ge Buzz Aldrin urges NASA to ditch the ISS and focus on Mars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 20:06:25 +0000 Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin says the $3.5 billion spent annually on the space station should go towards efforts to colonize Mars. Full Article Space
ge Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:04:53 +0000 NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars. Full Article Space
ge 9 mysterious images of Mars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:30:00 +0000 The fourth planet from the sun, Mars is one of our closest neighbors in the solar system, and yet it remains a mystery. Full Article Space
ge Katie Leclerc changes her diet, adopts deaf dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:58:50 +0000 Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.' Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:25:06 +0000 Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Suite Valentine: Eco-goodies at awards season gift lounge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:46:40 +0000 A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:16:56 +0000 'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Top dogs on Turkey Day: Don't forget to watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:51:57 +0000 We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event. Full Article Pets
ge 'Going Wild': Couch potato, troubled couple get a wakeup call in new Nat Geo show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:39:40 +0000 Former Hell's Angel Tim Medvetz plays the role of motivational 'bus driver' to a group of unlikely adventurers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Burgeoning bee buffers feed hungry honeybees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 21:58:26 +0000 Honey bees between pollination gigs still need to eat. Efforts are underway to keep them from starving when they’re off the clock. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ge How to make your refrigerator more efficient By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:28:39 +0000 This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses. Full Article Energy
ge Why the definition of sustainability must change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:54:05 +0000 The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently. Full Article Guest Columnist
ge This new soap molecule may change cleaning products forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:37:00 +0000 University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ge What climate change means for New England's maple trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 15:23:34 +0000 Trees in Vermont and New Hampshire are becoming stressed and are producing less syrup. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:42:58 +0000 Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge 13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:28:03 +0000 CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:28:58 +0000 A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:14:58 +0000 Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ge Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:22:57 +0000 NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast. Full Article Politics
ge Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:05:12 +0000 The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:25:01 +0000 President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future." Full Article Politics
ge Web game looks at U.S. policies that could end world hunger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:23:40 +0000 New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world. Full Article Politics
ge An Inconvenient Change: Why is it so hard? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:42:24 +0000 It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level? Full Article Guest Columnist
ge 108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 18:26:55 +0000 Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:05:18 +0000 Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:49:25 +0000 Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Ford using Big Data to fight climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:16:27 +0000 Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country. Full Article Transportation
ge John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:30:17 +0000 In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Curbing coal is inevitable (forget the political rhetoric) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:45:07 +0000 President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans. Full Article Energy
ge Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:52:52 +0000 Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March. Full Article Animals
ge Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:24:36 +0000 If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:28:37 +0000 Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge U.S. and China reach historic deal on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:14:28 +0000 In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:53:40 +0000 Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ge Yacon syrup, latest weight loss miracle potion, gets thumbs up from Dr. Oz By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 17:38:57 +0000 Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ge Gene variant raises diabetes risk tenfold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:07:36 +0000 Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ge 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
ge How Facebook knows when you'll get divorced (even before you do) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:26:59 +0000 Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last. Full Article Computers
ge What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:15:29 +0000 Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you? Full Article Computers
ge Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:57:10 +0000 With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013. Full Article Personal Finance
ge Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:28:34 +0000 The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page. Full Article Family Activities
ge How T-shirt sales changed an African boy's life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:52:28 +0000 Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ge General Mills backs off restrictive, no-lawsuit policy after backlash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:15:56 +0000 General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ge How social media affects body image By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:59:54 +0000 We know photos in magazine ads and TV commercials are altered, but are you aware of the Photoshopping on your friends' selfies? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ge After 5 years in shelter, dog gets adopted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:56:13 +0000 Thanks to the power of social media, Chester the pit bull spent his first Easter with his new family. Full Article Pets
ge Who needs 4 legs to get around? Not Pancake the cat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:36:11 +0000 Pancake was born with a skeletal deformity and has to rely on only her back legs, but it sure hasn't slowed her down. Full Article Pets
ge Palestinian wins Global Teacher Prize for work with refugee children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:18:23 +0000 Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:01:04 +0000 Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge How to donate money during international emergencies so it really helps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:50:39 +0000 When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts. Full Article Responsible Living
ge Want to change the world? Then get on this bus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:19:00 +0000 Do Good Bus offers a fun way to help others and make friends by connecting volunteers with community causes and each other. Full Article Responsible Living