leave catch-22: Women are either bad workers or bad moms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:13:04 +0000 Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ms Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000 Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming. Full Article Politics
ms 10 items you didn't know were made in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:20:30 +0000 In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S. Full Article Responsible Living
ms Where to find beautiful, functional, affordable fair trade kitchen items By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:00:00 +0000 My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ms Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:17:15 +0000 Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed. Full Article Healthy Eating
ms David Attenborough 'coming to terms' with memory loss (but no, he's not retiring) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:00:53 +0000 Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring. Full Article Arts & Culture
ms Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:23:30 +0000 Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ms These popular mushrooms are carnivorous By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:39:05 +0000 Oyster mushrooms are one of the few fungi that hunt prey. And that fact may help us fight cancer! Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ms How the fear of wolves benefits ecosystems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:09:20 +0000 Scientists discover how entire ecosystems benefit from wolves keeping herbivores on edge. Full Article Animals
ms Why do ladybugs gather in massive swarms? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:15:17 +0000 These brightly colored beetles come together in huge groups, but it's not just to cuddle. Full Article Animals
ms Father's Day poems: A guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:28:11 +0000 Father's Day poems. The choice of Father's Day poems may not be as wide as those that honor mothers or romantic love. Full Article Family Activities
ms Mitt Romney slams the Chevy Volt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:16:39 +0000 Republican presidential hopeful says the plug-in hybrid is an 'idea whose time has not come.' Full Article Transportation
ms Environmental artist Kristin Jones' newest project is Manhattan's elms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:29:48 +0000 Some of NYC's oldest trees will get the appreciation they deserve with some creative lighting, poetry and more. Full Article Arts & Culture
ms 5 artist residency programs for people who love nature and science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:00:11 +0000 These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration. Full Article Arts & Culture
ms Everyone is 'tidying up.' Are thrift stores bursting at the seams? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:55:57 +0000 Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that. Full Article Responsible Living
ms Narcissists fall out of love with themselves as they get older By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:52:23 +0000 A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41. Full Article Responsible Living
ms A confirmed SUV hater warms to a crossover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:46:26 +0000 I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming Full Article Transportation
ms The science behind California's earthquake swarms By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:47:07 +0000 More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened. Full Article Climate & Weather
ms FDA aims to curb painkiller abuse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:52:58 +0000 The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ms Bill aims to make personal care products safer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 21:35:36 +0000 The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe. Full Article Protection & Safety
ms Are mushrooms the secret to a better burger? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:48 +0000 Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty. Full Article Healthy Eating
ms Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:20:00 +0000 Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims. Full Article Healthy Eating
ms Fuel-cell dreams: Powering houses and cars with zero-emission energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 18:45:11 +0000 Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars. Full Article Transportation
ms NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:53:53 +0000 Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean. Full Article Space
ms Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:46:33 +0000 A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ms Do you know who farms your flowers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:12:21 +0000 The USDA wants Americans to "Know Their Farmers, Know Their Flowers." Full Article Healthy Eating
ms 5 innovative hunger-fighting programs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:53:19 +0000 These five food initiatives aim to increase food security, improve quality of life, and decrease money spent on diet-related diseases. Full Article Leaderboard
ms 12 items movers won't move By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:45:33 +0000 Many moving companies have “non-allowables” they won’t move, like bleach, houseplants or perfume. Here are more items you’ll have to transport yourself. Full Article At Home
ms Jon Stewart bores himself to sleep over climate change bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:01:21 +0000 Before interviewing Energy Secretary Steven Chu, <i>The Daily Show</i> host Jon Stewart fell asleep talking about the Markey-Waxman energy bill. Full Article Climate & Weather
ms A little boy spends his birthday savings on victims of Hurricane Dorian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:09:33 +0000 6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees. Full Article Responsible Living
ms Which has more germs: Doctors' hands, or their stethoscopes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 A new study suggests there should be official rules on how often doctors clean these essential tools. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ms Styrofoam-eating worms can fight plastic waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:53:04 +0000 Mealworms are able to safely subsist on a diet of polystyrene, researchers have found. Full Article Recycling
ms 7 unrecyclable items that really can be recycled By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:39:04 +0000 Breathe new life into hard-to-recycle junk with these innovative solutions. Full Article Recycling
ms What ants can teach us about traffic jams By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:27:29 +0000 New research explains why ants never get stuck in traffic. Full Article Research & Innovations
ms Why home cooking can't solve all our food problems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 14:14:01 +0000 The virtues of preparing a home-cooked meal for one's family has been extolled as the answer to all of our food problems, but is that realistic? Full Article Healthy Eating
ms U.S. emergency rooms inundated with flu patients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:35:47 +0000 Forty-one states are battling widespread influenza outbreaks early in virus' season. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ms The Gesundheit machine wants your flu germs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:28:20 +0000 Dr. Don Milton's Gesundheit machine collects the breath exhaled by a sick person so researchers can study how viruses are spread. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ms 7 snowstorms that crippled the East Coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:44:53 +0000 They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard. Full Article Climate & Weather
ms Environmental Defense Fund: Solving the Toughest Problems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:46:38 +0000 For 25 years, EDF has partnered with leading companies to prove that good environmental strategy is good business strategy. Full Article Leaderboard
ms Plant bulbs at the right time for brilliant blooms in spring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:05:38 +0000 These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ms Pilgrims can still follow this ancient path from Canterbury to Rome By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:24:52 +0000 The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. Full Article Travel
ms Cherry blossoms will paint Washington, D.C., pink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:21:33 +0000 Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung. Full Article Travel
ms VW pushes eco-diesels -- and reaches out to American soccer moms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:38:07 +0000 Volkswagen is trying to convince Americans that its TDI diesels are as environmentally friendly as hybrids, and it's using sports marketing to get the message a Full Article Transportation
ms Lightning-powered mushrooms could boost food yields By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:20:56 +0000 New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ms Silkworms fed carbon nanotubes produce super-silk that conducts electricity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:09:30 +0000 The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff. Full Article Animals
ms 10 unusual ways air pollution harms your health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:02:06 +0000 Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb and causes long-term mental and physical health problems. Full Article Healthy Spaces