ed This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:32:01 +0000 Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise. Full Article Animals
ed This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:19:22 +0000 A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife. Full Article Animals
ed World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:43:55 +0000 The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.' Full Article Animals
ed Giant deep sea coral reef discovered off South Carolina coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:29:39 +0000 It stretches for at least 85 miles and is likely the keystone source of the region's fisheries. Full Article Animals
ed 'Psychedelic' jellyfish dominates the deep-sea dance floor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:17:50 +0000 Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission. Full Article Animals
ed 9 unexpectedly beautiful sea creatures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:26:08 +0000 While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent. Full Article Animals
ed A short workweek at a Japanese company led to a massive boost in productivity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:52:00 +0000 Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line. Full Article Green Workplace
ed These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:43:55 +0000 Thanksgiving shoppers in search of the best holiday deals no longer have to head to the store. Full Article Green Workplace
ed Who should enjoy Rome's famed Spanish Steps? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:04:26 +0000 The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Lights! Camera! Tragedy! Famous 'cursed' movies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:35:36 +0000 Troubles on the set and suspicious deaths helped to cultivate a nasty reputation for these cursed movies and famous legends. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed 28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:54:43 +0000 People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed A Danish artist hid these recycled giants in the woods for you to find By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:29:52 +0000 Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed A centuries-old riddle in stone has finally been solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:26:35 +0000 A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Unearthed 2,000-year-old Roman dagger restored to its former glory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:25:13 +0000 The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Teddy Roosevelt's White House was a real zoo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:04:51 +0000 Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, had a menagerie that included everything from dogs and bears to rodents and a one-legged rooster. Full Article Animals
ed Jellyfish blooms that shut down power plants linked to offshore construction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:07:13 +0000 Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise. Full Article Animals
ed Hundreds of hot air balloons lift off, setting world record in France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:51:16 +0000 In France, 456 hot air balloons floated in a line at the same time during the Mondial Air Ballons festival at an airbase in Chambley-Bussieres. Full Article Travel
ed How to know if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:41:08 +0000 If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Atacama desert carpeted with surprise floral bloom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:36:00 +0000 In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed U.S. national park master plans envisioned today's gorgeous scenery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:48:00 +0000 In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:13:23 +0000 The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed These comedy wildlife photo winners will make you belly laugh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:26:33 +0000 The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department. Full Article Animals
ed Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:50:23 +0000 Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ed Do you really need probiotics? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:32:18 +0000 Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Viruses may have evolved to go easier on women than men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:49:34 +0000 New research shows that viral infections can evolve to affect men worse than women because the viruses consider women to be more valuable hosts. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Why we need more 'super corals' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 12:26:00 +0000 A new study finds Hawaii is home to "super corals" that were nearly destroyed 30 years ago but have rebounded despite warmer, more acidic water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:55:43 +0000 Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:27:36 +0000 The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:26:09 +0000 Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Scientists need your dog's help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:27:04 +0000 Study is recruiting 10,000 canine citizen scientists for national dog aging project. Full Article Pets
ed Kitty rescued in Bangladesh after getting stuck in a window By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:55:58 +0000 Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window. Full Article Pets
ed Hockey fans throw 45,000 stuffed animals on the ice for charity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:23:00 +0000 Fans at a Hershey Bears hockey game threw stuffed animals on the ice so they could be donated to charities. Full Article Family Activities
ed The truth about why pets get returned By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:52:37 +0000 Some animal advocates say don't give pets as gifts, but research shows it's not always a bad idea. Full Article Pets
ed This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:21:07 +0000 A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned. Full Article Pets
ed World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:25:28 +0000 John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas. Full Article Family Activities
ed What happened to Baby Yoda Cat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:05:57 +0000 A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events. Full Article Pets
ed Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:11:31 +0000 Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite." Full Article Pets
ed Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:08:05 +0000 A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story. Full Article Pets
ed The 'world's worst cat' just got adopted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 19:45:49 +0000 Perdita the cat has been dubbed the 'world's worst cat', but we know she's just misunderstood. And now, she's found her forever home. Full Article Pets
ed Meet the newest dog breed of Westminster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:34:40 +0000 The Azawakh is a sight hound from West Africa that is newly recognized by the American Kennel Club. Full Article Pets
ed What you need to know about chlorpyrifos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:27:09 +0000 This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children. Full Article Protection & Safety
ed 13 unexpected leap year facts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:58:01 +0000 Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise. Full Article Family Activities
ed Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:55:51 +0000 The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves. Full Article Pets
ed Homeless pets need your help as coronavirus closes shelters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:31:57 +0000 Animal shelters and rescues ask people to open their homes to pets as coronavirus forces the shelters to shut down. Full Article Pets
ed John Kerry: 'We need your help' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:50:46 +0000 On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:50:02 +0000 July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:55:26 +0000 Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed How to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:08:36 +0000 People in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed Whatever happened to autumn? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:18:34 +0000 Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed 40 horses saved from California ranch fire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:27:24 +0000 Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire. Full Article Climate & Weather