art Take a listen to a Martian sunrise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:56:17 +0000 Using data from a photo of a Martian sunrise, scientists have created the 'sounds' of that sunrise. Full Article Space
art Greening 'Spartacus: War of the Damned' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:04:22 +0000 Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre). Full Article Arts & Culture
art Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:25:06 +0000 Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Anjelica Huston designs eco-pod, hosts farm-to-table dinner party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:20:53 +0000 Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Leonardo DiCaprio to donate 'Solar Reserve' art installation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 21:59:49 +0000 Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:42:58 +0000 Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Cartoon spoofs Canada's Kyoto pullout By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:28:57 +0000 Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol. Full Article Climate & Weather
art Jill Stein: Green Party in the White House? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:42 +0000 Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter Full Article Politics
art Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:52:52 +0000 Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March. Full Article Animals
art Artists unite to record a 'Love Song to the Earth' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:09:50 +0000 A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
art For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:25:56 +0000 Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
art How social media can make you look smart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:06:33 +0000 If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so. Full Article Computers
art Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:28:34 +0000 The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page. Full Article Family Activities
art Is meeting face-to-face with your Facebook friends really a smart idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:30:38 +0000 One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that? Full Article Beverages
art The redheads are throwing a massive party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:04:42 +0000 Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.' Full Article Family Activities
art Birthday party invite for boy with speech disorder goes viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:58:11 +0000 Mom posts open invite on Facebook and receives a 'Reddit hug' from the online community. Full Article Family Activities
art How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:21:13 +0000 This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
art In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part one By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:39:03 +0000 In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA Full Article Transportation
art In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part two By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:47:01 +0000 In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it' Full Article Transportation
art In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part three By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:53:55 +0000 Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks. Full Article Transportation
art In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:44 +0000 Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'. Full Article Remodeling & Design
art Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:13:52 +0000 As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever. Full Article Healthy Eating
art Even Earth's most amazing creatures do some funny things By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:35:17 +0000 Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Full Article Animals
art Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:04 +0000 Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.' Full Article Research & Innovations
art This New Jersey city is turning illegal dumps into public art hotspots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:11:35 +0000 The views along Camden's trash-strewn transportation corridors are getting a $1 million boost from Bloomberg's Public Art Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Follow the LEEDer: Home Depot and USGBC partner for product database By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:07:29 +0000 In response to the rapidly expanding green home building market, the USGBC teams up with Home Depot to launch a database of LEED-qualifying products ranging fro Full Article At Home
art Clif Bar headquarters earns LEED Platinum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The company's Emeryville, California headquarters earns top green building honors. Full Article Green Workplace
art Boston's Castle Square Apartments receives royally efficient retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:54:49 +0000 After the nation's largest deep energy retrofit, the Castle Square Apartments in Boston's South End achieves LEED Platinum status. Full Article Remodeling & Design
art Ambient earth noise aids scientists in probing planet's interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:40:26 +0000 The Earth's globally-perceptible seismic 'hum' is now being used to peer into its depths, shedding new light on the planet's inner layers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
art Mysterious 'earthquake lights' captured over New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:58:25 +0000 Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
art A new material that's part plastic and part rock is forming on this Portuguese island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:15:28 +0000 Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
art United Nations says existing biofuel policies bad for the Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:55:49 +0000 New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels. Full Article Energy
art Participate in Earth Lunch Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:37:57 +0000 On October 6, Panasonic Corporation is hosting a worldwide Earth Lunch Hour event. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
art Will Facebook shut down for Earth Hour? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:56:29 +0000 Probably not, but one enthusiast is organizing a petition to make the social networking site consider the idea. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Miranda Kerr named global Earth Hour ambassador By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:57:58 +0000 Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Miranda Kerr to host yoga class for Earth Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:43:30 +0000 Supermodel once again named Global Earth Hour Ambassador in preparation for the lights-out moment on March 31. Full Article Arts & Culture
art Earth Hour 2012: The dark night rises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:48:10 +0000 Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend. Full Article Energy
art Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:48:03 +0000 Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour. Full Article Energy
art Spider-Man and Earth Hour team up to turn out the lights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:38:11 +0000 Annual event, which encourages people around the world to power down for one hour, teams up with the cast and crew of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Full Article Arts & Culture
art 7 family activities for Earth Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:57:30 +0000 7 great ways to spend the time and spread the message of Earth Hour with your kids. On Saturday, March 26, 2011, governments, businesses, residential homes, and Full Article Family Activities
art Norfolk Southern partners with GreenTrees LLC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:46:51 +0000 Norfolk Southern is working with GreenTrees LLC on a five-year reforestation project. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
art GM announces OnStar, RelayRides partnership By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:18:07 +0000 GM owners with an OnStar-equipped vehicle can earn some extra cash by renting out their autos. Full Article Transportation
art Will the smartphone save public transit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:06:23 +0000 Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing. Full Article Transportation
art Gogoro's Smartscooter might scoot into North America sooner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:15:23 +0000 You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger. Full Article Transportation
art EV supercar raises heart rates, and questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 17:37:45 +0000 Quant's fire-breathing electric supercar performs great — on paper. The futuristic battery tech is cool, but will it work? Full Article Transportation
art 10 smart steps to a net-zero home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:31:43 +0000 To go net-zero it's better to try and reduce demand than to increase supply. Here are some very good places to start. Full Article Remodeling & Design
art Humanitarian architect to reuse Nepal's earthquake rubble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 22:00:12 +0000 Leave it to Shigeru Ban to breathe ingenious new life into the painfully abundant remains of a major catastrophe. Full Article Remodeling & Design
art Harvard startup offers for-hire tiny houses in the middle of nowhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:17:52 +0000 Getaway provides a woodsy, off-grid respite from the concrete jungle. Full Article Remodeling & Design
art Make It Right partners with FYI on tiny house in New Orleans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:47:38 +0000 At long last, Brad Pitt's green rebuilding effort thinks smaller (but just as sustainable). Full Article Remodeling & Design