ave Hotel lets travelers rest their weary, discerning heads in rehabbed Airstreams By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:15:05 +0000 Eco-architect-turned-full-time vintage aluminum trailer renovator Matthew Hofmann reveals an Airstream hotel in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ave Rise, fall and rebirth: The mission to save Atlanta's largest building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:50:28 +0000 Photographer Blake Burton chronicles the extensive work of restoring a historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. Full Article Travel
ave Congress saves the potato's reputation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:40:40 +0000 The National Potato Council lobbied Congress to include potatoes in the WIC nutritional program, claiming its exclusion sent the wrong message to consumers. Full Article Healthy Eating
ave 8 signs you may have a magnesium deficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:05:04 +0000 You can get this mineral from many foods, but are you getting what you need? Here are some magnesium deficiency symptoms. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave Good vibrations: Treating brain disease with ultrasound waves By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:22:54 +0000 Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases. Full Article Research & Innovations
ave What does your virtual self have to do with the real world? By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:50:54 +0000 Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ave Silver saver: Art conservators hope to shine and protect silver treasures By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:22:33 +0000 Anyone who's ever polished silver knows that keeping the tarnish at bay is never ending work. But, you may not know that polishing also rubs away some of the pr Full Article At Home
ave All dogs go to heaven (the pope says so!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:59:31 +0000 The head of the Catholic Church recently said 'Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.' Full Article Pets
ave The nuns in this Wisconsin convent have been praying nonstop for 137 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:52:55 +0000 Around 180 laypeople help the sisters keep up their round-the-clock prayer vigil. Full Article Family Activities
ave How one small town became the 'Lavender Capital of North America' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ave How a nuclear bomb could save Earth from an asteroid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:33:35 +0000 A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests. Full Article Space
ave Ed Koch, dead at 88, leaves unique environmental legacy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:24:36 +0000 The three-term New York mayor was famous for his outspoken persona and economic rekindling, but he also had a little-known green streak. Full Article Politics
ave Chernobyl trees and leaves barely decomposed, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:22:20 +0000 The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ave Explorers discover massive cave system under Montreal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:04:09 +0000 With smooth limestone walls and passages lined with stalagmites and stalactites, explorers uncover hidden caves underneath Montreal. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ave Icelandic ice cave looks like glowing amber thanks to setting sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:13:42 +0000 Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ave Meet Tom Gage, the man who could have founded Tesla (but had other ideas) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:42:10 +0000 Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead, Full Article Transportation
ave English town enlists beavers to prevent floods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:07:21 +0000 In flood-prone Gloucestershire, England, dam-building semiaquatic Eurasian beavers make good neighbors. Full Article Animals
ave Feeling chilly? We have a hot toddy for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:28:32 +0000 Jan. 11 is Hot Toddy Day, and we've got 5 recipes to take the chill off this winter. Full Article Beverages
ave SkyLodge Suites let travelers dangle from a mountain in utmost luxury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 21:00:24 +0000 For when the Sheraton just isn't terrifying enough ... Full Article Travel
ave Strange 'snowball waves' seen forming in Maine lake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jan 2016 01:04:10 +0000 Waves of snowballs called "one of the most awesome natural events ever seen" by a firsthand witness. Full Article Climate & Weather
ave You're betting on moisturizer with sunscreen to save your skin. You shouldn't. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:36:32 +0000 Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave Rediscover and save endangered foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:30:18 +0000 The Ark of Taste is striving to get foods off an endangered species list. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ave Why the foods we love are disappearing (and how we can save them) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2016 20:41:08 +0000 A book by Simran Sethi called "Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of the Foods We Love" documents the loss and looks for solutions. Full Article Healthy Eating
ave Why you need to shave your avocados By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0000 The latest Pinterest-worthy food trend further solidifies the avocado as one of the world's most versatile and beloved fruits. Full Article Healthy Eating
ave Do you have to be skinny to do yoga? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:12:03 +0000 It's time to look beyond the images in magazines to see what yoga has to offer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave What is Dudeism? And what does it have to do with Buddhism? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:18:08 +0000 The Day of the Dude is now celebrated worldwide. Full Article Arts & Culture
ave 'Wanderlust' in Vermont: Travelers relish fresh air and beautiful views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:35:36 +0000 Vermont's Mount Stratton hosted a festival dedicated to yoga, meditation and overall mindfulness. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave Why we should have little altars everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:04:41 +0000 A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave 7 yoga teachers who have changed the practice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:26:59 +0000 These instructors are inspirational, and they've changed the world in their own particular ways. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave If you want to be a better person, you're going to have to do more than meditate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:25:11 +0000 Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave Rare encounter with piglet squid leaves deep sea explorers at a loss for scientific words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:34:01 +0000 Deep sea explorers capture video of a rare encounter with a piglet squid, so named because it appears to have a snout. Full Article Animals
ave Humpback whales share songs on their travels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:06:25 +0000 New research from a team of U.K. scientists reveals that humpback whales share songs during their migratory travels in the South Pacific. Full Article Animals
ave Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:18:29 +0000 Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes. Full Article Research & Innovations
ave How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:36:33 +0000 The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium. Full Article Arts & Culture
ave This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:00:01 +0000 Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues. Full Article Pets
ave 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
ave Ancient 'Wave of Poseidon' was real tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:07:10 +0000 When the ocean rose up and saved a Greek town from a marauding Persian army nearly 1,500 years ago, renowned Greek historian Herodotus chalked it up to an act o Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ave How wave shapes can explain why tsunamis are so devastating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:55:25 +0000 X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ave In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:07:03 +0000 A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ... Full Article Remodeling & Design
ave Humans may have settled in Australia 80,000 years ago, way earlier than previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:32:26 +0000 Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that could push the date of human habitation in Australia back possibly as far as 80,000 years ago. Full Article Arts & Culture
ave We have way more Neanderthal genes than scientists previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Oct 2017 02:19:18 +0000 Neanderthals might be extinct, but their genes still live on inside of us. Full Article Research & Innovations
ave Does ancient cave art provide the clues to early human language? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:26:24 +0000 A paper hypothesizes that some of our language skills evolved out of specific cave art features. Full Article Arts & Culture
ave There might once have been life on ... the moon? Yes, say researchers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:05:08 +0000 Pools of water on Earth's moon might have teemed with simple organisms. Full Article Space
ave Scientists unearth 15,000-year-old tools that may have belonged to the first Americans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:33:52 +0000 The find confirms that America's earliest human inhabitants were here much sooner than previously thought. Full Article Arts & Culture
ave Scientists have pinpointed the exact city and year that HIV first spread By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:10:23 +0000 HIV might never have become a global pandemic if it wasn't for the ecology of what is now known as Kinshasa, and what was then a 1920s colonial hub. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ave Primates might have first evolved in ... North America? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:59:56 +0000 A startling find in Wyoming radically changes our theories about the distant origins of our taxonomic order. Full Article Animals
ave Saturn's famous rings may not have existed when dinosaurs first evolved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:23:37 +0000 If dinosaurs had telescopes and had pointed them at Saturn, they might have seen a ringless world. Full Article Space
ave Eerie ancient spider fossils still have spooky glowing eyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:45:41 +0000 Researchers have unearthed fossils of an extinct spider family that contain reflective material in the eyes that gave them superior night vision. Full Article Animals
ave Carbon dioxide levels are reaching heights we haven't seen in 800,000 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:08:00 +0000 The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ave If you really want to reduce your carbon footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:21:32 +0000 A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list. Full Article Responsible Living