9 Watch: 'The Audacity to Dream' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:15:05 +0000 Debuted earlier this month at the International Space University, this short film invites a new generation to imagine and explore the universe's secrets. Full Article Space
9 Ticket sales, NASA jets take off for Endeavour's flight to L.A. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:28:54 +0000 NASA deployed a few high-flying paparazzi to Hollywood to scout out the best photo spots for next month's arrival of one of its biggest stars: space shuttle End Full Article Space
9 Space Shuttle Endeavour's California trip delayed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:01:24 +0000 Space shuttle Endeavour's trip to California has been delayed by a weather front in its way. Full Article Space
9 Endeavour's landing in Los Angeles delayed to Sept. 21 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:08:38 +0000 Space shuttle Endeavour's highly anticipated arrival in Los Angeles has been deferred by a day. Full Article Space
9 How to watch Endeavour's journey online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:51:40 +0000 The space shuttle Endeavour will begin a three-day trip across the United States on Sept. 19, and you can catch some of that journey —the final piggyback flig Full Article Space
9 Space Shuttle Endeavour's journey condensed into amazing time-lapse video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:57:19 +0000 Space shuttle Endeavour, you're a star. A captivating new time-lapse movie has condensed Endeavour's recent three-day road trip to a Los Angeles museum into mer Full Article Space
9 How worms survived NASA's Columbia shuttle disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:51:19 +0000 The Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003 killed all 7 of its crew members, but a box of roundworms managed to survive the shuttle's disintegration. Full Article Space
9 15-year-old 'Astronaut Abby' sets her sights on Mars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:21 +0000 Teen sets ambitious goal to be the first astronaut on Mars, and she's harnessing the power of social media to make it happen. Full Article Family Activities
9 Did 'Star Trek' give rise to NASA's 'space shuttle'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 17:08:01 +0000 NASA's first space shuttle, the test orbiter Enterprise, was named after the fictional starship on "Star Trek." Full Article Space
9 China's Shenzhou 10 launches into space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:10:02 +0000 Three Chinese astronauts lifted off to spend 15 days in China's Tiangong 1 Module space station. Full Article Space
9 NASA's launch of sun observatory delayed by power outage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:59:56 +0000 NASA lost power on Sunday in California, delaying the launch of the IRIS sun observatory by one day. Full Article Space
9 Where to see NASA's space shuttles this summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:30:55 +0000 The last of NASA's retired space planes is officially on display for the public to enjoy. Full Article Space
9 Beyonce's use of Challenger disaster audio clip upsets astronauts' families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:38:04 +0000 Beyoncé ended the year on a sour note with members of the NASA community. Full Article Space
9 Why NASA's need for private space taxis is 'critical' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:10:11 +0000 Since the end of its space shuttle program, NASA is relying more and more on commercial space travel. Full Article Space
9 5 weird things launching into space on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:20:02 +0000 A miniature space farm, robot legs, and microbes collected by cheerleaders are just a few of the odd passengers headed to the International Space Station. Full Article Space
9 What is Yuri's Night? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:33:55 +0000 Here's how you can celebrate this April holiday honoring the first man in space. Full Article Space
9 NASA's crash test dummies redefine the role By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:59:21 +0000 NASA's crash dummies are worlds tougher than their car-testing cousins. Full Article Space
9 Google's 'Project Sunroof' offers new take on home solar potential By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:44:49 +0000 Want to see if your home is a good fit for solar? Project Sunroof offers a decent snapshot from your web browser. Full Article Energy
9 How to 'cool down' sunlight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:58:55 +0000 Breakthrough technology that separates the heat of sunlight from the light will help to improve solar cell efficiency. Full Article Research & Innovations
9 In Japan, work kicks off on the world's largest floating solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:26:27 +0000 At a reservoir outside of Tokyo, water and electricity do indeed mix. Full Article Energy
9 Guess what Disney's new solar farm looks like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:42:38 +0000 20-acre solar installation near Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park has begun supplying clean energy this spring. Full Article Arts & Culture
9 Washington's largest rooftop solar array will be atop an IKEA store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:26:11 +0000 As it turns out, the Swedish retailer's rooftop power plants are also the biggest in several other states. Full Article Energy
9 China launches world's largest floating solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 21:02:55 +0000 You might be familiar with floating wind turbines, but what about floating solar panels? Full Article Energy
9 America's mayors are the renewable energy champions we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:22:22 +0000 At the 85th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, leaders pledge to make the switch to 100% renewable energy by 2035. Full Article Energy
9 This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:43:02 +0000 China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.) Full Article Energy
9 This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:26:00 +0000 Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
