rn Ernie Els' drive for an autism cure By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:40:48 +0000 Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof. Full Article Leaderboard
rn Entrepreneur turns sandals into fresh water (and it's not a magic trick) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:24:09 +0000 How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities. Full Article Leaderboard
rn An unlikely trip to India turned a tearoom owner into a hero for orphans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 17:03:56 +0000 Through The Learning Tea in Atlanta, entrepreneur Katrell Christie is helping educate teenage orphan girls in India so they can achieve their dreams. Full Article Leaderboard
rn One company is on a mission to turn apartment complexes into communities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:22:34 +0000 The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors. Full Article Green Workplace
rn 5 alternatives to talc powder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 21:46:30 +0000 The news about baby powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma may have you rethinking your daily routine. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rn Reopening US state government operations on a path to the next normal By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal. Full Article Public Sector Insights
rn What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:18:06 +0000 What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rn How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:06:57 +0000 Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada. Full Article Travel
rn 'Granny pods' are the latest alternative to nursing homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:03:19 +0000 Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rn It's never too late to learn these 10 personal finance skills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:58:39 +0000 No matter how practiced we are at managing our money, it’s never too late to learn new hacks. Try these 10 tips to revamp some of your financial habits. Full Article Personal Finance
rn Film Debut Honors the Journeys of Childhood Cancer Survivors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:47:50 +0000 ‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face. Full Article Healthy Eating
rn Alternative nut butters are spreading far and wide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:39:00 +0000 Predicted to be a hot trend in 2020, the rise of everything butters and spreads has only just begun. Full Article Healthy Eating
rn A Western-style diet could affect the brain in as little as a week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:27:14 +0000 Research suggests a brain on a Western diet can't help itself from wanting more junk food. Full Article Healthy Eating
rn 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
rn Bacteria can be turned into living hard drives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:43:37 +0000 Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation. Full Article Research & Innovations
rn Will children really grow horns from too much phone use? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:01:45 +0000 A study about phones giving kids horns stirs some good old-fashioned moral panic. Full Article Healthy Spaces
rn Air pollution hits 'unbearable' levels in northern India By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:44:26 +0000 Smog in northern India is so bad, it's the equivalent of smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day. Full Article Healthy Spaces
rn 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
rn How Burning Man inspired a solar surge in Nevada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:18:51 +0000 After the 2007 Burning Man, volunteers repurposed a solar array for a local school. That installation led to many, many more. Full Article Energy
rn Solar Sunflower harnesses power of 5,000 suns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:07:15 +0000 With the power of 5,000 suns, the real engineering breakthrough with the Solar Sunflower might be its cooling system. Full Article Energy
rn Are tornadoes the future of energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:18:22 +0000 Louis Michaud's atmospheric vortex engine or AVE could power the world, if only the world would listen. Full Article Energy
rn California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:08:47 +0000 Massive investment coupled with falling prices has created a perfect renewable storm in the Golden State. Full Article Energy
rn Turning straw into gold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:40:37 +0000 The old fairy tale has become reality on Samso, where waste straw is turned into a valuable resource that heats a majority of the homes on the island. Full Article Research & Innovations
rn How much wood would a wood car burn ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:31:46 +0000 How much wood would a wood car burn if a wood car could burn wood? What's better than a car powered by wood? How about a car powered by wood, made of wood? Full Article Energy
rn BioLite CampStove beautifully burns through biomass By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:37:16 +0000 Your next camping trip should include this camp stove, which is capable of efficiently burning biomass materials like pine needles, small twigs and wood chips. Full Article Energy
rn Power plant to create electricity from waste wood (with no burning involved) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:36:06 +0000 An new power plant in England turns waste wood into power. But it doesn't burn it. Full Article Energy
rn Flight returns to gate for cancer patient By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:35:45 +0000 11-year-old camper had lost her passport. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rn Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:27:04 +0000 How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication. Full Article Travel
rn First 'tree lobsters' born in the U.S. hatch at San Diego Zoo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:00:22 +0000 The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation. Full Article Animals
rn Shark-spotting drone will give early warning to surfers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:16:11 +0000 Helicopter-like aerial drones will patrol off the coast of popular Australian beaches. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rn Pop music loses its appeal when we turn 33 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:02:09 +0000 The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why. Full Article Arts & Culture
rn You can take in a concert 333 feet underground in Cumberland Caverns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:46:56 +0000 Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground. Full Article Arts & Culture
rn Why people are turning to Anne Frank's diary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:21:18 +0000 During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope. Full Article Arts & Culture
rn Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:13:23 +0000 The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia. Full Article Climate & Weather
rn California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:01:25 +0000 The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rn Why watching 'Sesame Street' with your kids makes them learn more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:16:33 +0000 The series, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, has the highest number of adult-child coviewing experiences of any children’s show. Full Article Family Activities
rn How to take care of newborn puppies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:27:56 +0000 Puppies are born blind and mostly deaf, so they rely on you to meet all of their needs. From feeding to warmth, here's how to care for a newborn puppy. Full Article Pets
rn How dogs help kids learn to read By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:43:43 +0000 Research shows that reading to dogs helps struggling kids learn to read. Full Article Pets
rn The truth about why pets get returned By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:52:37 +0000 Some animal advocates say don't give pets as gifts, but research shows it's not always a bad idea. Full Article Pets
rn Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:08:05 +0000 A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story. Full Article Pets
rn Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:06:42 +0000 Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project. Full Article Family Activities
rn To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:26:30 +0000 New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution. Full Article Climate & Weather
rn Bizarre autumn snowstorm blasts western U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:25:12 +0000 While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
rn 40 horses saved from California ranch fire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:27:24 +0000 Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire. Full Article Climate & Weather
rn Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:35:25 +0000 A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland. Full Article Climate & Weather
rn Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:09:12 +0000 Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires. Full Article Climate & Weather
rn 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
rn What’s the difference between a corn and a callus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:56:47 +0000 Corns and calluses are hardened layers of skin that occur on your hands and feet. They can be painful, and they're not pretty. Here's how to get rid of them. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rn Why did we turn our backs on bar soap? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:27:28 +0000 Somewhere along the line, we became a nation of liquid soap junkies. New research show sales of bar soap are down. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rn Colorful coats turn kids into cute critters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:39:14 +0000 With these coats, your kid can play dress up all winter long. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion