are Science of shopping: Cameras and software that track our buying behavior By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:01:59 +0000 Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it. Full Article Personal Finance
are 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
are 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
are New DNA study finds modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:32:22 +0000 Modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites, proving that they weren't wiped out by the Israelites after all. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Belfry-dwelling bats are causing an unholy mess in English churches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 13:31:35 +0000 The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in. Full Article Animals
are Creationists and conspiracy theorists share the same cognitive error, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:12:46 +0000 Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"? You might be making this error, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Do natural antibiotics work and are they safe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:37:59 +0000 Herbals and natural food alternatives may offer you a chance to skip the pills next time you're sick. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Health benefits of probiotics aren't just for tummies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 20:59:30 +0000 Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Are electric cars worth the price? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:16:12 +0000 While electric cars are expensive and can double your energy bill when re-charging at home, many early adopters say they're still worth the price, since they he Full Article Transportation
are From an Iraq veteran: Electric cars are a matter of national security By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 20:55:45 +0000 Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers Full Article Transportation
are Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:30:31 +0000 Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
are Ashevillage Urban Farm School prepares for students By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:41:39 +0000 A 30-week Urban Farm School program begins on April 1 at the Ashevillage Institute and Sanctuary in North Carolina. Full Article Green Workplace
are Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 18:12:44 +0000 44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
are Oregon looks to map GMO crops for better transparency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:30:03 +0000 Southern Oregon voted to ban genetically modified crops completely, but the rest of the state may end up mapping GMO crops for better regulation. Full Article Politics
are Author uncovers the secrets of Area 51 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 18:36:20 +0000 Area 51 is the largest government-controlled land parcel in the U.S., but the government still denies its existence. Author Annie Jacobsen discusses her new boo Full Article Arts & Culture
are Nuclear fission scare hits wrecked Japan nuclear plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:36:33 +0000 The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant. Full Article Energy
are New report quantifies just how badly Russian waters are polluted by radioactive waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:41:51 +0000 According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters. Full Article Energy
are Chernobyl trees and leaves barely decomposed, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:22:20 +0000 The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:30:27 +0000 They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created. Full Article Energy
are The puppies of Chernobyl are looking for homes in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 16:25:00 +0000 A dozen homeless dogs will be the first Chernobyl puppies to seek American homes. Full Article Pets
are Rare metal shortage threatens high-tech innovation By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:51:54 +0000 A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are MIT researchers develop world's most accurate solar potential software for rooftops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:41:56 +0000 The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels. Full Article Energy
are Salmon semen found to be miracle substance for extracting rare earth elements from waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:47:58 +0000 There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste. Full Article Research & Innovations
are A huge lake just appeared in Death Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:03:51 +0000 It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Hermit crabs are attracted to the smell of their own dead, for one very morbid reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:30:56 +0000 Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose. Full Article Animals
are Prime parking: Tesla Roadster parks in Moscow's Red Square By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:37:34 +0000 During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square. Full Article Transportation
are Enjoy a healthier night's sleep in this totally transparent house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:30:23 +0000 Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night. Full Article At Home
are England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:30:50 +0000 Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Vacation like a monk in this pared-down Welsh holiday house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 20:17:27 +0000 John Pawson's Life House beckons frazzled renters with a 'zone of extreme calm.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
are Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:04:05 +0000 Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation. Full Article Animals
are Rare seahorses discovered in the River Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:04:56 +0000 An uptick in seahorse spottings in London is a sign that the iconic English waterway is getting cleaner by the year. Full Article Animals
are Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:30:26 +0000 Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message. Full Article Climate & Weather
are Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:19:22 +0000 The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious. Full Article Healthy Eating
are What are age spots and how can you get rid of them? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:52:47 +0000 Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are An ancient tree that stared down Hurricane Harvey has become an unlikely hero By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:59:20 +0000 While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall. Full Article Climate & Weather
are Are receipts poisoning us with BPA? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:49:41 +0000 A study has found that 40% of the receipts U.S. shoppers get everyday are contaminated with shockingly high amounts of the dangerous chemical bisphenol A, aka Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Why the foods we love are disappearing (and how we can save them) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2016 20:41:08 +0000 A book by Simran Sethi called "Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of the Foods We Love" documents the loss and looks for solutions. Full Article Healthy Eating
are Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:08:32 +0000 Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
are Medicinal mushrooms are the new turmeric By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:59:18 +0000 Mushrooms are the latest functional food shown to have science-backed health benefits beyond nutrients. Here are 5 to add to your must-eat list. Full Article Healthy Eating
are 7 foods that are good for your heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:51:39 +0000 You may know what not to eat to keep your heart healthy, but do you know what foods to add to your diet for a happy heart? Full Article Healthy Eating
are Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:43:53 +0000 Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Why are yoga poses named after animals? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Rare encounter with piglet squid leaves deep sea explorers at a loss for scientific words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:34:01 +0000 Deep sea explorers capture video of a rare encounter with a piglet squid, so named because it appears to have a snout. Full Article Animals
are Humpback whales share songs on their travels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:06:25 +0000 New research from a team of U.K. scientists reveals that humpback whales share songs during their migratory travels in the South Pacific. Full Article Animals
are Wind power careers in Wyoming By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:15:36 +0000 Video: Community college program trains future wind power technicians. Full Article Green Workplace
are Turbine blades are impossibly long By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:31:47 +0000 I knew wind turbine blades were long, but who knew they could be THIS long!? Full Article Energy
are Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:59:44 +0000 Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates. Full Article Energy
are 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
are Cassettes are making a comeback! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:44:02 +0000 Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:12:42 +0000 Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs. Full Article Pets