their Media Mayhem: Newspapers put a happy spin on their decline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:35:30 +0000 While industry apologists peddle the idea that newspapers are doing just fine, the new media world is leaving them behind. Full Article Research & Innovations
their How earthworms offset their carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:19:14 +0000 Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil. Full Article Animals
their Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
their We've got good news for people who don't like to change their underwear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 19:13:54 +0000 A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks. Full Article Research & Innovations
their In their own words: 16 questions for the visionaries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:58:51 +0000 What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
their Some users can't keep their paws off the iPad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:13:34 +0000 Dog trainer Anna Jane Grossman provides private iPad lessons to dogs, where she teaches them to nose the screen to activate apps. Full Article Pets
their 11 jobs for people who are good with their hands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:35:46 +0000 Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living. Full Article Green Workplace
their How Philippe Cousteau is helping kids find their eco-spark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:25:58 +0000 MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world. Full Article Family Activities
their 72 sets of parents named their kid 'Cheese' in 2013 (seriously) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
their It's official: Girl Scouts can sell their cookies online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:44:47 +0000 The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge. Full Article Healthy Eating
their Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:55:09 +0000 The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
their Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:05:53 +0000 Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey. Full Article Animals
their 6 celebrities show off their secret talents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:39:49 +0000 Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish. Full Article Arts & Culture
their Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:21:27 +0000 The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna. Full Article Animals
their National parks strut their spring stuff for Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:04:39 +0000 Celebrate National Parks Week and Earth Day with us with this breathtaking visual tour of some of the most beautiful sights in America's national parks. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
their Birds are wicked smart, despite their small brains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:49:21 +0000 Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are. Full Article Animals
their It's that time of year when the Swiss wrap their famed glacier in blankets — and hope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:11:45 +0000 Massive UV-resistant blankets are designed to slow down the melt. Full Article Climate & Weather
their How to dry flowers and preserve their color By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:10:14 +0000 You can hang, press and even microwave a variety of flowers and keep them for years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
their Why are people eating their own trash? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:18:26 +0000 The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets. Full Article Recycling
their Cats really are attached to their people By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:48:34 +0000 Many cats form bonds with their humans, just like babies do with their parents. Full Article Pets
their These special coats empower the homeless to turn their lives around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:17:09 +0000 In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people. Full Article Responsible Living
their Can you name these fruits by their seeds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:20:02 +0000 We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts. Full Article Healthy Eating
their Why Americans are less happy with their new cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:09:20 +0000 For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low. Full Article Transportation
their Trap-jaw ants jump with their legs and mouths By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:18:04 +0000 Only three other types of ants are known to jump with their legs. Full Article Animals
their Are restaurants getting too loud? Or are their customers getting too old? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:02:36 +0000 Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem? Full Article Healthy Eating
their How Green Chimneys gives special needs students and their families hope for the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:36:31 +0000 Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
their Which has more germs: Doctors' hands, or their stethoscopes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 A new study suggests there should be official rules on how often doctors clean these essential tools. Full Article Healthy Spaces
their People the world over prefer distractions over their own thoughts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:20:49 +0000 A new international study finds most people would rather be entertained by others. Full Article Research & Innovations
their Are you one of those people who can make their ears rumble? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:39:32 +0000 A small number of people can contract an ear muscle called the tensor tympani to block out sound. Full Article Research & Innovations
their White owls use moonlight to instill terror in their prey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:29:09 +0000 Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight. Full Article Animals
their Scientist enlists forest fungi to save their own habitat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:58:15 +0000 Instead of synthetic insecticides, entomologist Rich Hofstetter is recruiting native fungi to protect forests from bark beetles. Full Article Leaderboard
their To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience. Full Article Insights on Organization
their Why Dutch parents drop their kids in the woods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:24:29 +0000 Definitely not helicopter parenting, some Dutch kids get "dropped" in the woods at night to learn independence. Full Article Family Activities
their 4 things teens really need from their parents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:11:01 +0000 Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
their 10 ways today's college students can lower their student debt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:02:17 +0000 The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know. Full Article Personal Finance
their Billionaires could live forever by putting their brains in robots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:13:05 +0000 Russian tycoon Dmitry Itskov says the technology will be a reality by 2045. Full Article Research & Innovations
their Sea urchins can see just fine with their feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:15:50 +0000 Sea urchins have light-sensitive cells on their feet that give them low-resolution vision. But for an animal with no eyes, that ability does the trick. Full Article Animals
their World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:25:28 +0000 John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas. Full Article Family Activities
their Watch these rescue pups pick out their Christmas presents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 20:10:10 +0000 A Rehoming Center in Ireland celebrates Christmas with adoptable dogs by allowing them to pick their own present from donated toys. Full Article Pets
their Dogs 'see' the world through their noses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:54:00 +0000 With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell. Full Article Pets
their Why male honeybees try to blind their queens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:57:59 +0000 New research finds a protein in honeybee semen that makes the queen temporarily blind. Full Article Animals
their Ant colonies discovered farming their own fruit crops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 04:16:16 +0000 The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture. Full Article Animals
their Tomatoes tasted much better 100 years ago. Can their flavor be restored? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 15:22:46 +0000 Researchers are digging deeper into how tomato flavors have changed over time, and now they've found a specific gene that's missing in many modern varieties. Full Article Healthy Eating
their Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 16:19:40 +0000 Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels. Full Article Animals
their A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:27:07 +0000 Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs. Full Article Pets
their Secret Service honors George H.W. Bush with their favorite memory of the former president By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:20:53 +0000 In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia. Full Article Family Activities
their Montreal turns iconic hospital into a shelter for people and their pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:16:33 +0000 The landmark Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal will will provide a lifeline for homeless people and their pets. Full Article Protection & Safety
their Villagers in remote rainforest village save their community with help from WildArk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:12:12 +0000 WildArk created the Tuke Rainforest Conservancy to protect the people and biodiversity of the area. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
their Some blind people can 'see' with their ears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:54:41 +0000 Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight. Full Article Healthy Spaces
their Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:11:58 +0000 Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa. Full Article Animals