id Valentine's Day full moon rises on Friday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:03:59 +0000 A full moon is rising for lovers on Valentine's Day, and it will be a Snow Moon. Full Article Space
id 7 DIY valentine ideas for science nerds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:15:30 +0000 Do electrical circuits and chemical elements make your heart sing? Check out these fun Valentine's Day designs. Full Article Family Activities
id Rescue dog thrilled by sea lion frenzy [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 19:18:32 +0000 A whale-spotting dog was overwhelmed by a recent swarm of sea lions and humpback whales in California's Monterey Bay. Full Article Animals
id When you drive your kids everywhere, they never learn where they are By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:25:48 +0000 Kids who are driven everywhere have a 'windshield perspective,' and never learn where they are. Full Article Family Activities
id The case for transforming Californian gridlock into a green energy source By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:02:20 +0000 California's congested freeways could be a boon for large-scale piezoelectric power generation. Full Article Energy
id Seattle is topping one of its famous floating bridges with light rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:42:09 +0000 The gridlock-relieving rapid transit project across Lake Washington is a world's first. Full Article Transportation
id A salute to Florida's Overseas Highway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:33:49 +0000 As the Florida Keys cleans up and dries out after Hurricane Irma, take a moment to recognize this 113-mile-long feat of American ingenuity. Full Article Transportation
id Respected architect proposes bridge linking Scotland and Ireland (and no one laughs) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:52:49 +0000 Following the repudiation of a proposed English Channel bridge, a less costly 'Celtic Connection' between Scotland and Northern Ireland gains traction. Full Article Transportation
id New York's Tappan Zee Bridge to live on as artificial reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 12:24:19 +0000 The Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River will at long last sleep with the fishes, thanks to the largest expansion of artificial reefs in N.Y. history. Full Article Transportation
id Venus, moon to offer Friday morning treat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:29:48 +0000 With daylight saving time still in effect across most of the United States and Canada, the sun is now rising at many localities after 7 a.m. local time. That me Full Article Space
id Private telescope will hunt for asteroids starting in 2017 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:01:22 +0000 A private space telescope mission that aims to discover 500,000 near-Earth asteroids is technically sound and on track for a 2017 launch, a review panel says. Full Article Space
id Did Venus give Earth the moon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:46:13 +0000 The Earth's moon may be a present from Venus, which once had a moon and then lost it. Full Article Space
id At what age should kids drink coffee? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:48:20 +0000 Should kids drink coffee? The answer depends heavily on the other sources of caffeine that are already in their diet. Full Article Protection & Safety
id Food allergy fears are real for kids, parents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:12:15 +0000 Many people are angry at Sony Pictures, calling out the filmmakers of "Peter Rabbit" for portraying the dangers of food allergies irresponsibly. Full Article Healthy Eating
id No vaccine? No school for kids in Oregon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:21:34 +0000 After 'Exclusion Day,' kids in Oregon without completed vaccination paperwork are sent home from school until the problem is solved. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
id Stop trying to find meaning in your kid's artwork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:39:43 +0000 For many children, realism isn't really the objective, so we should probably stop looking for that in their art. Full Article Arts & Culture
id Tech-addled kids have trouble holding a pencil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:01:15 +0000 In the Emoji Age, pencil-pushing may soon be a lost art. Full Article Arts & Culture
id Should kids with lice stay in school? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:11:08 +0000 Many school districts are reexamining ''no nit' policies that keep healthy kids out of the classroom. Full Article Protection & Safety
id Don't put kids' plastic dinnerware in dishwasher By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:32:58 +0000 American Academy of Pediatrics warns heat from dishwasher can cause toxins to leach into food. Full Article Healthy Eating
id What you need to know about the new child car seat guidelines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:26:34 +0000 The AAP clarified their child car seat guidelines to make them easier for parents to follow. Full Article Protection & Safety
id There's a lot of glyphosate in kids' cereals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:54:49 +0000 All of the oat-based cereals tested by EWG had traces of what the World Health Organization has named a "probable carcinogen." Full Article Healthy Eating
id Kids who create imaginary worlds grow up to be better at open-ended thinking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2018 02:58:20 +0000 Study finds that only 17 percent of children create deep imaginary worlds but they also exhibit higher levels of creativity. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
id Why kids shouldn't play football until they're 18 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:15:38 +0000 The doctor who discovered the dangers of concussions says kids should avoid high-impact sports until they are 18. Full Article Protection & Safety
id Sensitive Santas help autistic kids find the spirit of the season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:47:19 +0000 The holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle, and it can overwhelm children on the autism spectrum. Sensitive Santas can help bring seasonal joy. Full Article Family Activities
id Is your child an orchid or a dandelion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:21:00 +0000 'The Orchid and the Dandelion' by W. Thomas Boyce is part memoir and part child development theory about how kids react to circumstances, and how to help them. Full Article Family Activities
id When should a person be considered an adult? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:58:01 +0000 Forget 18. Research shows that the human brain does not fully mature until much later. Full Article Protection & Safety
