act Knickers with a mission: PACT for Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:30:45 +0000 Feel-good (in more way than one) underwear line PACT releases a new collection of organic cotton skivvies that support Architecture for Humanity's rebuilding ef Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
act Attractive Puget Sound home doubles as tsunami-resilient fortress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:00:02 +0000 While its name might evoke scenes of Mother Nature at her most destructive, the Tsunami House on Camano Island, Wash. revolves around comfort and resilience. Full Article Remodeling & Design
act Radioactive wild boars wreak havoc on Japanese farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:16:25 +0000 Nuclear fallout has benefitted the beasts, considered as both tasty and fearsome in Japanese culture. Full Article Animals
act ÁPH80: A prefab cabin from Spain that's clean, calming and compact By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic). Full Article Remodeling & Design
act From Spain, a minimalist micro-home that's the 'extreme of abstraction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:30:01 +0000 Watch a tiny prefab home be 'dropped' into a vacant lot outside of Madrid with not much more than an electric screwdriver and a crane. Full Article Remodeling & Design
act Cabin DROP XL is shoo-in for low-impact nature escapes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:43:15 +0000 A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
act Danish garbage can manufacturer designs sleek prefab nature retreat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:50:15 +0000 Vipp, the venerable purveyor of high-end trash bins, gets into the prefab vacation home business. Full Article Remodeling & Design
act There's a newly discovered Amazon tribe, but here's why we're not contacting them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:08:43 +0000 Based on our mostly destructive history of interacting with isolated cultures, we should stay away. Full Article Arts & Culture
act Scientists have pinpointed the exact city and year that HIV first spread By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:10:23 +0000 HIV might never have become a global pandemic if it wasn't for the ecology of what is now known as Kinshasa, and what was then a 1920s colonial hub. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
act A massive impact crater has been hiding under Greenland's ice sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:11:40 +0000 Located under the Hiawatha Glacier, the impact crater is one of the largest on Earth. Full Article Space
act How human activity is warming the oceans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:15:14 +0000 Natural fluctuations alone do not explain warming in the upper layers of the planet's oceans, confirms a new computer modeling study. Full Article Climate & Weather
act Bacteria hitchhike on methane bubbles, keep greenhouses gas in check By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:53:57 +0000 Seafloor-dwelling bacteria may prevent methane from reaching the atmosphere by eating it up. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act Antibacterial socks kill odor and ice caps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:24:22 +0000 New study finds that nanoparticles commonly used in antibacterial socks may significantly boost greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
act Absurd Korean pop hit 'Gangnam Style' actually a subversive critique of consumerism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:43:52 +0000 Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena? Full Article Arts & Culture
act Senate passes Food Safety Modernization Act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:17:59 +0000 As the Senate votes to give the FDA more power, read what those in the know are saying about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
act 118 must-follow Twitter feeds for food activists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:25:39 +0000 Food Tank has created a list of Twitter feeds that inspire and inform those who care about our food system. Full Article Healthy Eating
act The Hulk gets angry at hydraulic fracturing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2012 16:08:48 +0000 Much like his role as the Hulk in the new 'Avengers' movie, actor Mark Ruffalo says his battle against fracking is about 'fighting for the common good.' Full Article Arts & Culture
act Will a new U.S.-China pact change anything? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:22:23 +0000 Lisa Jackson's first official visit to China results in the creation of a new committee, but will the committee be able to achieve anything? Full Article Politics
act Tiny factory could make solar panels anywhere By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:25:30 +0000 Two inventors have built a table-sized, automated factory that can quickly manufacture pocket-sized solar panels that last longer and are cheaper than current p Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
act How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:02:09 +0000 "Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S. Full Article Arts & Culture
act 8 surprising facts about pigs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:37:16 +0000 Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts. Full Article Animals
act Fact or fiction: Fresh lemon removes hard water stains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:13:06 +0000 Is getting shiny kitchen and bathroom fixtures really as easy as rubbing a fresh lemon on them? Our food blogger finds out. Full Article At Home
act Sunlight may help kill dust-based bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:34:39 +0000 Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all. Full Article Healthy Spaces
act Mushroom extract may help save bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:48:29 +0000 Mushroom extracts have been shown to reduce the presence of bee-killing viruses. Full Article Research & Innovations
