are The Earth's mountains, rocks and water bodies are ancient. Do you know how old they are? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:43:26 +0000 The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Vancouver: Torchbearer for green cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:55:11 +0000 When the Winter Olympics wrap up, Vancouver will be passing more than one torch. The city could light the way for green cities of the future by proving economic Full Article Research & Innovations
are Mardi Gras beads are an environmental nightmare — but they don't have to be By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:01:23 +0000 Ubiquitous Mardi Gras beads can be made of other things: Biodegradable seed bombs, anyone? Full Article Responsible Living
are Cockroaches are built for our garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:12:48 +0000 The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire. Full Article Research & Innovations
are These modern housewares are made from trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:33:24 +0000 A Product Impact Dashboard tells you exactly how much rubbish was used to create Pentatonic's cushions, tables and serving bowls. Full Article Remodeling & Design
are There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:34:22 +0000 A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Cigarette butts are the most pervasive man-made pollutant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:18:47 +0000 These plastic filters far surpass plastic straws in coastal cleanup tallies and they're toxic on land, too. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are These 10 bird havens are great for bird-watching By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:10:24 +0000 Think bird-watching is boring? It's not if you visit these 10 destinations during bird migration season. Full Article Travel
are Climategate scientist cleared By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:11:01 +0000 Academic Board of Inquiry has cleared the scientist at the center of "Climategate" and his "trick." So will the spin machine finally shut up? Full Article Research & Innovations
are Winscape: Virtual reality windows are here By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:52:56 +0000 Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are Solving the e-waste problem: Trash bans aren't the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:29:18 +0000 Incentives for recycling old or unwanted electronics may be the best solution. Full Article Recycling
are Are smart vents safe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:44:12 +0000 New smart vents can be open and closed with your phone, but there could be consequences. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are Are you energy-savvy about your entertainment devices? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:19:54 +0000 Do energy vampires haunt your living room? Find out if you are electricity-savvy with your entertainment devices. Full Article Energy
are People in this Canadian city are seeing lynx everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:38:07 +0000 Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay. Full Article Animals
are 5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:55 +0000 Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder. Full Article Animals
are Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:54:10 +0000 A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws. Full Article Animals
are Are organic foods really about better nutrition? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:40:41 +0000 A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products. Full Article Healthy Eating
are Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:35:29 +0000 The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are What are the benefits of vitamin D? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:33:07 +0000 Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Americans are taking fish antibiotics because they can't afford to see a doctor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:02:41 +0000 Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are What kind of tired are you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:37:24 +0000 Knowing the difference and making a simple change might help you stay awake. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are What are some good iPhone apps for a greener life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 May 2010 13:51:29 +0000 What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:06:19 +0000 More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own. Full Article Healthy Eating
are Compostable tableware for Thanksgiving dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:36:44 +0000 7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly. Full Article Beverages
are On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:24:50 +0000 Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets. Full Article Healthy Eating
are Philadelphia’s Table 31 serves up delicious sustainable fare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:36:21 +0000 Taking a cue from the LEED certified building it’s housed in, Table 31 sources sustainably and creates dishes that contributes to Philadelphia being a dining Full Article Healthy Eating
are Why more people are eating guinea pigs in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:16:30 +0000 Eating guinea pig is now a growing trend in the U.S., and activists say it's better for the environment than beef. Full Article Healthy Eating
are Are you poisoning your family with fish? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:41 +0000 Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer. Full Article Healthy Eating
are EPA: The nation's rivers are in sad shape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:35:03 +0000 More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:53:46 +0000 Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere. Full Article Healthy Eating
are Your guide to green lawn care By www.networx.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:53:59 +0000 Here's how to say goodbye to chemicals and hello to an eco-friendly lawn. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
are What kind of ants are in my house? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:22:47 +0000 From carpenter ants to crazy ants, we'll help you ID the insects that have invaded your space. Full Article At Home
are Are food pesticides harmful to humans? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:16:34 +0000 Pesticides are sprayed on food to kill living organisms, then we sometimes ingest them. How can those pesticides be bad for people? Full Article Healthy Eating
are Interior Department to allow bee-harming pesticides, GMO crops in some wildlife areas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:27:26 +0000 Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Are you ready for 'I Pee A' brew? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:27:39 +0000 Getting past the ick factor isn't the only obstacle for a beer made from treated wastewater to be sold on the market. Full Article Beverages
are Illegal marijuana farms are poisoning Pacific fishers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:03:00 +0000 A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are 8 lakes and rivers that are drying up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 14:19:38 +0000 In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas are dwindling a Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Missourians are making it rain (literally) at 'Cloud House' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:09:06 +0000 Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Are 'sponge cities' the solution to urban flooding? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:15:34 +0000 Right now, we basically build cities in a way that worsens flooding events, but nature has solutions. Full Article Remodeling & Design
are Freshwater sources around the world are in unprecedented decline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:48:03 +0000 Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Why .cat websites probably aren't about cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:19:32 +0000 .dog domains are reserved for dog lovers and providers of canine products and services, but .cat isn't what you'd expect. Full Article Computers
are What are thought viruses? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:44:46 +0000 Like the flu, some ideas get a foothold in our heads and then we propagate it. And now with social media, you subject yourself to everyone's thought germs. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Doctors and lawyers: Computers are coming for your jobs, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:35:50 +0000 New books says, 'In the long run, we will neither need nor want professionals to work in the way that they did in the twentieth century and before.' Full Article Computers
are Are your passwords truly safe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:30:34 +0000 If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords. Full Article Computers
are Video game 'Easter eggs' are reaching Da Vinci Code-like levels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 22:52:29 +0000 Solving secret codes hidden within video games could soon spill over into real life mysteries. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Are we living in 'The Matrix'? These quantum physicists think they know the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Oct 2017 16:17:05 +0000 Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity. Full Article Computers
are When solar panels are a better investment than stocks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:39:18 +0000 With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500. Full Article Personal Finance
are Mountain gorilla numbers are heading in the right direction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:03:57 +0000 Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Full Article Animals
are 4 ways tardigrades are nearly indestructible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:24:55 +0000 The tardigrade, otherwise known as the water bear, is a very small but tough little creature, but new research has revealed their Achilles' heel. Full Article Animals
are Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks bright By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:30:12 +0000 It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging. Full Article Animals