id A child born with severe spina bifida has new mobility and new possibilities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:16:18 +0000 Today, Brody Moreland is a blur of motion as he chases toys. But for the first 6 months of his life, he barely moved. He was born with severe spina bifida. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
id Sexual healing? British nursing home provides strippers, prostitutes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:06:20 +0000 To provide complete care for its residents, Chaseley Trust, offers amenities such as a movie theater, a gymnasium and a pool table. And strippers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
id CDC: Sexually transmitted diseases have become a severe epidemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:35:46 +0000 Treating the country's 110 million STDs comes with a price tag of $16.7 billion a year. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
id Some female spiders need dinner before sex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:33:20 +0000 Certain female spiders are infamous for eating their partners after sex, but some actually pounce on suitors, fangs first, before mating. Full Article Animals
id New spider species plays peek-a-boo to find the best mate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:56:30 +0000 From the researcher who discovered peacock spiders, a new Australian spider species engages in a complex game to determine if a potential mate is a virgin. Full Article Animals
id Female dragonflies fake death to avoid males By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 00:59:04 +0000 Moorland hawker dragonfly demonstrates the lengths women must go to avoid the opposite sex. Full Article Animals
id Oil industry insider describes BP 'monster' lurking in the Gulf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:59:37 +0000 100,000 barrels per day and a tilting wellhead presage doomsday scenario, according to an industry insider. Full Article Research & Innovations
id Oil spill video harnesses the power of the 'F' word By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:03:51 +0000 Billed as the first charity 'F-bomb-athon' this is of the most satisfying rants about the BP oil spill yet. Do not listen in the presence of small children. Full Article Computers
id Legislation for idiots: State caps on high gas prices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:25:22 +0000 No, a state senator cannot single-handedly take down Big Oil. That only happens in Frank Capra movies. In real life, the petroleum giants always get their way. Full Article Transportation
id McDonald's gets rid of 'pink slime' in beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:03 +0000 The fast-food company denies that pressure from chef Jamie Oliver had anything to do with its decision. Full Article Healthy Eating
id USDA offers farmers more money to idle sensitive land By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:06:43 +0000 Officials will offer money to owners of environmentally sensitive farmland if they idle it in a conservation program instead of growing crops. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
id Pick Chow helps kids create 5 star meals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2012 13:50:06 +0000 The winner of the Apps for Healthy Kids contest sponsored by Let’s Move allows kids build a healthy meal from ingredients online, and they can send those meal Full Article Healthy Eating
id The USDA is embarrassingly under beef's power, and other evidence special interest groups have influence over our government By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:13:13 +0000 Looks like the USDA forgot its 'A' stands for all agriculture and not just beef this week, and Monsanto might have more power than the federal court system. It' Full Article Healthy Eating
id Michelle Obama talks up the new school lunches to kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:51:33 +0000 In a recently released video, the first lady talks up the healthy new choices that kids will see in their school lunches this year Full Article Healthy Eating
id How to avoid buying blood avocados By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:37:30 +0000 In Mexico, a drug cartel is extorting money from avocado producers and killing those who won’t pay. There’s no perfect way to avoid buying them. Full Article Healthy Eating
id Should sustainability info be included in dietary guidelines? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 23:25:35 +0000 Foods that are healthy also tend to be sustainable. Should the USDA guidelines reflect that? Full Article Healthy Eating
id Sugar gets called out in 2016 dietary guidelines (and meat, we're watching you) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:25:47 +0000 New dietary guidelines put a limit on added sugar, and changed their tune on dietary cholesterol. Good news for egg lovers. Full Article Healthy Eating
id EWG releases its own set of dietary guidelines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:39:00 +0000 On the heels of the government's dietary guidelines, Environmental Working Group releases its own version, free from food industry interference. Full Article Healthy Eating
id Beach nourishment works, but is it a good idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:55:01 +0000 Protecting private property by replenishing storm-damaged beaches may be an exercise in futility Full Article Wilderness & Resources
id Climate change doesn't exist in Florida, apparently By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:07:19 +0000 One of the states most at risk from climate change has reportedly banned officials from using the phrase 'climate change.' Full Article Climate & Weather
id Largest volcanic region on Earth found hidden underneath Antarctic ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 02:37:41 +0000 Geologists say they have found a range of volcanoes beneath the ice of Antarctica that rival those of east Africa and North America. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
id Florida's Egmont Key, home to wildlife and a wild history, is disappearing under rising seas By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sun, 14 Oct 2018 15:12:00 +0000 Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is rich with wildlife and history — and it's under siege from the waters that surround it. And it's only to get worse. Full Article Climate & Weather
id Alicia Silverstone baby-feeding video goes viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:10:13 +0000 Actress comes under fire after she reveals that she chews her toddler's food before feeding it to him. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
id Kate Middleton in hospital, pregnant with first child By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:30:29 +0000 Buckingham Palace finally puts the pregnancy rumors to rest by officially announcing that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting. Full Article Arts & Culture