ui Why new buildings in NYC are about to become much safer for birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:44:06 +0000 New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds. Full Article Animals
ui Storefront IV clinic offers quick fix for flu sufferers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:40:32 +0000 Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ui Should residents of Hurricane Highway islands keep rebuilding? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:46:38 +0000 Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc Full Article Climate & Weather
ui NYC to clear snow-covered roads with salt stored in salt-shaped building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:08:30 +0000 The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches. Full Article Climate & Weather
ui Guitars crafted from recycled Detroit rubble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:36:23 +0000 Curt Novara uses salvaged wood from the Motor City’s abandoned homes to build one-of-a-kind guitars. Full Article Leaderboard
ui I harvested fruit in the middle of New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:22:20 +0000 Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui How one volunteer built one of Facebook's biggest environmental pages By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:22:36 +0000 A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing. Full Article Responsible Living
ui How can I safely repel mosquitoes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:18:52 +0000 Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ui Preserve Your Garden Harvest: How to Dry Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:19:22 +0000 Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ui Home Canning Preserves Your Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:21:38 +0000 Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ui Indoor Gardening Project for Kids: How to Build a Terrarium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:28:48 +0000 This fun indoor craft project allows kids to customize their very own miniature garden, plant succulents in a container, and watch them grow. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ui Your 2019 fall foliage guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:14:07 +0000 Whether you're a 'leaf peeper' or just looking for some fantastic photos, here's how to get the most out of the season's splendor. Full Article Travel
ui How to eat quince, a forgotten fruit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:26:54 +0000 Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro. Full Article Healthy Eating
ui Flightless mosquitoes may prevent disease By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:07:01 +0000 Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Amazing new diving suit turns wearer into Aquaman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:31:14 +0000 Suit allows its human wearer to breathe liquid like a fish, making deeper dives possible. Full Article Research & Innovations
ui Using brain meld, scientist remotely controls colleague in another building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:54:26 +0000 A scientist successfully used his mind to control the hand of a researcher playing a video game in another building. Full Article Research & Innovations
ui Mystery about life's building blocks solved by quantum study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:52:20 +0000 Quantum theory offers an answer to one of the oldest and most fundamental questions in biochemistry. Full Article Research & Innovations
ui For a quick lesson on gene editing or blockchain, there's Five Levels of Difficulty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:21:52 +0000 Wired's video series, 'Five Levels of Difficulty,' challenges an expert to explain a complicated concept to people at five levels of expertise — and it's cool. Full Article Research & Innovations
ui Disinfectants: A guide to killing germs and what dangers to be aware of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:48:25 +0000 Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ui Ted Turner and Southern Co. aquire 50MW solar plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 16:19:48 +0000 With the purchase of New Mexico's largest solar facility, the long-term partnership is nearing 300MW of installed solar power. Full Article Energy
ui How solar-equipped donkeys are changing the lives of Turkish shepherds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:34:26 +0000 In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment. Full Article Energy
ui Bionic leaf converts solar energy into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:13:36 +0000 Photovoltaic cells convert the sun's energy into electricity — but what if solar energy could instead be converted directly into liquid fuel? Full Article Energy
ui Dead fish will soon be powering Norwegian cruise ships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:14:30 +0000 Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is instituting a plan to power its ships using dead fish, part of an effort to be more environmentally sound. Full Article Energy
ui Renewable energy is quickly becoming cheaper than fossil fuels, report finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 12:25:36 +0000 By 2020, onshore wind and solar power are expected to be cheaper sources of new electricity than any fossil fuel. Full Article Energy
ui 7 Christmas movies you've never heard of (that are actually quite good) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:03:53 +0000 Sure, you've seen classics like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' But have you heard of 'Holiday in Handcuffs'? We didn't think so. Full Article Arts & Culture
ui Jumbo squid viciously attack Greenpeace submarine (Video) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:23:47 +0000 Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here. Full Article Animals
ui Giant squid babies caught for the first time ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:30:05 +0000 They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies. Full Article Animals
ui What is moral grandstanding and are you guilty of it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:14:59 +0000 When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing. Full Article Arts & Culture
ui Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:54:44 +0000 After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth. Full Article Arts & Culture
ui This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:22:43 +0000 Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ui 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
ui 8 things to know about the vernal equinox By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:35:31 +0000 What do eggs, shamrocks and monuments have to do with the first day of spring? Full Article Climate & Weather
ui What to do with that old office building? Recycle it. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:41:51 +0000 What to do with that old office building? Recycle it. Full Article Climate & Weather
ui Greenbuild 2009 wrap up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council released the final statistics for Greenbuild 2009, which was held in Phoenix, Arizona. Full Article Green Workplace
ui Quick hits: Consuming consumers and all we consume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:07:10 +0000 Can over-consumption actually save the planet? Are we finally on the downslope of the bottled water craze? And should Al Gore be talking about meat? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Juicero makes cold-pressed juice, for a price By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:10:00 +0000 Is it just a Keurig for your carrots or something more? Lettuce have a closer look. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ui How to quit Facebook in 6 steps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:54:28 +0000 If social media has you feeling stressed, here's how to quit Facebook without going through withdrawal. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ui Squirrels rely on birds to let them know when it's safe to go out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:25:37 +0000 Squirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby. Full Article Animals
ui Scientists recruit albatrosses to patrol the ocean for illegal fishing boats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:16:37 +0000 Scientists are outfitting wandering albatrosses with radar to spot illegal operations in the open sea where technology fails. Full Article Research & Innovations
ui [Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies equips Baosteel CC3 continuous caster with new Integrated Control Center By www.primetals.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:26:43 +0900 New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant Full Article
ui [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW Full Article
ui Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +0900 Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing. Full Article
ui Cape Hatteras National Seashore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:57:15 +0000 North Carolina's Outer Banks area offers opportunities for a wide range of activities, from quiet reflection to any water-based recreational activity you can dr Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Cumberland Island National Seashore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:53:58 +0000 The largest of Georgia's barrier islands was once the winter playground for wealthy industrialists and now is a fruitful nesting ground for loggerhead turtles. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Millennium Park in Chicago: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:47:03 +0000 Built atop a parking garage, this iconic park is considered the world's largest rooftop garden. It's also the place for kids and curious adults to go. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Edisto Beach State Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:49:19 +0000 The headline attraction at Edisto Beach State Park near Charleston, S.C., is 1.5 miles of palmetto-lined beach pristine enough to be the nesting grounds of enda Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Great Egg Harbor National Wild & Scenic River: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:01:26 +0000 The tea-colored Great Egg Harbor River is a great way to access the wilderness known as the Pine Barrens. It flows pretty much as it always has — a rest stop Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Golden Gate National Recreation Area: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0000 The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a strand of green gems stretching 70 miles north and south of San Francisco and the famed Golden Gate Bridge. You’ Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Piedmont Park in Atlanta: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:05:28 +0000 Some urban parks are a spot of green in a landscape of gray concrete and steel, the only spot for blocks and blocks with trees and grass. Atlanta has lots of tr Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ui Moran State Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:00:14 +0000 The stone observation tower atop Mount Constitution – at 2,409 feet, the highest point among Washington’s San Juan Islands – offers panoramic views of gre Full Article Wilderness & Resources