ask Mystery Alaska: How Palin, the Tea Party and a three-way race could affect the Senate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:30:34 +0000 The polls have flipped in Alaska. Murkowski is leading, but Scott McAdams may be in the best position of all. Full Article Politics
ask A second season of 'Sarah Palin's Alaska'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:35:20 +0000 As predicted, the former Alaska governor and her family will not be returning for a second helping of reality TV. Full Article Arts & Culture
ask Scientists to watch Venus transit from Alaska on June 5 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:42:47 +0000 A NASA sun-watching spacecraft will have an unbeatable view of June's historic Venus transit, but some of the probe's scientists are taking measures to get a gr Full Article Space
ask Obama plans new drilling for Alaska, Gulf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:24:26 +0000 A new proposal would expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters, but it's drawing fire from supporters as well as critics of the oil and gas industry. Full Article Energy
ask Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 13:04:10 +0000 The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ask New evidence for ancient Alaskan tsunamis found By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 14:21:12 +0000 This century's deadly tsunamis kicked off an intense search for buried clues to prehistoric killer waves along Alaska's southern shores. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ask 'Dear Pluto' campaign asks kids to say 'Hi' to planet By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 16:35:47 +0000 Kids around the world can say hello to Pluto ahead of the first-ever flyby of the dwarf planet this summer. Full Article Space
ask Everything you need to know about T. rex but were afraid to ask By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:04:16 +0000 8 strange and surprising facts about the T. rex, king of the dinosaurs. Full Article Animals
ask Spend 2 minutes as a wild polar bear in Alaska By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:06:18 +0000 Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives. Full Article Animals
ask Heroic husky rescues injured hiker in Alaska By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:54:40 +0000 It's not the first time Nanook, a self-appointed canine trail guide, has saved people in need. Full Article Pets
ask A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:55:54 +0000 Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth. Full Article Energy
ask EPA: Proposed Pebble Mine could destroy Alaskan salmon fishery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:48:04 +0000 The mining project, one of the largest ever conceived, could hold $500 billion in gold and copper. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ask 'No Mothers Day' campaign asks moms to boycott the day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:28 +0000 Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day. Full Article Family Activities
ask Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly picnic basket set By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:02:36 +0000 Become a fan and win this wine and cheese picnic basket set with accessories. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ask Eco-friendly sleep masks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:39:46 +0000 City lights keeping you awake? Put on an eco-friendly sleep mask and get a darker, deeper night's sleep. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ask How a 3-D printed mask helped save this puppy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:46:47 +0000 UC Davis vets and engineers designed a mask and cast exclusively for Loca, a Staffordshire bull terrier severely injured by another dog. Full Article Pets
ask If we want more people in the U.S. to donate organs, we might have to change how we ask By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:34:21 +0000 To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ask Natural gas advocate takes gas industry to task By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:20:56 +0000 Former Colorado senator criticizes industry's lack of engagement in the climate legislation debate. Full Article Energy
ask 4 questions to ask about the proposed eco-grades for cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:48:39 +0000 Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats. Full Article Politics
ask A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:23:59 +0000 Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ask Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:09:02 +0000 No window? No problem. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ask 'Earmarks for ANWR!' says Alaska's Tea Party candidate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:33:01 +0000 Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate. Full Article Politics
ask Congressman directly asks special interests about government regulation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:34:37 +0000 Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them. Full Article Politics
ask Alaska startup turns 'fishy' trash into talked-about treasures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:18:27 +0000 Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ask This film takes you down Alaska's Inside Passage in a wooden canoe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:34:18 +0000 In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey. Full Article Arts & Culture
ask 5 questions you should ask yourself before taking a selfie with an animal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:14:40 +0000 The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check. Full Article Animals
ask Drone offers a virtual tour of Alaska's eerie ice caves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:54:07 +0000 Titled 'Bigger Than Life,' a new short video explores Alaskan ice caves with a GoPro-toting drone. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ask Destination of the week: Juneau, Alaska By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:01:09 +0000 Juneau is Alaska's unassuming capital city. Since it is located on the state's southern panhandle, it is influenced by the weather patterns of the Pacific Ocean Full Article Travel
ask Ocean trash reborn as art in Alaska [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:45:57 +0000 Marine debris is transformed into art for a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, offering an eerie look at Earth's plastic problem. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ask Why more women should ask men out on dates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Mar 2019 13:48:36 +0000 Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often. Full Article Responsible Living
ask 3 questions to ask before you buy anything By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:24:35 +0000 Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up. Full Article Responsible Living
ask Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:05:44 +0000 The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that. Full Article Healthy Eating
ask Cool roofs: Basking in reflected glory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:18:40 +0000 The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ask Obama asks taxpayers to shoulder nuclear risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:20:43 +0000 Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail? Full Article Research & Innovations
ask Will wearing a surgical mask prevent the flu? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:28:26 +0000 Wearing a surgical mask can stop you from getting the flu, provided you're very diligent about it. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ask Epic weather: Alaska storm explained By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:40:54 +0000 An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west Full Article Climate & Weather
ask Saving the Indonesian peat forests, one basket at at time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 16:24:13 +0000 The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project. Full Article Leaderboard
ask Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:19:06 +0000 Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life? Full Article Leaderboard
ask The most surprising question you can ask on a tribal hunt in the Amazon jungle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:02:13 +0000 I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected. Full Article Travel
ask I tried 5 food-based face masks, and here's how they worked for me By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:29:24 +0000 Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ask Are we up for the task for raising chickens? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 17:57:11 +0000 We tracked the journey of our new chicks online as they made their way across state lines and to their new home — our home — in West Virginia. Full Article Animals
ask New species of strange dolphin once lived in Alaskan rivers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:48:57 +0000 Closest living relative of Arktocara yakataga can only be found in rivers in South Asia. Full Article Animals
ask 6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:03:45 +0000 From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Pets
ask 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
ask Clogged pores? Try a DIY blackhead-removal mask By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:16:37 +0000 Skip the expensive, chemical-laden skincare products. These 3 homemade peel-off blackhead removal masks will have your skin feeling clear and smooth in no time. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ask 6 questions to ask yourself daily for a healthier quarantine mindset By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:15:12 +0000 Ask these 6 daily quarantine questions to make sure you're doing OK and taking care of yourself. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ask Everything you need to know about face masks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:28:20 +0000 We answer all your questions about coronavirus face masks, from how to make one to who needs to wear one and what each kind of mask does. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ask 5 questions to ask before you bring chickens home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 15:30:18 +0000 Whether you want them for eggs or see them as pets, chickens can be fun — if you do your homework. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ask Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:15:37 +0000 World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C. Full Article Transportation
ask Whales are basking in newfound silence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:49:12 +0000 Whales are benefiting from quieter oceans as the coronavirus pandemic quiets down the normal noises. Full Article Animals