red Study: Weight training may reduce diabetes risk in men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:25:30 +0000 Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:42:51 +0000 New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:25:56 +0000 Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red Lifting weights may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:59:16 +0000 New study finds that pumping iron can cut a woman's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to one-third. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red Eating yogurt may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:10:05 +0000 New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
red Prediabetes may raise cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:51:28 +0000 Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red Grapefruit diet earns redemption, new study suggests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:59:11 +0000 Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red Why is Facebook looking to purchase a solar-powered drone company? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:00:05 +0000 Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes. Full Article Computers
red The redheads are throwing a massive party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:04:42 +0000 Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.' Full Article Family Activities
red Low-powered community radio is proving to be a powerful voice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:32:36 +0000 People are using low-power FM radio stations (LPFMs) to inform, educate and spark change in their communities. Full Article Arts & Culture
red These simple tests could predict how long you will live By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:55:19 +0000 If you have trouble performing these tests, your life could be cut short. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
red Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:26:30 +0000 Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
red What are the ingredients for the perfect public trash bin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:32:29 +0000 The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition in search of revamped litter receptacles. Full Article Healthy Spaces
red Woodland hawks lured to the big city by cornucopia of backyard birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:09:03 +0000 Woodland hawks, attracted by the songbirds that love backyard feeders, are thriving in cities. Full Article Animals
red Check out the beautiful, 'Minecraft'-inspired world of 'Eco' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:55:21 +0000 Global survival game places you in a biodiverse world that rises or falls based on how you protect or abuse its resources. Full Article Arts & Culture
red Ancient volcanic landslide triggered 800-foot 'monster' wave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Oct 2015 23:49:02 +0000 Researchers say the giant tsunami occured in the Cape Verde Islands 73,000 years ago. Full Article Arts & Culture
red Mysterious 'earthquake lights' captured over New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:58:25 +0000 Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
red Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:59:10 +0000 A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey. Full Article Animals
red A massive newly discovered cave may be the biggest in Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:52:20 +0000 This middle-of-nowhere cave may have never been seen by humans. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
red Hackers steal $4 million in carbon credits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:04:01 +0000 European carbon market comes to a screeching halt after hackers use a phishing scheme to steal $4 million in emissions credits. Full Article Computers
red What's the difference between carbon offsets and renewable energy credits? Is one better? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:31:50 +0000 Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.) Full Article Energy
red Bill Gates discusses polio, climate change and Steve Jobs during Reddit AMA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:43:47 +0000 Polio could be wiped out by 2018, but Gates says it will require investment and hard work. Full Article Research & Innovations
red San Fran's new EV chargers are solar-powered, and free! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:22:37 +0000 Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit. Full Article Transportation
red A badly injured leopard beats the odds to make a miracle recovery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:26:01 +0000 Rescuers spent months nursing a paralyzed leopard until the day he stood on his own paws. Full Article Animals
red 5 solar-powered buildings that will forever change architecture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:41:50 +0000 From Apple's Spaceship HQ to GE's Boston campus, these solar-integrated designs are raising the bar. Full Article Energy
red Scientists repurpose stargazing tools to protect endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:40:54 +0000 A high-tech collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to monitor and protect some of the world's most threatened animals. Full Article Animals
red Butt-breathing turtle that can stay underwater for 72 hours is endangered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:59:39 +0000 The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered. Full Article Animals
red These shrew-like critters with dangerous sex lives are now officially endangered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 20:19:50 +0000 Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help. Full Article Animals
red How nuns in Mexico are helping save a critically endangered salamander By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:21:37 +0000 The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years. Full Article Animals
red Meet the planet's 25 most endangered primates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:39:17 +0000 This report highlights 25 apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises and other primates on the brink of extinction. Full Article Animals
red Bird thought extinct discovered in the Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:40:07 +0000 The elusive Bahama nuthatch was found in limited numbers on the island Grand Bahama amid concerns it had been wiped out in 2016. Full Article Animals
red Endangered sea turtles hatch on N.Y. beach By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:54:29 +0000 Rare endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles hatch on New York City beach, but they normally nest in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Animals
red Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:20:34 +0000 The clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
red Tree frog with strange claw discovered in remote Andean dwarf forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:20:34 +0000 The newly identified species may already be at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, researchers report. Full Article Animals
red Calling all kids to draw (and honor) their favorite endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:57:06 +0000 The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12. Full Article Animals
red Government pushes to remove gray wolf from endangered species list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:19:40 +0000 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes letting states, tribes manage wolf populations, dropping endangered species status on the federal level. Full Article Animals
red Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:23:33 +0000 Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay. Full Article Animals
red The plushest peak you ever did see: Three Bad Seeds' nature-inspired pillows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:55:54 +0000 Bring the great outdoors into your home with Three Bad Seeds' line of wilderness-inspired pillows handcrafted from repurposed scrap fabrics. Full Article Remodeling & Design
red An organic candy cane with no red dye or corn syrup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 05:42:16 +0000 Do you or your kids like candy canes, but do you dislike the dye and corn syrup they contain? Look no further. Full Article Healthy Eating
red Media Mayhem: Red herring or red meat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:31:48 +0000 Be prepared for a cable news climate bill debate that has nothing to do with the climate bill. Full Article Politics
red Pay your legal fees with carbon credits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:48:25 +0000 Clients of the Cueto Law Group in Miami, Florida can now pay up to 20% of their legal fees with carbon credits. Full Article Green Workplace
red Exploding children featured in 10:10 UK video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:38:41 +0000 Furor has erupted over the new 10:10 UK campaign video involving a school teacher who asks her children what they are doing for climate change and then blows up Full Article Computers
red Reduce the carbon footprint of your yard and garden By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:03:47 +0000 A lawn can be both kinds of green: eco-friendly and lush. Full Article At Home
red Green conferencing: Reducing a meeting's carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 17:00:24 +0000 How do you convene a large group of people to share and learn important information and interact socially without causing a negative impact on the environment? Full Article Research & Innovations
red WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:25:37 +0000 Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you Full Article Research & Innovations
red 5 ways to reduce your kids' carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:10:39 +0000 Help reduce your child's carbon footprint by teaching them eco-friendly habits. Teach your kids to turn off the lights and water when not in use, try to walk mo Full Article Family Activities
red Reuse, Reduce and Relocate [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:50:46 +0000 Want to reduce your carbon footprint for the big move? Here's how to haul all of your worldly possessions from point A to point B with minimal eco-impact. Full Article At Home
red Ed Begley Jr. gets fired up on Fox News By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:44 +0000 Your favorite green celeb and mine, Ed Begley Jr., verbally jousted with Fox News guest host Stuart Varney about the science of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
red NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 17:36:41 +0000 Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
red Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:42 +0000 A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being