and NASA video captures comet, Earth and Mercury together By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:37:01 +0000 A video from a NASA spacecraft studying the sun has captured an unexpected sight. Full Article Space
and How to see Mercury and 2 comets in the pre-dawn sky this week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:40:01 +0000 This week in the hour before sunrise early morning stargazers will get a double treat: the planet Mercury and two special comets. Full Article Space
and How much do you know about the birds and the bees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:52:58 +0000 Test your knowledge of the wild world of animal mating. Full Article Animals
and How much do you know about pandas? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:00:31 +0000 From what they eat to wear they live, test your giant panda knowledge with this quiz. Full Article Animals
and How smart are you about crows and ravens? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:15:27 +0000 Crows and ravens are some of the smartest animals on the planet. So what do you know about them? Full Article Animals
and What does your handwriting reveal about you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:19:31 +0000 Want to delve inside someone's subconscious? Graphology might hold a key. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Think you know rocks, minerals and gemstones? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:37:15 +0000 How well-versed are you with our planet's fascinating geology? Test your knowledge and find out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and How much do you know about birds and bees (and other pollinators)? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 11:58:46 +0000 Life across the globe depends on bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators. Test your knowledge about these vital creatures. Full Article Animals
and How were these iconic landforms created? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:03:00 +0000 They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and The Earth's mountains, rocks and water bodies are ancient. Do you know how old they are? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:43:26 +0000 The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Guess the health benefits of these herbs and spices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:32:25 +0000 Sure herbs and spices taste wonderful, but do you know what benefits they provide to your body? Full Article Healthy Eating
and Study reveals gaps between Tea Party and everyone else on energy policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:58:20 +0000 A study from the Civil Society Institute reveals that party lines divide many people's feelings about global warming, energy independence and green jobs. Here a Full Article Politics
and Bin Laden and oil: Some things change, others stay the same By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2011 20:09:11 +0000 In the 10 years since Osama bin Laden became a household name, we have fought a war on terror, watched oil prices skyrocket and continued to get oil from the sa Full Article Politics
and Mark Ruffalo urges tar sands action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:56:15 +0000 Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Arts & Culture
and In rural India, solar power is the cheap and easy option By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:13:01 +0000 Harish Hande launched his solar company to dispel the myth that renewable energy was too expensive for poor people. The West could learn something from him. Full Article Energy
and For this romantic couple, home was an island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:43:10 +0000 For almost 40 years, Art and Nan Kellam lived off-grid on a Maine island, eschewing modern technology, but not each other. Full Article Responsible Living
and Solar industry is evolving — and experiencing growing pains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 20:14:42 +0000 A well-known Chinese solar power company has filed for bankruptcy, but this may actually be a sign of health for the industry. Full Article Energy
and Spanish island first to be powered only by wind, water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:00 +0000 El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity. Full Article Energy
and Let the Guest-Imator help create the perfect (and less wasteful) Thanksgiving meal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:06:14 +0000 The Guest-Imator is a digital portion calculator that even considers the amount of leftovers you want to have. It works for vegan meals, too. Full Article Healthy Eating
and The Netherlands has too much cow poop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:28:31 +0000 Illegal dung dumping is on the rise as the already-strong Dutch dairy sector continues to grow. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
and Why we need time alone and time with other people to thrive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:33:53 +0000 We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
and Science and sensibility: The danger of jargon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:44:22 +0000 Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns. Full Article Research & Innovations
and Hackers break into university in attempt to revive 'Climategate' scandal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:57:41 +0000 'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir Full Article Climate & Weather
and Israeli researchers host competition to find best robotic handshake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:48:09 +0000 Are the days of 'Star Wars'-type droids upon us? Israeli researchers host a tournament to see who can create a robot with the most human handshake. Full Article Research & Innovations
and TVs and a little yellow sticker: An easy and cheap way to save energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:14:34 +0000 Empowering consumers to make smart decisions can change the marketplace and shrink our national energy footprint. Full Article Energy
and Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:55:59 +0000 Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed? Full Article Computers
and Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:06:55 +0000 A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
and Take a foodstagram and help feed the hungry By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:45 +0000 FoodShareFilter aims to sell its Instagram filter specially made for food pics and donate the money to an El Salvadorian charity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
and Motes: Remote sensors that transmit temperature, light intensity and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 18:11:28 +0000 If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo, Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
and How new electronics can withstand body fluids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:09:58 +0000 Innovative technology enables electronic devices to function in contact with body tissues. Full Article Research & Innovations
and Lost beagle found after 9 days (and 1,000 searchers and a helicopter) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:20:43 +0000 Benny the beagle was the subject of a 1,000-person search that also involved a helicopter. Full Article Pets
and 10 (almost) deserted islands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:11:49 +0000 While there are no remaining unmapped islands waiting to be discovered, these destinations live up to the deserted island lore. Full Article Travel
and Startlingly big sinkhole opens in New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 16:19:17 +0000 A giant sinkhole, the length of two football fields and six stories deep, opened up in a New Zealand farm in Rotorua. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and 5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:55 +0000 Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder. Full Article Animals
and Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:54:10 +0000 A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws. Full Article Animals
and This couple created and hiked a new 2,600-mile loop through the Pacific Northwest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:27:42 +0000 The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes. Full Article Travel
and Why the new U.S. public lands bill is such a big deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:51:29 +0000 Here are a few highlights from legislation that's poised to boost wilderness protection across the country. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and This stray tagged along with mountain climbers and set an elevation record for dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:13:10 +0000 A street dog named Mera tagged along with a expedition and climbed 23,389-foot Baruntse, a mountain in Nepal. Full Article Pets
and It's time to start demanding justification for drilling in the Arctic refuge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:06:31 +0000 Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Stranded hikers saved by message in a bottle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:47:20 +0000 Family sends an SOS message in a bottle from California's Arroyo Seco River — and it saves them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and How can I get my green husband to wear underwear again? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:37:39 +0000 Columnist Matt Hickman offers advice on how to get a crunchy-granola, green husband to wear underwear. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
and Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:35:29 +0000 The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
and 5 reasons you should switch to beeswax candles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:38:02 +0000 Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here. Full Article At Home
and Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 May 2014 12:35:58 +0000 Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier. Full Article Personal Finance
and Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:22:44 +0000 You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions. Full Article Healthy Eating
and What is arsenic and why is it bad for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:31:39 +0000 Found in everything from rice to apple juice, arsenic can be a serious health concern, but how worried should you be? Here's what you need to know. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
and What is kratom and is it dangerous? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:29:14 +0000 The FDA says kratom acts like an opioid and warns against using the popular supplement. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
and What is brown fat and can it help you lose weight? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:33:32 +0000 Researchers are studying brown fat's calorie-burning power and how it might help ward off obesity and diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
and Men and women feel pain differently By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:07:43 +0000 Several studies reveal how each gender responds — and it has a lot to do with what's causing the pain and if it has happened before. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being