ia New radiation-proof underwear can protect your privates from Fukushima fallout By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:01:37 +0000 A Japanese company is looking to profit from continuing fears about Fukushima radiation, by selling radiation-proof underwear. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ia How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:45:07 +0000 Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks. Full Article Energy
ia Did kitty litter contribute to a radiation leak? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 13:34:45 +0000 So-called "green" kitty litter may be a good idea for eco-conscious cat lovers, but it's a bad idea for nuclear waste storage. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia How a viable nuclear fusion reactor really could change the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:01:40 +0000 Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world. Full Article Energy
ia Fukushima radiation detected off California coast By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:34:31 +0000 Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Highest concentrations of Fukushima radiation in U.S. waters detected near San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:57:47 +0000 Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:30:27 +0000 They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created. Full Article Energy
ia MIT researchers develop world's most accurate solar potential software for rooftops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:41:56 +0000 The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels. Full Article Energy
ia California's thirst lifts mountains, triggers earthquakes along San Andreas Fault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 13:15:58 +0000 With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Everyone wants to help rebuild Columbia River Gorge (but it's not time yet) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:53:15 +0000 While wildfires burn Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, volunteers are eager to help rebuild it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Ian Somerhalder turns spy for eco-thriller 'Time Framed' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:34:09 +0000 Environmental activist and 'Vampire Diaries' star releases a trailer for his new green-themed web series Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Lilliputian London home hits the market with a giant-sized price tag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:34:46 +0000 In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower. Full Article At Home
ia 10 fanciful and far-out design concepts for London's new pedestrian bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:30:14 +0000 Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Acrophobia and aquatics collide at London 'sky pool' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:40:04 +0000 Just imagine floating high above the city in a clear-bottomed swimming pool. Or not. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ia Use the power of pineapple for a homemade facial scrub By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:42:19 +0000 This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ia It's so cold, Niagara Falls is an icy wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:34:21 +0000 Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape. Full Article Climate & Weather
ia Marriage isn't the ticket to better health after all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:23:23 +0000 Some studies show that marriage actually has a negative health effect. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ia Chia pudding: A breakfast rich in omega-3 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:14:57 +0000 Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day. Full Article Healthy Eating
ia Eating insects: Vegans, vegetarians weigh in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:44:57 +0000 Insects are lower impact and could replace meat in the American diet, but what do the veggies think? Full Article Healthy Eating
ia Drink wine, help alleviate world poverty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:20:45 +0000 Whole Foods is donating a portion of the proceeds from wines to Whole Planet Foundation to fund poverty alleviation in areas where they source products. Full Article Beverages
ia Lab, sweet lab: NIST Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility opens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:03 +0000 Inside a rather humdrum-looking suburban Washington, D.C., home, the typical family of 4 is replaced by a virtual clan as part of a $2.5M effort to test energy- Full Article At Home
ia 6 delicious recipes to add chia seeds to your daily diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Chia seeds are touted for their fantastic health benefits. And thankfully there's a way to get them into just about every meal. Full Article Recipes
ia Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:08:32 +0000 Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ia Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:58:25 +0000 The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires. Full Article Animals
ia Satan possesses those who practice yoga, says Virginia politico By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:19:58 +0000 Beware the downward dog, warns E. W. Jackson, the Virginia Republican party’s nominee for lieutenant governor. Full Article Politics
ia Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:43:53 +0000 Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ia RAN hangs banner at Niagra Falls By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:19:21 +0000 RAN targets Tar Sands oil with dramatic banner at Niagra Falls urging President Obama to 'just say no' to dirty oil. Full Article Research & Innovations
ia Film decries Canadian oil mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:57:59 +0000 ‘Dirty Oil’ slams Canada’s oil extraction industry, calling it one of the world’s most polluting industrial projects. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Reaction to Canadian oil sands report is all over the place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:50:19 +0000 A Canadian report on the environmental and health risks of the Alberta tar sands has a little something for everybody. Full Article Energy
ia Could pipeline money bias Susan Rice? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:45:57 +0000 The U.N. ambassador is considered a top candidate for secretary of State, but her stock in the firm behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline has raised eyebrows. Full Article Politics
ia Giant squid caught on camera in U.S. waters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:41:58 +0000 Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent. Full Article Animals
ia William Kamkwamba on the Daily Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:20:02 +0000 The Malawian inventor who built a windmill at the age of 14 stopped in last night for a visit with the Daily Show's Jon Stewart. Full Article Energy
ia Shake off the bah-humbugs with Dial-a-Carol By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:07:43 +0000 Need holiday cheer? Call Dial-a-Carol 24/7 for a festive boost. Full Article Family Activities
ia Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:30:55 +0000 An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Watch 28 trombones gracefully cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:46:00 +0000 You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Fracking disclosure tested by recent spill in Pennsylvania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 22:16:35 +0000 Despite leading the charge for voluntary disclosure of fracking chemicals, Chesapeake Energy is now resisting revealing what was spilled during a blowout in Pen Full Article Energy
ia 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
ia New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:55:05 +0000 A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa. Full Article Travel
ia Peruvian glacier breaks apart causing tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:55:51 +0000 More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake. Full Article Research & Innovations
ia Was Discovery 'too soon' on disaster special promo? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:13:37 +0000 'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California By blog.nature.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:31:56 +0000 The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Ann Coulter says radiation is good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:05:07 +0000 In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, conservative author Ann Coulter tells Bill O'Reilly that radiation is actually beneficial to humans. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ia Japanese cities hand out radiation monitors to children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:30:36 +0000 Kids living just outside the evacuation zone will be tested for cumulative radiation exposure. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ia 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
ia Fukushima radiation leak the same as 76 million bananas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:49:02 +0000 An odd, fruity equation provides perspective on the amount of radioactive water leaking into the Pacific. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia East Coast tsunami of 1817 triggered by Bermuda Triangle quake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:29:18 +0000 Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
ia Evidence of 500-year-old monster tsunami found in Hawaiian sinkhole By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:37:29 +0000 A powerful earthquake in Alaska sent towering waves up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall crashing down on Hawaii about 500 years ago Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia What did we learn from Indian Ocean tsunami? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:03:50 +0000 Two documentaries revisit the 2004 disaster and explore how science has advanced since then. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Eruption adds to Indonesian island's pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:31:46 +0000 Volcano erupts on Indonesian island of Sulawesi, which had already been hit by a 7.5 earthquake and a tsunami. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Georgia-Pacific unit launches new sustainability campaign By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:45:44 +0000 Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, which recently received SFI chain-of-custody certification, has launched a new sustainability campaign. Full Article Green Workplace