amp Lab-created moths with a 'self-destruct' gene to be released onto U.S. farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 23:49:59 +0000 The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
amp Australia creates world's largest cat-proof fence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 14:43:34 +0000 The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres. Full Article Animals
amp Chuck's MNN media blitz By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:38:06 +0000 It's been a good week for MNN in the press as cofounder Chuck Leavell hits Jimmy Fallon's show and the pages of The Daily Beast and Reuters. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp A green 'We Are the World'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:59:51 +0000 Video: Using green initiatives including solar power, wind energy and biofuel technology, over 250 Georgia music industry professionals and artists wrote, produ Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Chuck Leavell discusses 'Doom and Gloom' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:33:36 +0000 The Rolling Stones keyboardist and MNN co-founder sheds light on the band's new single, which includes a reference to hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.' Full Article Arts & Culture
amp What Ebola can teach astronauts about safely handling Martian samples on Earth By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:43:06 +0000 Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars. Full Article Space
amp NASA's Orion spaceship test flight is a step toward Mars By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:33:39 +0000 NASA is getting ready to launch a daring test flight of a capsule that could eventually bring humans to deep-space destinations like Mars or an asteroid. Full Article Space
amp 'Wanderers' beautifully envisions our life beyond Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:15:28 +0000 A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan. Full Article Space
amp Ancient life on Mars would've needed more than just water to survive By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:29:53 +0000 Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life. Full Article Space
amp UK's Beagle 2 Mars lander found in NASA photos By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:44:29 +0000 The Beagle 2 Mars lander is clearly visible in new photos from NASA's sharp-eyed Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in orbit around the Red Planet. Full Article Space
amp What to know about NASA's Martian 'flying saucer' By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:47:22 +0000 NASA aims to launch a flight test Thursday, June 4, of an innovative "flying saucer" that could help humans land on Mars in the future. Full Article Space
amp NASA supersonic 'flying saucer' apparently fails test By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:34:51 +0000 NASA's huge supersonic parachute isn't ready to land astronauts on Mars just yet. Full Article Space
amp How scientists are unlocking Mars' mysteries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:09:54 +0000 Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind? Full Article Space
amp Why NASA can't examine Martian water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:55:43 +0000 Space law prevents rovers from contaminating H2O on Mars. Full Article Space
amp Say hello to NASA's new Mars rover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 15:02:10 +0000 The space agency is planning to land its newest set of wheels on the Martian surface by early 2021. Full Article Space
amp Water ice might exist along Mars' equator, and scientists don't know how it got there By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:24:31 +0000 Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible. Full Article Space
amp NASA's next mission to Mars will light up the sky for millions on West Coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:33:48 +0000 The Mars InSight lander, developed to peer deep into the red planet's interior, is slated to launch on the morning of May 5. Full Article Space
amp Jezero Crater will host NASA's next Mars rover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:02:50 +0000 NASA says the unique Jezero Crater will revolutionize our understanding of Mars and its 'ability to harbor life.' Full Article Space
amp NASA's record-setting Mars Opportunity rover is officially dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:49:11 +0000 The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days. Full Article Space
amp NASA's new spacesuits will take astronauts to the moon and Mars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:53:08 +0000 NASA unveils new spacesuit for the first woman and next man to wear on the moon in 2024 and eventually Mars. Full Article Space
amp Interview with the 'Fabulous Beekman Boys,' winners of 'The Amazing Race' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:48:23 +0000 Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Nearlywed' star talks about turning bathroom into eco-friendly paradise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:50:18 +0000 Plus: National Geographic turns 125 and more Ecollywood odds and ends. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Greening 'Gangster Squad' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:32:52 +0000 Cast and filmmakers discuss the crime-fighting flick. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Eric Close's litter obsession By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:39:02 +0000 'Nashville' star Eric Close goes green by cleaning up after others. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Malibu Country' Sara Rue greens her baby's nursery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:47:50 +0000 Sara Rue becomes a mom on and off the set of 'Malibu Country'. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'The Taste' keeps things fresh, reduces waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:58:43 +0000 Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Greening 'Spartacus: War of the Damned' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:04:22 +0000 Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre). Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Lea Thompson & Gilles Marini become chicken farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:08:56 +0000 'Switched at Birth' stars raise poultry, reveal upcoming storylines. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp New 'Do No Harm' TV show keeps it green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:09:58 +0000 Steven Pasquale stars in a dual role on NBC series 'Do No Harm'. Show aims to do less harm to the environment via eco-friendly production practices. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Conserving is 'Elementary' for CBS show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:31:10 +0000 CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:25:06 +0000 Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Zero Hour' set goes green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:59:02 +0000 So do stars Anthony Edwards and Carmen Ejogo. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Beautiful Creatures' actresses discuss eco-interests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:38:32 +0000 Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Body of Proof' bans water bottles, goes solar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:50:41 +0000 ABC drama returns for its third season. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Documentary about 'canning' nominated for Academy Award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:13:41 +0000 Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Actor Theo James: 'Plastic makes me sick' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:38:44 +0000 'Golden Boy' star Theo James hates waste. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Radha Mitchell on solar, saving water and 'Red Widow' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:40:25 +0000 The actress, who follows a mostly vegetarian diet, stars in her first American TV show, 'Red Widow.' Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Grimm' star Silas Weir Mitchell speaks up for wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:17:58 +0000 Animal poaching makes Silas Weir Mitchell ('Grimm') 'murderously enraged'. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Ashanti: 'I've always been big on recycling' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:55:25 +0000 Plus: The daughter of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin stars in Hallmark movie. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 16 recycling bins on set of ABC's 'Red Widow' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:27:44 +0000 Plus: NBC's 'Parenthood' wins green seal. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Indie movie 'Family Weekend' makes big eco-strides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:57:01 +0000 Green 'Family Weekend'; nature TV premieres. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Paula Abdul & Lisa Ling celebrate 'A Letter to My Dog' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:16:56 +0000 Book signing party supports animal rescue charity. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Eco-friendly recipes from 'Hell's Kitchen' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:23:55 +0000 Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns. Full Article Recipes
amp Celebrity's dog eats doorknob, turns out it's a coyote By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:39:57 +0000 Plus: Heidi Klum’s Earth Day and Howard Stern’s animal instincts. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp What makes a great 'Shark Week' series? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:16:00 +0000 Shark expert Jeff Kurr talks with MNN about Discovery's 'Shark Week' and his new documentary for this year's celebration. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Everything's green behind the scenes at this year's Emmy Awards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:33:34 +0000 After the event, all the wood will be recycled or given away in Mexico to be used to build homes. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Star-studded event brings out celebrities to support Alzheimer's research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:55:28 +0000 Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Top dogs on Turkey Day: Don't forget to watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:51:57 +0000 We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event. Full Article Pets
amp Discovery strikes gold with drama 'Klondike' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 23:18:10 +0000 Gold Rush? More like cold rush! The cast and crew of the miniseries reveal how they battled extreme weather to bring this epic tale to the screen. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Historian sheds light on 'The Monuments Men' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:06:49 +0000 A new George Clooney film and a National Geographic documentary tell the true story of the art experts who foiled Hitler in World War II. Full Article Arts & Culture