why Odd gadget holds both a smartphone and a baby bottle. But why? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:24:50 +0000 Is the idea behind Swipe & Feed smartphone/baby bottle combo genius or ridiculous? Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
why Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:47:19 +0000 Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Why we should eat crickets instead of cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:05:42 +0000 'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Why the giant heads of 43 presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 13:28:04 +0000 Dozens of massive president heads sit in a field in Virginia, waiting for a new home in a museum. Full Article Arts & Culture
why Why sleep deprivation is an issue for kids By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:15:00 +0000 Video: Getting enough shut-eye really matters for children, and those who are poor need it the most. Full Article Family Activities
why Why everyone should read 'The Book of Joy' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:14:59 +0000 When the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen. Full Article Responsible Living
why Why you need to take a Swedish 'year walk' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:17:21 +0000 The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements. Full Article Arts & Culture
why Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:19:25 +0000 The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked. Full Article Arts & Culture
why Why does Easter move around on the calendar? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:23:29 +0000 The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. Full Article Arts & Culture
why Why Volkswagen should revive the retro Microbus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:10:07 +0000 Why Volkswagen should bring back the Microbus. Full Article Transportation
why Why pu-erh tea is my new favorite thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:02:21 +0000 This ancient tea from the Yunnan province in China has numerous health benefits and tastes wonderful. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
why Oil cleansing: Why would I want to do that? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:43:53 +0000 The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
why Why you should learn how to breathe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:31:51 +0000 Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
why Why I started to eat white rice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:02:12 +0000 I love brown rice, but we eat white rice now. Find out why. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Infographic: Why green is the most cost-effective way to live By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:29:00 +0000 How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you. Full Article Responsible Living
why Why the Tesla Model X is a home run By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:02:06 +0000 The new electric crossover is a slam-dunk because it's built on an existing platform; and because it takes all the sting out of owning an electric car -- or an Full Article Transportation
why Why Mr. Potato Head is looking a bit wonky these days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:30:00 +0000 A malformed version of the well-accessorized spud is raising awareness of food waste in the U.K. Full Article Responsible Living
why Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:30:26 +0000 Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message. Full Article Climate & Weather
why Why is my face puffy in the morning? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:04:00 +0000 If your puffy face isn't the result of a medical issue, there are likely some lifestyle reasons. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
why No kombucha in the stores? Here's why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:24:14 +0000 Kombucha, the fermented tea drink that's exploding in popularity, was recently pulled from stores shelves across the nation after regulators found higher than e Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Why the foods we love are disappearing (and how we can save them) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2016 20:41:08 +0000 A book by Simran Sethi called "Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of the Foods We Love" documents the loss and looks for solutions. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Maple syrup: Why the real stuff makes all the difference By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:56:08 +0000 Real maple syrup is worth the extra expense, but why choose maple syrup over other natural sweeteners like honey or sugar? Here's why and what to look for. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Why is Amazon buying Whole Foods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:07:25 +0000 Amazon is buying Whole Foods, though the stores will operate as a separate unit from Amazon. Full Article Green Workplace
why Why it's time to ditch baby carrots By www.bklynbread.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:29:43 +0000 They may be convenient, but baby carrots — and what they represent — sure are wasteful. Full Article Guest Columnist
why 12 recipes that prove why apples rule the holidays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:53:00 +0000 These recipes provide delicious ways to serve up this amazing superfood. Full Article Recipes
why Why you need to shave your avocados By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0000 The latest Pinterest-worthy food trend further solidifies the avocado as one of the world's most versatile and beloved fruits. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:04:05 +0000 These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Why morning yoga beats a cup of coffee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:16:54 +0000 Forgo the cuppa Joe, and start your morning with yoga moves guaranteed to get you awake and ready for the day. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
why Why we should have little altars everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:04:41 +0000 A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
why Why are yoga poses named after animals? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
why Why it's OK to practice distracted meditation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:19:13 +0000 Meditation still works even if you can't completely clear your mind of distractions. Just keep gently pushing those thoughts away. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
why Why we shouldn't shrug off the latest pipeline spill(s) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:30:42 +0000 U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Why your sunscreen is bad for coral reefs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:13:32 +0000 But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Why we must protect the ocean's 'twilight zone' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:35:10 +0000 Deep in the ocean is a 'twilight zone' teeming with 1 million undiscovered species, yet fishing there isn't regulated. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:22:00 +0000 New research suggests listening to music kills creativity. Full Article Healthy Spaces
why Why you should care about the looming helium shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:19:42 +0000 The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Giant hole mysteriously forms in Siberia, and nobody knows why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:35:16 +0000 The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:11:30 +0000 The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why 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
why Why restoring Atlanta's urban forest matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:28:39 +0000 An inside look at the 4-year effort to restore Atlanta's Fernbank Forest, a 65-acre forest within the city. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
why Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 19:21:57 +0000 With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills. Full Article Healthy Eating
why Jesse Eisenberg explains why his family celebrates 'Thanksliving' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:58:30 +0000 'Batman v Superman' star says his Thanksgiving tradition is all about respect for animals. Full Article Arts & Culture
why Why Black Friday is such a sign of the times By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:59:35 +0000 As the middle class disappears, the rich go hiking and the poor fight over bargains. Full Article Personal Finance
why Why some people love animals and others, not so much By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:57:34 +0000 Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services. Full Article Pets
why There's a newly discovered Amazon tribe, but here's why we're not contacting them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:08:43 +0000 Based on our mostly destructive history of interacting with isolated cultures, we should stay away. Full Article Arts & Culture
why Mystery of why the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is getting colder might finally be solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:47:44 +0000 The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales. Full Article Climate & Weather
why CO2 101: Why is carbon dioxide bad? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:07:42 +0000 We hear a lot about carbon dioxide when we talk about climate change, but sometimes here's why too much CO2 in the atmosphere is a bad thing. Full Article Climate & Weather
why Why kangaroos emit less methane when they ... um ... you know, pass gas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:53:10 +0000 Scientists have known this for a while now, but new research gives us more information about why kangaroos are so much more efficient than cows. Full Article Climate & Weather
why What is methane and why should you care? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 19:55:07 +0000 Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also Full Article Energy
why Why the Arctic is becoming a 'giant Slushie' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:03:01 +0000 Long-term thinning of Arctic sea ice combined with an intense, windy storm over the Arctic in early August contributed to a new record low for sea-ice extent, s Full Article Wilderness & Resources