science and technology What to see in the night sky in 2020 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:27:12 +0000 The start of the new decade ushers in a celestial medley of stargazing events to look forward to. Full Article Space
science and technology Scientists unravel the mysteries of 'cotton candy' planets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:25:20 +0000 Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs. Full Article Space
science and technology Quadrantids to light up the night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:16:41 +0000 The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America. Full Article Space
science and technology All hail Godzilla, the king of all galaxies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:19:58 +0000 Astronomers use the Hubble telescope to image Rubin’s galaxy, or UGC 2885, which may be the biggest galaxy ever. Full Article Space
science and technology The best skywatching moments of January By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:15:19 +0000 From a wolf moon eclipse to multiple SpaceX Starlink launches, here's what not to miss in the January 2020 night sky. Full Article Space
science and technology NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:10:13 +0000 NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away. Full Article Space
science and technology Hubble celebrates 30th anniversary with gorgeous 2020 calendar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:26:53 +0000 'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope. Full Article Space
science and technology This stunning image may reveal why there are no stars at the heart of our galaxy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:19:26 +0000 A new high-resolution image reveals the center of our galaxy as never seen before. Full Article Space
science and technology Teen interning at NASA discovers new planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:34:19 +0000 While he was a NASA intern, Wolf Cukier discovered a planet while combing through data from the TESS satellite. Full Article Space
science and technology Do black holes have friends? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:25:37 +0000 Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy. Full Article Space
science and technology Our moon is more colorful than you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:19:47 +0000 Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy created this gorgeous color composite picture of the moon from more than 100,000 photographs. Full Article Space
science and technology Scientists just found the oldest material on Earth — and it smells funny By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:48:38 +0000 Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago. Full Article Space
science and technology Jupiter's atmosphere is still putting on a show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:12:24 +0000 NASA continues to share stunning images from Juno's travels around Jupiter, and they put the planet in a whole new light. Full Article Space
science and technology The mystery of our solar system's 'great divide' may finally be solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:29:46 +0000 What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer. Full Article Space
science and technology When these stars meet, the explosion will take over our night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:59:57 +0000 The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss. Full Article Space
science and technology Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:27:47 +0000 Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars. Full Article Space
science and technology We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:21:19 +0000 China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon. Full Article Space
science and technology Everything you need to know about the Mars 2020 rover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:38:51 +0000 NASA's latest red planet rover look for signs of ancient life as it paves the way for human exploration. Full Article Space
science and technology The hottest planet ever detected rips molecules apart and acts like a star By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:25:54 +0000 KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place. Full Article Space
science and technology What to see in the night sky in February By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:56:11 +0000 From the first supermoon of the year to the return of the zodiacal light, these are the best skywatching moments for February 2020. Full Article Space
science and technology What does the sun really sound like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:18:18 +0000 The sounds the sun makes would not be music to human ears. Full Article Space
science and technology This stellar fight caused a beautiful cosmic rainbow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:47:20 +0000 A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction. Full Article Space
science and technology There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:52:01 +0000 A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days. Full Article Space
science and technology 9 things you didn't know about astronaut Christina Koch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:03:50 +0000 NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after spending 328 days in space. Full Article Space
science and technology What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:24:36 +0000 NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock. Full Article Space
science and technology What's eating Betelgeuse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:56:08 +0000 Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode. Full Article Space
science and technology NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:53:53 +0000 Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean. Full Article Space
science and technology NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:28:18 +0000 Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts. Full Article Space
science and technology A second, smaller moon has been hanging around our planet for years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:27:43 +0000 Astronomers have found a mini-moon called 2020 CD3 in Earth's orbit, but it won't be around for very much longer. Full Article Space
science and technology What to see in the night sky in March By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:33:05 +0000 Get ready to spring forward, get up early and catch some beautiful sights in the March sky like the Crow Moon, the occultation and vernal equinox. Full Article Space
science and technology Astronomy student discovers 17 alien worlds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:17:47 +0000 The exoplanets discovered by astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto include one potentially habitable, Earth-sized world. Full Article Space
science and technology This unusual hole on Mars could be a gateway to hidden wonders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:50:17 +0000 To find life on Mars, we may have to send probes and people into this hole. Full Article Space
science and technology Meet the women of NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:46:59 +0000 Video highlights the history-making women at NASA for Women's History Month. Full Article Space
science and technology These wild animals can help guard your garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:15:29 +0000 Growing food isn't about green-thumbing our nose at Mother Nature; it's about knowing her well enough to enlist her assistance. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology Bee Saving Paper gives bees an energy boost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:41:29 +0000 Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology How one man's simple hobby evolved into a topiary wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:29:43 +0000 Pearl Fryar has no horticultural training but his talent is apparent in the 300 sculptures at Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville, S.C. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology Tiny vignettes of garden beauty come to life in these macro photos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:19:35 +0000 The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology 10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:29:10 +0000 Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology What is nectar dearth? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:34:42 +0000 When flowers start to dry up and die, bees struggle to find nectar and pollen. Here are some signs of nectar death and what you can do to help. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology When this smelly corpse flower bloomed, did it make gardening history? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:18:34 +0000 A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology How to invite amphibians to your garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 16:05:07 +0000 You can help save amphibians in your neighborhood by creating an appealing backyard oasis for them. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology What to do if your grass won't grow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:17:56 +0000 From too much shade to drainage issues and HOA rules, a green lawn may be easier said than done. But it doesn't have to be. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology Easy homemade suet cakes for backyard birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:37:31 +0000 Suet is a high-calorie source of easily digestible food for birds, and making it couldn't be easier. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology What I learned on a moss walk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:38:17 +0000 Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology How Safe Water Network is bringing safe drinking water to a million people By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:19:07 +0000 Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology How the Painted Turtle gives sick kids a complete summer camp experience By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:27:40 +0000 Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology How Green Chimneys gives special needs students and their families hope for the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:36:31 +0000 Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology Why we should ditch leaf blowers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:20:08 +0000 Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology Why I'll never have a lawn again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:23:11 +0000 I didn't realize what a dead zone the lawn is until I lived in a meadow. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology What to know before you build a fence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:38:32 +0000 Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening