ed U.S. seafood is widely mislabeled, report finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:57:09 +0000 Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed 1 in 5 deaths globally linked to poor diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:25:00 +0000 Research finds a bad diet to be the biggest risk for early death worldwide. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:05:59 +0000 A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm. Full Article Transportation
ed Extraterrestrial sugars discovered in ancient meteorites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:32:11 +0000 Finding sugars in meteorites adds a new twist to theories of how life arose on Earth. Full Article Space
ed This Earth-sized planet turns out to be our nearly next-door neighbor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:36:16 +0000 Researchers have found a rocky planet, GJ 1252 b, that's just 66.5 light-years away and it's zipping around a red dwarf star. Full Article Space
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed We need a better word than 'walkable' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:44:54 +0000 Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:27:11 +0000 It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Running just 10 minutes a day can reduce your risk of early death by 27 percent By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:11:06 +0000 Who says you can't outrun old age? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed What does 'Medicare for All' actually look like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:09:23 +0000 A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed 'Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:33:22 +0000 Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed USDA needs help updating farmers market directory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 May 2010 14:40:39 +0000 June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:07:00 +0000 Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread. Full Article Leaderboard
ed Breastfeeding booth at farmers market draws critics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:00:21 +0000 Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ed Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:42:29 +0000 The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup. Full Article Recipes
ed 26 local food projects to get federal boost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:41:58 +0000 The White House, federal government selects communities to participate in the Local Food, Local Places initiative. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Life on the edge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:25:23 +0000 A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Watershed Connections: Los Angeles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:54:08 +0000 Quick facts about the Los Angeles water situation from the Blue Planet expedition. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Watershed Connections: Yuma By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:08:03 +0000 Quick facts about the Yuma water situation from the Blue Planet expedition. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Ocean of doubt: Polluted waters, broken communities in Louisiana By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:28:35 +0000 Alexandra Cousteau revisits Scott St. Pierre in Louisiana and learns how he and others are coping with the oil spill. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Urban watersheds: Runoff to renewal in Toronto By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:50:08 +0000 Alexandra Cousteau searches for the lost creeks that now flow under Toronto roadways. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Ecollywood: Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley, Jr. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:03:29 +0000 Video: Ed Begley Jr. and Jeff Goldblum suggest ways to save money & help the planet. Full Article Transportation
ed How to make a Swedish fire log By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:57:04 +0000 Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed 10 easy craft projects inspired by nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:01:16 +0000 Spruce up your holiday décor by bringing nature in with these beautiful and easy DIY projects. Full Article Family Activities
ed How to make a bird feeder with citrus peels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:51:04 +0000 This DIY bird feeder uses hollow citrus rinds to create a colorful cup for birds to feast on seeds. Full Article Animals
ed How to grow seedlings in eggshells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:59:02 +0000 Jump start your spring garden by growing your seedlings in eggshells before planting them in the ground. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed How to make seed bombs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:51:11 +0000 Enhance your neighborhood's flora with a little guerrilla gardening. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Government labyrinth designed to trap heat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:46:07 +0000 NREL’s new Research Support Facilities basement maze will help cut energy use by two-thirds. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed Cool roofs: Basking in reflected glory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:18:40 +0000 The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Obama on the offensive to claim credit for electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:31:08 +0000 Administration stimulus spending has jump-started an unstoppable EV revolution, says President Obama. Because of the Recovery Act, the cars will plummet in cost Full Article Transportation
ed Feds spent $25 billion on energy in 2009 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:32:10 +0000 A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that the federal government spent about $25 billion in the energy sector in 2009. Full Article Green Workplace
ed Offshore wind power: Feds announce $50.5 million in funding for mid-Atlantic project By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:03:00 +0000 Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects. Full Article Energy
ed What you need to know about the new program for green home loans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:47 +0000 The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached. Full Article Politics
ed 'Monster' jump in global warming gases reported By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:29:10 +0000 A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists four years ago. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed Farm powered by walnuts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:47:38 +0000 A walnut farmer in California uses walnut shells and husk waste to create fuel to power his farm. Full Article Energy
ed How hurricanes are named (and why) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:29:52 +0000 Giving human names to hurricanes may seem odd, but it's part of a major shift in our relationship with tropical cyclones over the past 60 years. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed Woman who created safe haven for 97 dogs in her home during Hurricane Dorian gets help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:28:52 +0000 When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs. Full Article Pets
ed Miracle puppy rescued from rubble in Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:13:59 +0000 Trapped, starving dog is rescued weeks after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas. Full Article Pets
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 'The Well-Placed Weed' honors the work and legacy of the late gardener Ryan Gainey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:21:53 +0000 A documentary introduces world-renowned garden designer Ryan Gainey, who was a self-taught visionary who had a distinctive style — and complex relationships. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Plants really don't like to be touched By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:05:37 +0000 A new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Big recycling oops: Products tainted with radioactive materials By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:25:08 +0000 Thousands of consumer products made from recycled materials confirmed radioactive. Full Article Recycling