q The science behind California's earthquake swarms By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:47:07 +0000 More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened. Full Article Climate & Weather
q FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:02:30 +0000 The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
q 'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:46:51 +0000 The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use. Full Article Healthy Eating
q Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:20:00 +0000 Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims. Full Article Healthy Eating
q Restaurants now required to list calories By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 14:58:19 +0000 The law also affects convenience stores and vending machines. Full Article Healthy Eating
q Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:15:28 +0000 U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
q Quadrantids to light up the night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:16:41 +0000 The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America. Full Article Space
q NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:53:53 +0000 Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean. Full Article Space
q 8 easy farmers market foods to bring to a BBQ By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:33:46 +0000 Quick and easy ideas for keeping your part of the 4th of July celebration local. Full Article Healthy Eating
q 'Deposit shelf'-equipped trash bins lend helping hand to Copenhagen's bottle collectors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:21:29 +0000 Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year. Full Article Recycling
q Styrofoam containers squeak back into NYC's waste stream By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 23:01:13 +0000 A fleeting ban on the ubiquitous landfill-clogger is overturned by a Manhattan judge. Full Article Recycling
q 8 cooking liquids you shouldn't toss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:25:37 +0000 Kitchen 'waste' liquids like pickle juice and potato water can be reused to enhance culinary creations and a whole lot more. Full Article Recycling
q How squid teeth will one day fix torn clothing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:54:37 +0000 Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth. Full Article Research & Innovations
q 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
q 11 quotes to inspire you to embrace simplicity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:47:21 +0000 Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life. Full Article Arts & Culture
q 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
q 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
q 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
q 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
q Robot fish to swim in schools and test water quality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:01:51 +0000 Researchers are developing robotic fish to swim our waterways and patrol for pollutants. Full Article Research & Innovations
q 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
q 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
q 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
q 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
q 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
q 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
q There's a picturesque town in the French Alps that generates cheese power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:47:58 +0000 The same thing that keeps the lights on and appliances humming tastes great on a cracker. Full Article Energy
q 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
q 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
q 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
q 'World's deadliest island' has one snake for every square meter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 17:48:44 +0000 More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.' Full Article Travel
q World's largest aquatic insect has 8-inch wingspan and 'giant snake-like fangs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:59:20 +0000 This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province. Full Article Animals
q 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
q 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
q Why are flocks of sheep roaming Times Square? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:41:42 +0000 From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square. Full Article Arts & Culture
q You can't hug your neighbor during quarantine, but you can serenade them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:32:51 +0000 People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine. Full Article Arts & Culture
q Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:50:23 +0000 Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
q 17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 14:16:15 +0000 The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes. Full Article Family Activities
q 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
q 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
q What is a stormquake? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:37:48 +0000 Massive storms often trigger earthquake-like seismic activity on the sea floor. Full Article Climate & Weather
q 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
q Dell Headquarters Powered by 100% Green Energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:44:51 +0000 Dell Headquarters Powered by 100% Green Energy Full Article Computers
q High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:44 +0000 High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle Full Article Animals
q "Clean" coal smells good too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:36:45 +0000 The good folks at Coalergy reminds us all that coal isn't dirty. It smells good too. Full Article Energy
q 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
q Critics weigh in on Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Sequel' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:04:44 +0000 Debuting at Sundance, the follow-up to the 2007 documentary continues the former vice president's efforts to educate on the climate crisis. Full Article Climate & Weather
q 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
q What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:58:08 +0000 Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
q Don't call IQbuds Boosts hearing aids, but do give them a try By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 21:59:33 +0000 IQbuds Boost hearables are blurring the distinction between wireless earbuds and those so-called medical devices. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics