world news 3,000-year-old tree has a sex change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:15:28 +0000 The Fortingall Yew has been male for centuries, so maybe it's finally time to branch out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:58:39 +0000 Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Architecture firm proposes retractable ice rinks for the River Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:04:33 +0000 Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream? Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Lemurs and langurs get high-tech taste of the wild before being released back into it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:55:10 +0000 HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:02:33 +0000 The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news British cemetery could be illuminated by energy generated by the deceased By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:21:46 +0000 Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Fabled British historic site to get semi-fearsome new footbridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:32:41 +0000 Which shortlisted bridge proposal for Tintagel Castle would King Arthur himself choose? Full Article Travel
world news Vacation like a monk in this pared-down Welsh holiday house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 20:17:27 +0000 John Pawson's Life House beckons frazzled renters with a 'zone of extreme calm.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Why Mr. Potato Head is looking a bit wonky these days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:30:00 +0000 A malformed version of the well-accessorized spud is raising awareness of food waste in the U.K. Full Article Responsible Living
world news London's most beautiful new museum is a 150-year-old sewage pumping station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:30:26 +0000 Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news New copyright rules bring busy replica furniture industry in the U.K. to a halt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:34:00 +0000 The era of ersatz Eames chairs and knockoff Noguchi coffee tables comes to an end. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Tiny English village has massive CO2-cutting ambitions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:02:03 +0000 The rural Cheshire community has slashed emissions by nearly a quarter over the past decade. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Hordes of insects migrate overhead each year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:22:36 +0000 Migrating insects are usually overshadowed by birds. But a new study reveals how impressive — and important — their travels can be. Full Article Animals
world news English city combats climate change with 3 million new trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:03:58 +0000 Manchester's City of Trees scheme will plant one leafy specimen for every resident. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:04:05 +0000 Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation. Full Article Animals
world news 280 miles of hidden British bike paths rediscovered on Google Street View By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 14:17:16 +0000 With help from Kickstarter, the campaign to revive an expansive network of long-forgotten 1930s-era cycleways in the U.K. begins. Full Article Transportation
world news 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
world news London to boot cars from its busiest shopping street By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:12:40 +0000 The pedestrianization of overcrowded Oxford Street is a long-time dream of many Londoners. Cycling activists, however, feel wedged out of the ambitious plans. Full Article Transportation
world news Rare seahorses discovered in the River Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:04:56 +0000 An uptick in seahorse spottings in London is a sign that the iconic English waterway is getting cleaner by the year. Full Article Animals
world news U.K. may boost number of national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:23:23 +0000 There are currently 15 national parks spread across England, Scotland and Wales. A new review might usher in the creation of even more. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news There's a candy-colored pyramid weighing 600 tons floating in London's Hyde Park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:34:24 +0000 Environmental artist Christo works his inimitable magic with 7,501 oil barrels in a new project at Hyde Park titled ' The London Mastaba.' Full Article Arts & Culture
world news How London's 'lost' underground rivers could help curb carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:26:07 +0000 Environmental group 10:10 Climate Action sees untapped potential in waste heat extracted from waterways buried beneath the British capital. Full Article Energy
world news Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:30:26 +0000 Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news Who owns the night sky? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:26:34 +0000 We all own the starry sky, but only a few people get to do what they want with it. Full Article Space
world news How to make your own organic shampoo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:22:49 +0000 Whip up one of these these easy homemade organic shampoo recipes to clean your locks with natural ingredients. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news 6 things you didn't know about Burt of Burt's Bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:52:29 +0000 Company co-founder and namesake passed away, leaving 'for greener fields and wilder woods.' Full Article Arts & Culture
world news 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
world news 5 natural deodorant alternatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:07:56 +0000 If you’re concerned about the health effects of regular deodorants, here are some natural homemade deodorant options. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news 5 surprising ways to get great skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:47:25 +0000 There are so many bad ideas about how to achieve great skin. Here are 5 ways to get on the right track. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news Why is my face puffy in the morning? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:04:00 +0000 If your puffy face isn't the result of a medical issue, there are likely some lifestyle reasons. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news 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
world news 17 home remedies for dry skin, lips and hair By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 21:06:46 +0000 Skin and lips feeling crispy? Try these tips to quench your parched parts and protect yourself from head to toe from the harsh winter weather. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Use the power of pineapple for a homemade facial scrub By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:42:19 +0000 This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news Celebrate the spring equinox with this majestic time-lapse of blooming flowers! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:32:51 +0000 The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news 10 home remedies that really work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:06:20 +0000 There are numerous simple fixes and natural health solutions that require items you likely already have in your home. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news What are age spots and how can you get rid of them? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:52:47 +0000 Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Will eating collagen give you younger looking skin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 19:30:22 +0000 An expert weighs in on whether collagen-rich foods can improve skin health. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news What is black cumin seed oil good for? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 11:41:39 +0000 Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Dive deep into the past in this prehistoric underground spring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:11:00 +0000 Devil’s Den Spring in Florida is a premier diving spot hidden inside a sunken cavern. Full Article Travel
world news 10 health-related uses for petroleum jelly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:35:26 +0000 That tub of Vaseline that you probably remember seeing in your grandmother's house warrants a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news New Zealand's '8th Wonder of the World' rediscovered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:48:09 +0000 Lost to a violent volcanic eruption in 1886, the remains of the Pink and White Terraces may have been located again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel boasts deserts, forests — and a sand dune that sings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:13:01 +0000 Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel, a newly named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to deserts, forests and floodplains — and a giant sand dune that sings. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news 'Pursuit' is a stunning paean to thunderstorms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 20:45:57 +0000 The new time-lapse film features a tornado birth, lightning bursts and a rare 'fluid sunset,' all in 4K resolution. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news 7 unconventional cruises for your bucket list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:30:18 +0000 Here are some off-the-beaten-path cruise destinations and the companies that can take you on the sailing adventure of a lifetime. Full Article Travel
world news An ancient tree that stared down Hurricane Harvey has become an unlikely hero By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:59:20 +0000 While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news Photographer captures real-life purple rain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 May 2018 12:52:11 +0000 The perfect combination of sunset and rain make for a purple sky in this photograph by Joshua Moore. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news 7 reasons you should always wash your face before bed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:15:41 +0000 Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 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
world news Artist celebrates nature and its impermanence with morning altars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:35:27 +0000 Artist Day Schildkret creates morning altars out of flowers, bark and leaves every day. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news It's so cold, Niagara Falls is an icy wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:34:21 +0000 Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape. Full Article Climate & Weather