irs The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:20:46 +0000 Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
irs Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
irs Hanoi gets first CSA farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:53:43 +0000 Farmers who were once wary of selling produce to ‘city people’ now have 300 regular customers, make more money, and don't get headaches. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
irs First drive: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:54:31 +0000 The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip. Full Article Transportation
irs Detroit Auto Show: A first look at the new Ford Fusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:05:46 +0000 Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too. Full Article Transportation
irs Meet Julia, Sesame Street's first kid with autism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:40:37 +0000 Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted. Full Article Family Activities
irs First drive: 2014 Honda Accord PHEV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:37:45 +0000 Honda will enter the plug-in hybrid market with the early 2013 release of the Accord PHEV. Full Article Transportation
irs Is this America's first electric school bus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:42:55 +0000 The all-electric bus costs about $175,000 but is expected to help school districts save $11,000 per year in fuel costs. Full Article Transportation
irs Dark matter 'hairs' may grow out of Earth By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:57:54 +0000 Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe. Full Article Space
irs NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:10:13 +0000 NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away. Full Article Space
irs Older people aren't rocking in chairs, so why do we still treat them that way? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:37:30 +0000 In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
irs How to make 5 skin-enhancing elixirs at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:36:07 +0000 A good diet alone may not be enough to get glowing skin, but you can make your own beauty elixirs and tonics to feed your skin from the inside out. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
irs Baby koala aces first checkup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:20:10 +0000 Soak in the cuteness of this baby koala after her first checkup at the San Diego Zoo. Full Article Animals
irs New Zealand opens Paparoa Track, first new 'Great Walk' in 25 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:48:39 +0000 New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain. Full Article Travel
irs Welcome to Niue, the first country recognized as a Dark Sky Place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:51:13 +0000 The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night. Full Article Travel
irs World's first DNA factory gets underway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:11:07 +0000 Facility makes DNA parts for biologists to use in experiments. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs World's first man-made photosynthetic 'leaf' could produce oxygen for astronauts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:45:05 +0000 Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:27:57 +0000 A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water. Full Article Animals
irs Africa gets its first people-powered soccer pitch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:06:46 +0000 Although solar panels do most of the heavy lifting, so to speak. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs First wave energy station in U.S. generates power in Hawaii By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:44:31 +0000 Wave power has the potential to supply 25 percent of the nation's energy. Full Article Energy
irs Coping with our first real chicken emergency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 20:56:46 +0000 Our first fowl emergency was truly a lesson in home healthcare. Full Article Animals
irs World's cutest endangered animal photographed for first time in over 2 decades By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 02:06:45 +0000 The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda. Full Article Animals
irs Scientists identify world's first fully warm-blooded fish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 03:04:44 +0000 The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds. Full Article Animals
irs Glowing sea turtle is the first biofluorescent reptile ever found By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:01:08 +0000 Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are. Full Article Animals
irs 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
irs World's rarest whale captured on video for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:03:30 +0000 Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar. Full Article Animals
irs Sharks witnessed hunting and killing a whale for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jan 2016 07:11:31 +0000 A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey. Full Article Animals
irs 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
irs Great white shark caught sleeping on film for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:50:09 +0000 Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye. Full Article Animals
irs Giant shipworm the size of a baseball bat found alive for first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 03:59:43 +0000 Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares. Full Article Animals
irs 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
irs For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:11:10 +0000 In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment. Full Article Climate & Weather
irs The First Electric Locomotive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:52:10 +0000 The First Electric Locomotive Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
irs Vampire power is back, and it's thirstier than ever in the new smart home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:14:57 +0000 We're getting more and more smart devices with teensy little idle loads — but they're adding up fast. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
irs MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:01 +0900 ・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency Full Article
irs Thirsty olive trees create healthier virgin olive oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:40:33 +0000 When olive trees receive less water, their fruit produces oil with more phytoprostanes, and that's a good thing. Full Article Healthy Eating
irs Global Seed Vault authorizes first-ever seed withdrawal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:33:45 +0000 The Arctic repository is making the unprecedented move to assist researchers sidelined by Syria’s Civil War. Full Article Climate & Weather
irs 10 of the country's best state and county fairs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:41:07 +0000 These grand get-togethers take us back to America's farming roots. Demolition derbies, pig shows, rides and fried everything await. Full Article Arts & Culture
irs Rescued baby pig feels the sun for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:18:08 +0000 Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home. Full Article Animals
irs Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:06:28 +0000 Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program. Full Article Pets
irs Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 16:19:40 +0000 Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels. Full Article Animals
irs World's first animal terminal under construction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:58:56 +0000 The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people. Full Article Animals
irs Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:11:58 +0000 Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa. Full Article Animals
irs Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:44:03 +0000 The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs Wild grey seal filmed 'clapping' on camera for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:18:25 +0000 Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time. Full Article Animals
irs Seagulls like food better if humans touch it first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:25:04 +0000 Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first. Full Article Animals
irs The first gray wolf in more than 100 years may have returned to northern France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:53:21 +0000 A surveillance camera may have captured an image of the elusive European gray wolf. Full Article Animals
irs Venice to become first algae-powered city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:55:04 +0000 The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:01:17 +0000 While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation. Full Article Transportation
irs London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:31:42 +0000 Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K. Full Article Transportation