act Photos: Aussie activists speak for the planet at May Day rally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2012 15:42:41 +0000 A crowd of farmers, environmentalists and community members gather at a May Day rally in Sydney to call for tougher mining restrictions to protect sensitive lan Full Article Arts & Culture
act Clean, cheap method for extracting gold discovered by accident By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 16:56:52 +0000 Researchers stumble upon a method that could replace toxic cyanide with plain old cornstarch. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act Appalachia flattened by as much as 40 percent by mining practices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Feb 2016 10:51:55 +0000 Mountaintop removal mining is one of the most destructive forms of resource extraction, and it's taking its toll. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act Act fast to save big on LED light bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:41:06 +0000 If you love the idea of long-lasting LED bulbs but not the price, this one-day Amazon Gold Box Deal may put these energy savers in your price range. Full Article Energy
act Japan activates its subterranean Fukushima ice wall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:16:19 +0000 Advanced refrigeration system, nearly a mile long, is meant to keep contaminated water from the damaged nuclear plant from escaping into the sea. Full Article Research & Innovations
act Why activists have dyed rivers bright green throughout France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:40:05 +0000 The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act What do Millie's bowling ball, a Weber grill and tractor tires have in common? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:57:38 +0000 Paddlers Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson started their Three Rivers Project to clean up Minnesota's three largest rivers. Full Article Healthy Spaces
act Is campylobacter contagious? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:36:16 +0000 The disease is in the news again, but this time, campylobacter jejuni is linked to puppies. We answer several questions. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
act LightSail solar sail back in action after glitch By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:26:39 +0000 A tiny satellite has recovered from an apparent software glitch in orbit and is on track to deploy its solar sail. Full Article Space
act U.S. Senate passes Gulf RESTORE Act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:28:34 +0000 The amendment, part of a pending transportation bill, marks the Gulf Coast's 'most important conservation victory in a decade,' advocates say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act Deepwater Horizon tar balls laden with deadly bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:56:18 +0000 Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act In wake of Gulf oil spill, bacteria sucked up 200,000 tons of oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:55:21 +0000 Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:46:22 +0000 GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer. Full Article Green Workplace
act How the Clean Air Act helped it rain in Atlanta By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:09:54 +0000 New study finds that air pollution limits led to 10 percent more rainfall for Atlanta in the 1970s and 1980s. Full Article Climate & Weather
act Red cedar trees rebounded in response to Clean Air Act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:09:27 +0000 Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act 11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:15:40 +0000 Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern. Full Article Healthy Spaces
act Trust your gut: How much do you know about the bacteria that live inside you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:34:04 +0000 Bacteria live everywhere in your body, including your gut. These microbes have quite an impact on your health. Do you know what they do? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
act 7 amazing facts about green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2009 04:20:39 +0000 The Sustainable Energy Coalition lists 7 facts about the growing green jobs sector. Full Article Research & Innovations
act Mark Ruffalo urges tar sands action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:56:15 +0000 Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Arts & Culture
act Why some stress is actually good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:58:56 +0000 We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
act Smart grids get dumb reaction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:48:32 +0000 The Tea Party and a few others don't like the idea of 'Big Brother' monitoring our electricity usage. Full Article Energy
act Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:00:57 +0000 With today's technology, myths get spread quickly, so let's debunk a few green ones. Full Article Research & Innovations
act Compact fluorescent lights: The mercury matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:18:31 +0000 Before you use CFLs in your home, be sure you understand what to do should a bulb break. Full Article At Home
act Cracks in Arctic sea ice attract toxic mercury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:45:18 +0000 Tiny tempests above cracks in Arctic sea ice help pull down toxic mercury and ozone from the sky — an unexpected new source of mercury pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
act How to attract ladybugs to your garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:33:46 +0000 Are aphids and other pests wrecking your garden? Partner up with ladybugs to stop the carnage. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
act 8 facts about the misunderstood house spider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 12:03:15 +0000 Humans and house spiders go way back, yet we rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates. Full Article At Home