win Rising seas are swallowing Scotland's Stone Age ruins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:32:00 +0000 Stone Age villages on the Orkney Islands are older than Stonehenge, but archaeologists fear that they won't be around for much longer. Full Article Climate & Weather
win Hollyhock House: Frank Lloyd Wright beauty to bloom again following 6-year facelift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:40:42 +0000 The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations. Full Article Remodeling & Design
win United Nations reviewing asteroid impact threat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:30:01 +0000 Discussions about the Russian meteor explosion and Earth's encounter with asteroid 2012 DA14 were high on the Feb. 15 agenda of a UN meeting. Full Article Space
win You know it's winter when it snows in the desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:23:29 +0000 Beautiful photos show the desert in Yucca Valley, California, and Joshua Tree National Park covered in snow. Full Article Climate & Weather
win Pack of hungry sharks wins top underwater photography prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:33:19 +0000 Photo of hungry sharks wins Underwater Photographer of the Year contest, which also selected winners in more than a dozen categories. Full Article Arts & Culture
win Wobbly polar bear twins debut at German zoo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 The cuddly duo — a boy and a girl born at the Hellabrunn Zoo on Dec. 9 — explore their enclosure with their mom, Giovanna. Full Article Animals
win What wine did Jesus drink at the Last Supper? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:35:16 +0000 What did Jesus' drink at his last meal? Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too. Full Article Beverages
win What makes a wine kosher? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:16:29 +0000 If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again. Full Article Beverages
win 'Angel' cloud spreads her wings in Texas sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:09:21 +0000 Danny Ferraro was driving on Highway 105 in Texas when he spotted clouds arranged in an angelic way. Full Article Climate & Weather
win 5 herbal remedies to help you through winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:33:57 +0000 A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
win Growing the Nissan Leaf: Inside America's largest car factory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 20:07:18 +0000 The Nissan Leaf will be produced in Tennessee, in America's largest auto plant under one roof. Take a tour with me on the electric tram. Full Article Transportation
win Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 05 May 2013 14:22:08 +0000 After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
win Whack your way out of winter with a handcrafted camp axe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:53:56 +0000 With campfire season just around the corner, the Explorers Axe collection will help you chop — and look — smart. Full Article Remodeling & Design
win Wind power helping to keep the lights on in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:31:56 +0000 There's one piece of good news from Japan: All the wind turbines survived the earthquake and are helping to power some regions of the country. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Japanese homeowners to add climbing plants in place of window units this summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:30:34 +0000 As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th Full Article At Home
win Alec Baldwin knocks nuclear power, calls reactors 'filthy' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:19:46 +0000 For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry Full Article Arts & Culture
win Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:15:05 +0000 Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature. Full Article Arts & Culture
win This scuba-diving lizard breathes by blowing an air bubble over its head By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:07:56 +0000 Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time. Full Article Animals
win 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
win Who says you can't enjoy ice cream in winter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:45:24 +0000 Ice cream is good any season of the year, including winter! Here's how to make the most of this frozen treat in cold weather. Full Article Healthy Eating
win How an earthquake and El Nino created the Neskowin Ghost Forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:27:42 +0000 Ancient tree stumps set the tone at Neskowin Ghost Forest in Oregon. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win 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
win Can yoga keep you healthier this winter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:00:11 +0000 Try this routine to help your body fight off the coughs and colds going around this season. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
win A reluctant spring: Yoga poses to shake off winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 19:54:00 +0000 For a smooth transition between the seasons, try these cleansing asanas. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
win Cheap oil winners and losers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:40:48 +0000 What is the upside and downside of cheap oil? Who is coming out on top and who is getting snowed under when oil is under $40/barrel? Full Article Energy
win Winter Olympics fans target Canada's oil sands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:20:04 +0000 A new Sierra Club campaign urges environmentalists to fight oil sands to preserve winter sports. Full Article Arts & Culture
