han Marsh landscapes change as sea levels rise By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:35:53 +0000 Video: How climate change is impacting freshwater and saltwater marshes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
han Cooperative robots that learn means less work for human handlers By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:30:38 +0000 Video: Researchers are developing a robot language so 'bots' can cooperate with each other. Full Article Computers
han Spellbanned: Etsy policy change invokes ire of witches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:25:45 +0000 Metaphysical services are disappearing from the online marketplace faster than you can say 'I bind you, Etsy, from doing harm ...' Full Article Arts & Culture
han Religious kids are less generous and more judgmental than their atheist peers, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:05:45 +0000 The effect was greatest as kids got older, with tweens increasingly less likely to share. Full Article Family Activities
han Atheists are less fearful of death than most religious people By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 21:25:05 +0000 A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings. Full Article Arts & Culture
han Scarlett Johansson reaffirms farming wish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:31:17 +0000 Actress Scarlett Johansson once again says she would enjoy being an organic farmer when her Hollywood career is over. Full Article Arts & Culture
han Cargotecture commingles with carrots at organic farm in Shanghai By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:50:23 +0000 Shanghai's largest organic farm branches out into the hospitality industry. The first step? Constructing a visitors center from over 70 shipping containers. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
han Whack your way out of winter with a handcrafted camp axe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:53:56 +0000 With campfire season just around the corner, the Explorers Axe collection will help you chop — and look — smart. Full Article Remodeling & Design
han How tea changed the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:31:49 +0000 From its roots in ancient China, the healthful beverage tea has become one of the world's most popular drinks. Full Article Beverages
han How coffee changed the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:48:11 +0000 Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of coffee. Full Article Beverages
han How a viable nuclear fusion reactor really could change the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:01:40 +0000 Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world. Full Article Energy
han We're changing the way the world sounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:42:02 +0000 Noise impacts ecosystems in more ways than you might think, as these marine studies prove. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
han Icelandic ice cave looks like glowing amber thanks to setting sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:13:42 +0000 Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
han Tesla on a roll, selling more electric cars than anyone else By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 02:05:04 +0000 Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, the stock is soaring and Consumer Reports is raving. Full Article Transportation
han 3,000-year-old tree has a sex change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:15:28 +0000 The Fortingall Yew has been male for centuries, so maybe it's finally time to branch out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
han English city combats climate change with 3 million new trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:03:58 +0000 Manchester's City of Trees scheme will plant one leafy specimen for every resident. Full Article Climate & Weather
han Will smoked 'watermelon ham' grace your Thanksgiving table? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:36:12 +0000 Smoked watermelon "ham," the most bizarre viral dish of 2018, sets its sights on the holidays. Full Article Arts & Culture
han Being 'hangry' is a real thing, science proves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:30:45 +0000 What a 1944 experiment on starvation can teach us about modern dieting. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
han There's a lump on the moon that's 5 times bigger than Hawaii's Big Island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:17:40 +0000 Scientists have found a massive deposit inside the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the moon, and it's having a significant impact on the moon's gravitational field. Full Article Space
han 20 yoga poses to channel your inner animal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 19:45:34 +0000 From the common Cobra Pose to the complex Horse Pose, here are 20 animal asanas. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
han 7 yoga teachers who have changed the practice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:26:59 +0000 These instructors are inspirational, and they've changed the world in their own particular ways. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
han If you want to be a better person, you're going to have to do more than meditate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:25:11 +0000 Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
han RAN hangs banner at Niagra Falls By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:19:21 +0000 RAN targets Tar Sands oil with dramatic banner at Niagra Falls urging President Obama to 'just say no' to dirty oil. Full Article Research & Innovations
han Daryl Hannah arrested during White House protest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:54:49 +0000 Actress one of 100 people detained today while protesting the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline. Full Article Arts & Culture
han Daryl Hannah on her arrest, oil pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:17:23 +0000 Daryl Hannah landed in jail Tuesday while protesting a planned oil pipeline that would stretch from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The actress has been released Full Article Arts & Culture
han Daryl Hannah arrested protesting oil pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:44:18 +0000 Actress Daryl Hannah and landowner Eleanor Fairchild were taken into custody after standing in the way of heavy equipment being used to build the southern porti Full Article Arts & Culture
han Obama needs to face climate change, reject Keystone pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:17:48 +0000 Climate activist Bill McKibben says now is the time for the Obama administration to stand up to the richest industry on Earth. Full Article Politics
han Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:47:12 +0000 A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle Full Article Research & Innovations
han 9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:00:00 +0000 Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are! Full Article Family Activities
han Music enhances the taste of beer, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:32:52 +0000 Many people like to imbibe when listening to music, and now we know the sensory experiences may be linked, finds study in Frontiers in Psychology. Full Article Beverages
han Paul Barton brings his music, and a moment of peace, to rescued elephants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:32:19 +0000 Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest. Full Article Animals
han How a stray cat and music changed this man's outlook on life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:20:12 +0000 A stray cat helped Sarper Duman recover from depression, and now he helps other strays and plays piano for them. Full Article Pets
han Report: Methane from fracking has large greenhouse footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:39:18 +0000 A group of researchers at Cornell University finds that natural gas may not be as clean as originally thought. Full Article Energy
han T. Boone Pickens is no climate change denier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:24:06 +0000 T. Boone Pickens talks politics, climate change and polar bears during his latest visit to Washington, D.C., to speak to the National Press Club. Full Article Politics
han Methane, ethane and propane found in drinking water near fracking sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:51:01 +0000 A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised. Full Article Energy
han Are abandoned oil and gas wells dumping methane into the atmosphere? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:28:43 +0000 Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere. Full Article Energy
han Japanese cities hand out radiation monitors to children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:30:36 +0000 Kids living just outside the evacuation zone will be tested for cumulative radiation exposure. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
han Tsunamiball: A handcrafted wooden vessel for riding out unlikely disasters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:19:44 +0000 Meet Chris Robinson, an average California dad who just happens to be constructing a 22-foot-long tsunami escape pod out of plywood in his backyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
han More trees than there were 100 years ago? It's true! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:52 +0000 In the U.S., there are more trees than there were 100 years ago, according to the FAO. MNN's Chuck Leavell explains why. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
han Mattel vows change after Greenpeace 'Barbie' campaign By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:01:28 +0000 Toy giant freezes purchases from supplier accused of deforestation. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
han Pluto's moons are even weirder than imagined By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:00:31 +0000 Pluto's moons are even stranger and more intriguing than scientists imagined, a new study reveals. Full Article Space
han How to help picky eaters enjoy Thanksgiving dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:00:12 +0000 Keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battle zone with these tips to help your picky eaters enjoy their holiday meals. Full Article Family Activities
han Tips for teaching kids to be thankful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:00:02 +0000 An age-by-age breakdown for teaching kids how to express their gratitude. Full Article Family Activities
han How the Thanksgiving meal evolved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:10:01 +0000 Turkey gradually became the centerpiece of the holiday, alongside the additions of regional favorites, to create the modern feast we know today. Full Article Family Activities
han Thanksgiving turns 150 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:45:15 +0000 2013 marks only the 150th anniversary of official Thanksgiving. Full Article Arts & Culture
han 5 ways being thankful can improve your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:33:45 +0000 Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
han What's causing the epic Thanksgiving storm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:41:41 +0000 A messy winter storm is moving across the eastern half of the United States, threatening to delay holiday travel. Full Article Climate & Weather
han Should I skip breakfast on Thanksgiving? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:43:52 +0000 On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening. Full Article Healthy Eating
han Creative recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:38:44 +0000 Pinterest is a great resource for recipee, and there’s an abundance of ideas to use up Thanksgiving leftovers on the addictive site. Full Article Recipes
han 9 Thanksgiving dishes made healthier By www.networx.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:08:30 +0000 Use a little imagination and a lot of love to create celebratory fare that even the staunchest traditionalists will enjoy. Full Article Healthy Eating