ia Teens serenade John Williams with 'Star Wars' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:10:47 +0000 John Williams even comes out to greet the two teenagers after their finish their recital. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia 'Inferno' fueled by apocalyptic Malthusian theory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:34:46 +0000 New film, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown, warns of humanity's demise from unchecked population growth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia What are natural flavors vs. artificial flavors? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:00:46 +0000 Are natural flavors better and safer than artificial flavors? The answer may surprise you. Here's everything you need to know about flavor engineering. Full Article Healthy Eating
ia Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:57:13 +0000 Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills. Full Article Energy
ia 10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:16:05 +0000 Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact. Full Article At Home
ia 26 brilliant bathroom hacks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:20:08 +0000 From cleaning your tub with fruit to organizing towels, try these quick tricks for the loo. Full Article At Home
ia Sunlight may help kill dust-based bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:34:39 +0000 Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ia The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:25:11 +0000 Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia Full Article At Home
ia British home improvement giants to banish bee-harming products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:48 +0000 Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ia Help Cascadian Farm 'Bee Friendlier' to pollinators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:27:01 +0000 Donating money to help the bees is as easy as adding a mustache to your cat's (or your friend's) photo. Full Article Healthy Eating
ia Lawn care giant announces plan to phase out bee-harming pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:00:17 +0000 Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ia Watch: Toxic West Virginia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 05:42:03 +0000 VBS.TV took a trip to West Virginia to investigate the evils of mountaintop removal mining. Take some time today and watch this. Full Article Energy
ia EPA's role becoming political issue in Appalachia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:32:18 +0000 Some see the EPA's regulation of mining in the region as federal overreach. Politicians are running against the agency in November's election. Full Article Politics
ia Fracking wastewater devours all life in West Virginia forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:04:22 +0000 Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Gold mine vs. old mine in Transylvania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:18:23 +0000 Romania's president wants to mine for gold in Transylvania — even if it means destroying a 2,000-year-old Roman mine and historic site in the process. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Why asteroid mining is a smart financial move By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:17:46 +0000 Science fiction dreams of mining riches from asteroids only make sense if humans can make it worth their time and effort. The new Planetary Resources group back Full Article Space
ia Are there diamonds in Antarctica? It's possible, scientists say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:37:08 +0000 But for now only the penguins can enjoy them. (Turns out, mining is illegal in Antarctica.) Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia 10 elements crucial to modern life that you've probably never heard of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:54:51 +0000 Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia In Appalachia, even miners want to leave coal behind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:40:52 +0000 Coal mines are destroying the life that its miners have come to know through pollution and job loss. Full Article Energy
ia Mysterious Pennsylvania ice mine only produces ice in the summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:36:05 +0000 Coudersport Ice Mine is located in the Appalachian Mountains. Full Article Travel
ia Hints of colonial pollution hidden in Andean ice cap By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:39:24 +0000 Traces of air pollution from 16th-century Spanish silver mines were discovered deep inside an ice cap in the Peruvian Andes Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Appalachia flattened by as much as 40 percent by mining practices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Feb 2016 10:51:55 +0000 Mountaintop removal mining is one of the most destructive forms of resource extraction, and it's taking its toll. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia This giant golden egg is a place for sweaty Swedes to get together and incubate new ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:12:51 +0000 An eye-catching community sauna is a symbol of rebirth for the arctic mining town of Kiruna, which is being forced to move 2 miles to the east. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Infrared radiation could be the next big source of renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:02:07 +0000 The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study. Full Article Energy
ia Clothes dryers added to list of Energy Star-qualifying appliances By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 21:01:30 +0000 Congratulations, washing machine, your lonely days are now over as clothes dryers have become, at long last, eligible for Energy Star certification. Full Article At Home
ia Why are dogs turning blue in India? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:24:36 +0000 Officials determined the color is caused by pollution in the nearby Kasadi river, and shut down a factory accused of dumping dye. Full Article Pets
ia Mariana Trench contains 'startling' amounts of plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:45:39 +0000 New study reveals animals in ocean trenches are digesting plastic. Full Article Research & Innovations
ia No, this lake in India isn't covered in snow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 17:13:18 +0000 If it isn't covered in toxic foam, Bellandur Lake in Bangalore is catching fire. The residents have complained Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia He traveled from California to Hawaii on a paddleboard — and he didn't like what he saw By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:49:58 +0000 Spanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa is the first to cross the Pacific on a paddleboard. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Smithsonian festival will kick off shuttle Discovery's new career By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:16:30 +0000 NASA's space shuttle Discovery is set to land in Washington, D.C. this April, where the now retired fleet leader — the world's most flown spacecraft — will Full Article Space
ia Space-flown Buzz Lightyear heads to Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:19 +0000 After 467 days in orbit and a ticker-tape parade, a special litte astronaut will live out its days at the National Air and Space Museum. Full Article Space
ia Shuttle Discovery's 'ride' to Smithsonian arrives in Florida By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:44 +0000 The modified-Boeing 747, known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center here on April 10. The jumbo jetliner came in f Full Article Space
ia Iconic space shuttle moves into Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:44:24 +0000 Dailey, director of the museum, in a statement released Monday. "At the Udvar-Hazy Center, Discovery will be seen by millions of people in the coming years, esp Full Article Space
ia 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
ia How to see space shuttle Endeavour fly over California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:56:43 +0000 The space shuttle Endeavour takes to the skies above California for its last-ever flight today, Sept. 21, giving observers from Sacramento to Los Angeles a one Full Article Space
ia Space shuttle Endeavour preps for parade, the final leg of its California tour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:08:13 +0000 Space shuttle Endeavour, now a permanent resident of the state of California, has traded its winged chariot for a set of custom wheels. Full Article Space
ia Space shuttle begins 2-day road trip to California Science Center By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0000 Space shuttle Endeavour has hit the road in Los Angeles to start its two-day journey to its new home. Full Article Space
ia Space Shuttle Endeavour exhibit thrills crowds in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:21:35 +0000 Amidst much fanfare, the new museum display featuring retired space shuttle Endeavour opened to the media and invited guests here on Oct. 30. Full Article Space
ia 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
ia 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
ia Santiago Metro to get big boost from wind, sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:04:00 +0000 Within a few years, most of the power for Chile's sprawling subway system will come from renewable energy. Full Article Energy
ia 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
ia California becomes first state to require solar panels on new homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 12:12:09 +0000 California approved new rules that require new homes and low-rise apartment buildings to use solar panels starting in 2020. Full Article Energy
ia 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
ia Canned wines to try for Memorial Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 17:24:05 +0000 Go ahead and drink wine from a can this summer, but remember: It's not fine wine; it's fun wine. Full Article Beverages
ia Italians are balking at a new produce bag fee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:38:21 +0000 Plastic bags are bad, for sure. But a new fee for produce bags is angering some ... and you're not even allowed to bring your reusables! Full Article Responsible Living
ia 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
ia Oil spill continues to haunt politicians By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:05:22 +0000 Hindsight is 20/20 and there will be a lot of 20/20 analysis as the oil spill commission continues to drop bombshells from the behind-the-scenes reports of what Full Article Politics
ia Deepwater Horizon tar balls laden with deadly bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:56:18 +0000 Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Hurricane Isaac deposits oil, possibly from Deepwater Horizon, on Louisiana beaches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:19:17 +0000 More than 12 miles of Louisiana coast have been closed to fishing following the discovery of tar balls and other toxins. Full Article Wilderness & Resources