fro Miracle puppy rescued from rubble in Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:13:59 +0000 Trapped, starving dog is rescued weeks after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas. Full Article Pets
fro North Dakota woman donates 3,727 pounds of vegetables from community garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:05:33 +0000 Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
fro Dead frog found in a Diet Pepsi can By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:06:35 +0000 The FDA has now confirmed that the disgusting sludge a man poured from a freshly opened Pepsi can was a dead frog or toad. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
fro This nifty backpack is made from a whole bunch of recycled plastic bags By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:30:00 +0000 Onward Bag is landfill-skirting design at its most ingenious. Full Article Recycling
fro Creating edible treasure from would-be trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Sep 2016 14:30:36 +0000 Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed. Full Article Recycling
fro Sweden runs out of garbage, forced to import from neighbors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:21:12 +0000 Sweden, a recycling-happy land where 810,000 homes are heated by the incineration of waste, is facing a unique dilemma: It needs more fuel. Full Article Recycling
fro China has stopped accepting recycling from other nations — and that's a problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:18:46 +0000 China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination. Full Article Recycling
fro 5 useful products made from ocean plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 14:31:17 +0000 Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure. Full Article Recycling
fro Floating park built from recycled plastic waste debuts in the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:19:35 +0000 A river pollution clean-up project yields spectacular results in Rotterdam. Full Article Recycling
fro Why you shouldn't separate the cap from a plastic bottle to recycle it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:51:08 +0000 Plastic bottles and caps should now be kept together when you recycle them. The reason? It's easier to sort them that way. Full Article Recycling
fro Researchers develop a new way to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:53:43 +0000 MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:15:43 +0000 By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro Scientists turn frog cells into living machines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:31:29 +0000 Xenobots are hybrids of living frog cells and machinery — a unique hybrid of organic and inorganic parts that can power themselves. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro Humans built these mystery circles from mammoth bones 20,000 years ago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:21:38 +0000 Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:38:49 +0000 A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food. Full Article Healthy Eating
fro 11 great gifts made from meteorites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:56:42 +0000 How about an out-of-this-world accessory for your Valentine? Full Article Space
fro 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
fro Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:18:32 +0000 A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California. Full Article Animals
fro Watch a massive bald eagle take off from a Boston street in slow motion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:06:55 +0000 A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston. Full Article Animals
fro Storefront IV clinic offers quick fix for flu sufferers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:40:32 +0000 Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
fro Why flu shots are up 3 percent from last year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:45:18 +0000 More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
fro Hero rescues sea turtle from plastic debris By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:39:27 +0000 Watch as a WWE observer releases beautiful olive ridley sea turtle from entrapment. Full Article Animals
fro Photo: Groundhog Day blizzard from space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:40:40 +0000 A NOAA satellite captures the February 2011 snowstorm as it blankets the U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
fro Major blizzard visible from space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:42:31 +0000 The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery. Full Article Climate & Weather
fro Doors salvaged from demolished Detroit houses reborn as artsy bus stop benches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:32:02 +0000 A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes. Full Article Leaderboard
fro Feeding the World Demands Change from Farm to Fork By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:05:44 +0000 How to help provide people on every continent with food that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for people and planet. Full Article Leaderboard
fro Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:04:51 +0000 The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more. Full Article Leaderboard
fro Feeding America with Help from Business Leaders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:49:49 +0000 As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies. Full Article Leaderboard
fro From hunters to protectors: The Lion Guardians and a story of changing perceptions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:10:44 +0000 Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives. Full Article Leaderboard
fro From Bird Brain to 'Urban Birder' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:08:02 +0000 David Lindo turns his awe for winged creatures into a passion for teaching Britain's urbanites to open their eyes to all the birds around them. Full Article Leaderboard
fro Guitars crafted from recycled Detroit rubble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:36:23 +0000 Curt Novara uses salvaged wood from the Motor City’s abandoned homes to build one-of-a-kind guitars. Full Article Leaderboard
fro To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience. Full Article Insights on Organization
fro Dwight Eisenhower: Lessons from the ‘balancer in chief’ By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change. Full Article Leadership
fro Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Gets Boost From NAPA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:10:24 +0000 The auto parts company has donated millions to help wounded vets. Full Article Travel
fro 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
fro How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:06:57 +0000 Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada. Full Article Travel
fro 4 things teens really need from their parents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:11:01 +0000 Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
fro Entrepreneur creates soap from food grease By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:01:26 +0000 Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap. Full Article At Home
fro Can fish fry oil save London from impending drought? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:01:00 +0000 London launches hi-tech desalination plant to stave off drought, and it will be powered by a renewable fuel found in abundance in the city -- fish fry oil. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
fro Scientists grow bacon from stem cells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:53:51 +0000 Bacon shortages could be a think of fiction. A new technique that turns pig stem cells into strips of meat could offer a green alternative to the slaughterhouse Full Article Research & Innovations
fro Scientists create nanoscale robot spiders from DNA molecules By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 May 2010 07:03:46 +0000 Although nanorobots made of DNA have been developed before, these spiders can move over greater distances and follow complex commands. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:28:14 +0000 New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:27:57 +0000 A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water. Full Article Animals
fro Will children really grow horns from too much phone use? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:01:45 +0000 A study about phones giving kids horns stirs some good old-fashioned moral panic. Full Article Healthy Spaces
fro Self-lacing shoe to be powered from walking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:25:28 +0000 The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
fro Solar desalination makes freshwater from salt water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 14:19:15 +0000 An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations. Full Article Leaderboard
fro Wood chips wean Middlebury from foreign oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:06:00 +0000 Hi-tech biomass gassification plant will cut Middlebury College's CO2 emissions by 40 percent. Full Article Research & Innovations
fro Low-emission diesel from seeds at just $1.40 a gallon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:39:52 +0000 Politically, it would help if we could grow tropical jatropha in the U.S., but this could be an imported fuel we'll welcome at the pumps. Full Article Transportation
fro From fat to fuel: Genetically modified bacteria could convert waste into energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:55 +0000 Plant waste has been seen as a possible source of sustainable biofuels, now modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel. Full Article Energy
fro Power plant to create electricity from waste wood (with no burning involved) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:36:06 +0000 An new power plant in England turns waste wood into power. But it doesn't burn it. Full Article Energy