win InsideClimate News wins Pulitzer Prize for oil spill reporting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:46:41 +0000 Reporters for the online, nonprofit news site spent seven months reporting on tar-sands oil spill in Michigan. Full Article Arts & Culture
win Wind turbines: Roping the wind in Texas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:02:10 +0000 A rural town creates its own luck when it decides to embrace wind energy. Full Article Energy
win A windy boat ride with Soren Hermansen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:53:01 +0000 By good fortune, we happened to share our ferry to the windy, carbon-neutral island of Samso with the Danish prophet of renewable energy, Soren Hermansen, direc Full Article Research & Innovations
win Two wind turbines self-destruct in same week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:26 +0000 Turbines in Denmark and Sweden throw off blades — a rare event, but one to consider as alternative energy use grows across globe. Full Article Energy
win More families putting up wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:49 +0000 It's ok to take a longer hot shower when your electricity is coming from the family wind turbine. Full Article Energy
win Proposed Cape Cod wind farm halted by Native Americans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:23:03 +0000 Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes. Full Article Energy
win New wind turbine going on sale next month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:26:02 +0000 Select Ace Hardware stores will begin selling the new Honeywell WT6500 home wind turbine next month. Full Article Energy
win Fish hold the key to better wind farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:14:32 +0000 Wind farm power is significantly limited by how close one turbine can be to another. But a fish-like configuration could change all of that. Full Article Energy
win Wind power careers in Wyoming By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:15:36 +0000 Video: Community college program trains future wind power technicians. Full Article Green Workplace
win President Obama visits wind turbine plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:07:12 +0000 Video: President visits a wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Iowa and discusses how the administration's clean energy investments are creating jobs and i Full Article Politics
win Alpha Ventus: Germany cuts the ribbon on offshore wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:26:26 +0000 12 shiny new off-shore turbines in Germany are a reminder of just how far behind the U.S. lags in race for clean offshore energy. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Mighty wind: Cape project wins approval, but opposition is still full of hot air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:12:31 +0000 Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines -- Full Article Transportation
win Military has become tough opponent of wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:38:41 +0000 Outdated technologies blamed for wind power's interference with radar systems. Full Article Research & Innovations
win About wind turbines: Where do I mount one? By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:27:06 +0000 About wind turbines. Efficiency, safety and neighbors are key issues for wind power siting. Full Article At Home
win Watch: A wind turbine goes up in Rhode Island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:48:57 +0000 Strong winds make for a great place to operate a wind turbine but a lousy location to put one up. Full Article Energy
win Wind energy facts, wind energy myths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:10:56 +0000 A one-stop clearinghouse for wind power facts is sorely needed to combat widespread myths about the impact of wind energy. (And that's just a starting point.) Full Article Energy
win Wind power favored by Wisconsin voters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:03:25 +0000 Poll numbers show that if wind would run for office in Wisconsin, it would beat almost all major candidates already elected to office. Full Article Politics
win Watch: BASE jumpers hurl themselves off wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 17:51:06 +0000 Anyone can jump off a building or a cliff. It takes a real green adrenaline junkie to hurl himself off a wind turbine. Full Article Energy
win It looks like we're going to need a bigger cart: Wind turbines come to Home Depot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:00:53 +0000 Select Home Depot stores across 6 states are now selling the Skystream 3.7, a personal wind turbine that's quiet, compact and capable of producing up to 400 kWh Full Article At Home
win Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:59:44 +0000 Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates. Full Article Energy
win Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:47:12 +0000 A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle Full Article Research & Innovations
win U.S. wind industry drifts South By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:36:31 +0000 The American Wind Energy Association's Peter Kelley tells MNN how a Southern breeze could lift the region and the industry. Full Article Energy
win Science helps bats navigate wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:03:23 +0000 Researchers have developed an interactive tool that uses bat calls and local environmental conditions to help wind farms reduce bat fatalities while still runni Full Article Energy
win Trump resorts to temper tantrums in golf course vs. wind farm fracas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:17:28 +0000 Renowned for his levelheadedness, ability to compromise and ecological concern, Donald Trump vows to halt construction on his golf development unless the Scotti Full Article At Home