ape Camouflage scheme: Squid glows to escape predators By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:48:39 +0000 Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria. Full Article Animals
ape Marsh landscapes change as sea levels rise By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:35:53 +0000 Video: How climate change is impacting freshwater and saltwater marshes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Crabs put the pinch on Cape Cod marshes By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:11:42 +0000 Hungry purple marsh crabs threaten Cape Cod salt marshes by eating crucial cordgrass. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Watch horse run back into danger to help its family escape Simi Valley wildfire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:14:28 +0000 A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family. Full Article Animals
ape Quiet Treehouse: A sylvan escape that battles noise pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:49:54 +0000 Make its debut at the Ideal Home Show in London, the Quiet Treehouse includes an array of features that drown out modern life's most irritating noises. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape Recycled toilet paper purveyor hawks product with birdseed billboard [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:00:38 +0000 British loo roll company Nouvelle erects an outdoor advertisement that doubles as a massive roadside bird feeder. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ape Escape rooms put your puzzle-solving skills to the test By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 19:08:35 +0000 You're locked in a room and everything inside could be a clue to help you get out. Can you escape in 60 minutes? Full Article Arts & Culture
ape Proposed Cape Cod wind farm halted by Native Americans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:23:03 +0000 Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes. Full Article Energy
ape Mighty wind: Cape project wins approval, but opposition is still full of hot air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:12:31 +0000 Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines -- Full Article Transportation
ape Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:47:12 +0000 A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle Full Article Research & Innovations
ape How wave shapes can explain why tsunamis are so devastating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:55:25 +0000 X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Forest and paper industry group announces new sustainability goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:16:55 +0000 The American Forest & Paper Association announced today an ambitious set of sustainability goals for its member organizations to aim for by 2020. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Get a bird's-eye view of Pluto's landscape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:22:34 +0000 A new NASA video uses photos from New Horizons to give you a sense of what it would be like to soar over Pluto. Full Article Space
ape Chinese prefab skyscraper builder sets sights higher ... much, much higher By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:00:15 +0000 As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape Cabin DROP XL is shoo-in for low-impact nature escapes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:43:15 +0000 A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape Egg-shaped hideaway gives whole new meaning to 'escape pod' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 13:30:40 +0000 Powered by the wind and sun, Ecocapsule is the ultimate off-grid micro-home for vagabond vacationers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape Rotating skyscraper might rise (again) in Dubai By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:08:17 +0000 Units in Dubai's wind- and solar-powered Dynamic Tower will sell for $30M — Dramamine not included. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape Get to know gamay, the Beaujolais Nouveau grape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:41:02 +0000 The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau has just been released, fulfilling the destiny of many French gamay grapes. Full Article Beverages
ape 18 clever uses for duct tape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:30:18 +0000 Duct tape is the absolute darling of the do-it-yourself set; here are some novel ways to put it to use. Full Article Arts & Culture
ape Weekend reads: 'Michael Pollan' is an odd-shaped mutant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 May 2010 16:19:46 +0000 An heirloom tomato has been named after Michael Pollan. The "Michael Pollan" tomato is an oddly shaped green and yellow tomato. Full Article Beverages
ape Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:57:23 +0000 Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.' Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ape All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:00:37 +0000 From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate. Full Article Energy
ape 10 great escapes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:39:17 +0000 In honor of the Chilean miners being rescued, we've put together a selection of miraculous rescue efforts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Why demand response will shape the future of energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:30 +0000 Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it. Full Article Energy
ape This simple paper water filter zaps contaminants like nobody's business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:28:32 +0000 Direct-to-consumer water filter company Mesopaper removes a variety of contaminants without the mess, waste or high price tag. Full Article Research & Innovations
ape Will Tesla solar roofing be cheaper than normal roofing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:26:49 +0000 It will indeed, claims newly minted PV shingle magnate Elon Musk. Full Article Energy
ape How to break your paper towel and plastic bag habits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:37:07 +0000 These 3 changes in your paper towel, zipper bag and plastic bag habits will get you started on your way to using fewer of these products. Full Article Responsible Living
ape Glowing wallpaper could be a greener way to light your home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:39:00 +0000 New flexible glowing sheets are inexpensive, easy to recycle, and could someday replace lightbulbs and OLED technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ape Winscape: Virtual reality windows are here By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:52:56 +0000 Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ape Soon we will wallpaper our walls with OLED TVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 18:15:19 +0000 The new screens are less than a millimeter thick and weigh next to nothing. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ape Why a retreat to nature can be so therapeutic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 18:52:43 +0000 The longing you feel to get away is ancient, says writer Clemens Arvay, a desire to interact with nature and leave behind the material world. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape This 'energetically independent' tiny house is shaped like a cross By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 May 2014 22:00:28 +0000 Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape EPA: The nation's rivers are in sad shape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:35:03 +0000 More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Run wild in this Chinese landscape pavilion that mimics a meandering river By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:34:06 +0000 'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ape Beavers: 8 things to know about nature's most impressive landscape engineers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 16:37:23 +0000 From their vanilla-scented secretions to their amazing ability to alter an ecosystem, here's what you need to know about beavers. Full Article Animals
ape Cape Town *may* not run out of water after all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:15:03 +0000 It all depends on the upcoming rainy season and residents maintaining water conservation restrictions. Full Article Climate & Weather
ape Why we still love paper in a digital world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:09:18 +0000 I know I’m not the only one who finds comfort in writing things down. Full Article Arts & Culture
ape Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:58:17 +0000 Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing. Full Article Research & Innovations
ape How many different kinds of grapes can you stuff into one bottle of wine? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:49:00 +0000 De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes. Full Article Beverages
ape 'Human cloud' of workers already taking shape By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:05:47 +0000 Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large and small think it can do the same thing for work by creating a Full Article Green Workplace
ape Prevent mold with paperless drywall By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:12:21 +0000 Paperless drywall is nothing to be afraid of. It can prevent mold, and its problems can be overcome. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape The real reason why eggs come in so many shapes and sizes may be childishly simple By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:24:20 +0000 A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight. Full Article Animals
ape How to green your wallpaper By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:54:39 +0000 It might be time to give this oft-maligned home decor another chance. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ape Which is greener: Toilet paper or a bidet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:04:56 +0000 What’s the best way to be kind to Mother Nature when answering the call of nature? Here’s an example of why green choices aren’t always black and white. Full Article Responsible Living
ape Kavita Shukla keeps produce fresh with Fenugreen FreshPaper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:44:32 +0000 Kavita Shukla has created a way to keep many other fruits and vegetables fresh two to four times longer with an organic product. Full Article Leaderboard
ape William Baldwin goes paperless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:36:41 +0000 Steven Baldwin stars in 'Be My Valentine' on Hallmark Channel with Natalie Brown. Full Article Arts & Culture
ape Is the tourism industry helping great apes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:44:02 +0000 In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation. Full Article Travel
ape Grapefruit diet earns redemption, new study suggests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:59:11 +0000 Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ape Why do leaves have such different shapes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:10:43 +0000 Did you know that rounder leaves have greater daily light interception and carbon gain? Here's how and why plants change the shape of their leaves. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ape Pittsburgh's Center for Sustainable Landscapes is as green as it gets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:30:42 +0000 With the Living Building Challenge now under its belt, the facility is being heralded as one of the greenest buildings in the world. Full Article Remodeling & Design