amp 9 things you don't know about sand dollars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:46:12 +0000 Sand dollars are echinoids that live on the ocean floor. You may enjoy collecting their shells, but how much do you really know about these quiet creatures? Full Article Animals
amp Why watching 'Sesame Street' with your kids makes them learn more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:16:33 +0000 The series, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, has the highest number of adult-child coviewing experiences of any children’s show. Full Article Family Activities
amp U.S. Women's National Soccer team gets a visit from service dogs in training By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:32:50 +0000 The U.S. Women's Soccer team got a visit from service dogs in training before their match Thursday. Full Article Pets
amp Why you shouldn't yell at your dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:38:38 +0000 How you train your dog can affect his happiness and stress levels long-term, study finds. Full Article Pets
amp Scientists need your dog's help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:27:04 +0000 Study is recruiting 10,000 canine citizen scientists for national dog aging project. Full Article Pets
amp A cat was put in 'solitary confinement' for freeing his fellow felines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:28:00 +0000 Quilty the rescue cat will not be contained at the shelter. Full Article Pets
amp Here's a new way to calculate your dog's age in human years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:05:52 +0000 Researchers have a new way of figuring out your dog's age in people years, and it doesn't involve multiplying by 7. Full Article Pets
amp Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:22:00 +0000 Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art. Full Article Pets
amp Don't forget fire safety this holiday season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:51:31 +0000 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows why fire safety is important for the holiday season. Full Article Protection & Safety
amp Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:56 +0000 Kindergarten class in Michigan joins their 5-year-old classmate in court for his official adoption. Full Article Family Activities
amp 17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 14:16:15 +0000 The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes. Full Article Family Activities
amp World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:25:28 +0000 John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas. Full Article Family Activities
amp Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:35:05 +0000 A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day. Full Article Pets
amp What your cat's tail can tell you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:48:22 +0000 Paying attention to a cat's tail language can give you insight into its mood and clue you in to what kind of behavior to expect. Full Article Pets
amp Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:11:31 +0000 Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite." Full Article Pets
amp What does 'no-kill' mean at animal shelters? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:18:21 +0000 When a shelter is 'no kill,' that doesn't always mean that every animal makes it out of there alive. Full Article Pets
amp For this stray dog, there's no place like Subway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:11:30 +0000 A hungry, stray dog nicknamed 'Subway Sally' is already an employee favorite at a New Mexico restaurant, but now she's a social media star, too. Full Article Pets
amp Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:08:05 +0000 A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story. Full Article Pets
amp How to clean your dog's ears at home (and why) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:27:49 +0000 Clean your dogs ears regularly with some cotton or gauze as part of your regular grooming routine. Full Article Pets
amp The 'world's worst cat' just got adopted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 19:45:49 +0000 Perdita the cat has been dubbed the 'world's worst cat', but we know she's just misunderstood. And now, she's found her forever home. Full Article Pets
amp Super Bowl champ celebrates by paying off adoption fees for more than 100 shelter dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:03:46 +0000 Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrates team's Super Bowl win by paying adoption fees for pets at local shelter. Full Article Pets
amp A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:13:21 +0000 A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again. Full Article Pets
amp Dogs 'see' the world through their noses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:54:00 +0000 With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell. Full Article Pets
amp John Kerry: 'We need your help' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:50:46 +0000 On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:15:19 +0000 Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp 8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:48:38 +0000 If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:59:30 +0000 The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:26:11 +0000 Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Greta Thunberg named Time's 2019 Person of the Year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:40:08 +0000 Teenager Greta Thunberg wins Time's 2019 Person of the Year award for her work as a climate activist. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:27:32 +0000 A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:19:25 +0000 From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp What is a 'bombogenesis'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:35:20 +0000 A bombogenesis or bomb cyclone is used to describe a nasty storm that rapidly intensifies. Here's what one looks like. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Massive U.S. snowstorm births a 'snow dragon' in Maine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:35:36 +0000 Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:25:30 +0000 The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Half the world's beaches could be gone by the end of this century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:18:58 +0000 Scientists call for quick action to save beaches from climate change. Beaches offer protection from extreme weather events. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:01:39 +0000 A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Fatal eruption triggered a 'volcanic freeze' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:37:53 +0000 Researchers studying the Anak Krakatau eruption say up to 10 million tons of ice was generated in the upper atmosphere. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp 8 'expired' foods to use in your beauty routine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:34:52 +0000 Expired foods like leftover wine, avocados, and yogurt can be used to improve your hair and skin and cut down on food waste. Here's how. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Epsom salt bath: Why it's so good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:20:17 +0000 Epsom salt has a long history of beauty and health benefits, and now we know why. Here's how those minerals are helping your body. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp The majority of women wear size 14 or higher. So why aren't there more plus-size options? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:17:00 +0000 The outcry for the fashion business to change its ways regarding women's plus-size clothing is getting louder. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Can't focus? Maybe all you need is a messy bun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:52:50 +0000 Our blogger makes a chance finding on Facebook and realizes she's not alone in her need for a messy bun to get things done. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp You won't believe these insane Easter bonnets that people actually wear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:48:58 +0000 At an annual parade in New York City, men and women don hats packed with everything from Peeps to plastic flying pigs. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Nordstrom's $425 'mud-caked' jeans are the funniest thing you'll see today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:30:34 +0000 These jeans are for real. You can't make this stuff up. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Why can't we get the fanny pack right? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:13:19 +0000 Fanny packs, also known as bum bags, cycle in and out of style, but they just never seem to stick around. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp You don't need expanding Thanksgiving pants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:14:06 +0000 These stuffing-inspired stretchy pants expand when you stuff yourself on Thanksgiving, but you're better than this. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Why are you still using shampoo? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:33:52 +0000 You've heard that shampoo is bad for your hair, but you keep using it. But you have to give it time to work, and that means a couple of weeks. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp California says 'no' to animal fur By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:40:25 +0000 After California bans new fur products, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s also ditch fur. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:00:46 +0000 Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint Full Article Computers
amp Offset your carbon emissions with Dell's Plant a Tree Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:46:40 +0000 Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil Full Article Computers
amp "Clean" coal smells good too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:36:45 +0000 The good folks at Coalergy reminds us all that coal isn't dirty. It smells good too. Full Article Energy