9 World's first solar-powered theme park is coming to New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:27:01 +0000 Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun. Full Article Energy
9 Today's tobacco field, tomorrow's solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:48:52 +0000 Lives would be saved and farmers would enjoy a healthy profit from the switch from tobacco to solar, according to a Michigan Tech-led case study. Full Article Energy
9 Seawater Greenhouse brings agriculture to world's harshest environments By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:28:11 +0000 British tech startup Seawater Greenhouse makes the impossible feat of growing crops in arid regions possible with the help of plenty of sunshine and saltwater. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
9 What's the environmental cost of a loaf of bread? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:21:47 +0000 If you thought the plastic bag waste from a loaf was a big problem, wait till you find out what's even more damaging. Full Article Healthy Eating
9 Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 17:29:35 +0000 The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses. Full Article Remodeling & Design
9 What's your plastic bag fee comfort zone? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Aug 2017 18:52:00 +0000 In the 2 years since the U.K. imposed a 5-pence fee, about a third of shoppers still use plastic bags. What price would change your habits? Full Article Responsible Living
9 There's a new way to forage in New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:48:22 +0000 Swale, a barge repurposed into a 'floating food forest,' lets people pick and eat produce for free. Full Article Healthy Eating
9 More than 55 percent of Earth's ocean surface is occupied by industrial fishing vessels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:42:48 +0000 Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
9 Canada's biggest national park is under siege By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:18:36 +0000 A new study suggests the UNESCO status of Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park is in danger. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
9 Pickens: 'I know what the people want' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:15:16 +0000 T. Boone Pickens, the founder of BP Capital Management, joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the town hall meetings he's been holding across the country on the Full Article Energy
9 Hutchison's replacement will have big anti-environment shoes to fill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:43:46 +0000 The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record. Full Article Politics
9 Kevin Costner seeks dismissal of Stephen Baldwin's lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:26:29 +0000 Actor says Stephen Baldwin's claims that he was duped out of shares in his oil separation company are untrue. Full Article Arts & Culture
9 How would you feel if the spill wasn't BP's fault? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:57:04 +0000 A new report provides a possible scapegoat for BP in last year’s oil spill. Investigators say the blame for the disaster does not lie with BP but instead with Full Article Energy
9 Jindal's fundraiser tied to BP oil spill cleanup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:30:01 +0000 Raising campaign funds is a difficult balancing act for the Louisiana governor. Full Article Politics
9 Lisa Murkowski's new offshore drilling plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0000 The Alaskan's idea may be a first step towards compromise on offshore drilling permits, but other concerns could sink it. Full Article Politics
9 BP's plans to drill create headaches for Obama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:29:19 +0000 President Obama has a tricky balancing act to perform as BP plans to resume offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Politics
9 Robert Redford presents 'Stories from the Gulf' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:18:58 +0000 Planet Green to premiere new documentary about the impact on Gulf residents of the largest oil spill in American history. Full Article Arts & Culture
9 HBO to premiere 'Saving Pelican 895' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:28:14 +0000 Documentary will offer a bird’s-eye view of conservationists’ efforts to save wildlife affected by the disaster. Full Article Arts & Culture
9 A 'SpOILed' defense of fossil fuels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:41:44 +0000 This new documentary is a love song to Big Oil, and it's underwritten by oil and gas interests. Watch the trailer with awe and wonder. Full Article Arts & Culture
9 'The Big Fix': Documentary says Gulf oil spill crisis isn't over By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:22:30 +0000 Filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Harrell Tickell used their cameras to expose the ugly truth about the spill, when it became clear that the problems are ongoing and Full Article Arts & Culture
9 The craziest oil spill painting you've probably seen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:53:36 +0000 What's your interpretation of this bizarre painting found on the news sharing site Reddit? Full Article Energy
9 MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:34:16 +0000 While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history. Full Article Politics
9 What's killing the Gulf of Mexico's dolphins? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:32:42 +0000 Two years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf is still suffering a historic dolphin die-off. Experts say oil is a likely culprit, but evidence remains elusive. Full Article Animals
9 Marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais receives $500,000 MacArthur 'genius' grant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:58:09 +0000 Nancy Rabalais has spent a lifetime documenting the effect of ocean "dead zones." The Louisiana researcher has increased our understanding of these hypoxic zone Full Article Research & Innovations