me New documentary busts myths about anxiety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 13:42:03 +0000 "It's 'Just' Anxiety," a film by Susan Polis Schutz, shows how the mental health issue manifests itself in various people and how they treated it successfully. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me This canoe documentary is almost too beautiful to watch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:57:09 +0000 Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me 'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:32:31 +0000 On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon. Full Article Arts & Culture
me A 'Last Jedi' battle was filmed on Earth's largest salt flat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:43:27 +0000 The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me What you need to know about measles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:06:20 +0000 Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:05:33 +0000 As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious. Full Article Healthy Eating
me Why red meat raises your cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:25:05 +0000 The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me 6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:36:42 +0000 On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment. Full Article Politics
me 5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:22 +0000 It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites. Full Article Energy
me How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:00:37 +0000 Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources. Full Article Energy
me Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:50:34 +0000 The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
me Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:44:22 +0000 Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.' Full Article Energy
me Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:50:53 +0000 With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom. Full Article Energy
me This huge project could change the wind game By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:46:32 +0000 At the heart of an ambitious clean energy project envisioned by the Dutch is a man-made island nine times the size of Disneyland. Full Article Energy
me Cruelty to animals is now a federal crime By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:00:21 +0000 The PACT Act makes animal cruelty a federal felony, threatening violators with fines and prison time. Full Article Animals
me 5 tiny home design ideas worth stealing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:21:25 +0000 These fun designs will win over even the toughest of skeptics. Full Article Remodeling & Design
me How to banish pet smells from your house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:22:17 +0000 Part of living with pets is dealing with the smells they emit. Here's how to do it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
me How to dust like you mean it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:39:00 +0000 Don't just move dust around with a feather duster, but actually whisk it away with these 7 tips. Full Article Healthy Spaces
me How to clean a smelly drain naturally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:18:00 +0000 Non-chemical ways to make your sink and tub smell fresh. Full Article At Home
me The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:25:11 +0000 Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia Full Article At Home
me British home improvement giants to banish bee-harming products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:48 +0000 Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
me Best medicine for bees? Their own honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:50:01 +0000 Bees that ate the immune-boosting chemicals showed activation in genes known to help them fight parasites and break down pesticides. Full Article Animals
me Bee semen could help combat colony collapse disorder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:28:18 +0000 Researchers hope to create a sperm bank to breed hardier bees and preserve threatened subspecies. Full Article Animals
me 5,000 honeybees strap on tiny backpacks in the name of science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:47:38 +0000 Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Wild bumblebees are catching diseases from domesticated honeybees, says study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:33:51 +0000 New research conducted in the UK reveals that diseases common in "managed" bees are now reaching wild populations. Full Article Animals
me Stingless bees: Waiting for their moment in the sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:03:33 +0000 With stingers that are harmless to humans, stingless bees could be the pollinators that save the day. Full Article Animals
me Senator Byrd's death brings uncertainty to environmental issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +0000 Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy. Full Article Politics
me Sir Terry Pratchett forges a sword with a meteorite By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:24:34 +0000 English fantasy writer Sir Terry Pratchett smelt his own iron ore to create his knightly sword. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me The Chilean miners rescue game By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:08:24 +0000 Now you can help the rescue the Chilean miners in this mind-numbingly boring video game. Full Article Arts & Culture
me Ocean floor yields mass deposits of rare earth element By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:10:03 +0000 Did Japan hit the rare earth elements jackpot? Scientists have found undersea mud off the coast that could be packed with elements like yttrium, cerium and pras Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Disgraced former Republican Sen. Larry Craig takes new job lobbying against mine safety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:45:06 +0000 You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washingt Full Article Energy
me Asteroid mining: Staple of science fiction becomes reality By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:17:49 +0000 A new billionaire-backed venture announced today that it plans to use robots to mine asteroids for precious metals and in the process add trillions of dollars t Full Article Space
me 84% of fish contaminated by mercury, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:36:08 +0000 Another study confirms rising levels of mercury emissions worldwide, much of it from gold mining. Full Article Energy
me Greek gold mine could bring economic boom or environmental destruction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:16:52 +0000 A new mine could provide 1,500 jobs, but protestors say the environmental cost is too high. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me Clean, cheap method for extracting gold discovered by accident By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 16:56:52 +0000 Researchers stumble upon a method that could replace toxic cyanide with plain old cornstarch. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me 10 elements crucial to modern life that you've probably never heard of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:54:51 +0000 Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Former salt mine transformed into spectacular underground theme park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 23:00:40 +0000 Basketball, mini-golf, a Ferris wheel, an underground lake and a spa are just some of the attractions found in this majestic 13th-century Romanian salt mine. Full Article Travel
me Mysterious Pennsylvania ice mine only produces ice in the summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:36:05 +0000 Coudersport Ice Mine is located in the Appalachian Mountains. Full Article Travel
me Only known wild jaguar in the U.S. caught on camera in Arizona By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:19:44 +0000 Jaguars used to roam all over the Southwest but now are an extreme rarity. And this unique cat is already threatened by the mining industry. Full Article Animals
me 5 ways to help low-income families with energy costs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 13:27:01 +0000 Energy prices are going to get more expensive for all of us, but low-income households shouldn't have to shoulder the burden. Here's how we can help them. Full Article Energy
me Slash summertime cooling bills with this big-brained ceiling fan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:00:20 +0000 Big Ass Fans unveils an exceptionally smart ceiling fan that learns to start to spinning the minute your sweaty bod enters a room. Full Article Remodeling & Design
me Would you put a data center in your home for heat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:22:04 +0000 The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use. Full Article Energy
me Straw bale spec homes now for sale in the UK By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:40:26 +0000 It would take an extraordinary force of nature to blow one of these straw-stuffed brick abodes down. Full Article Remodeling & Design
me 10 summer slow cooker recipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:07:07 +0000 Sandwich filling, side dish, and main dish recipes for the slow cooker that will keep you and your home cool this summer. Full Article Healthy Eating
me The tap water of 170 million Americans may contain unsafe levels of radium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:56:40 +0000 Radium, a naturally-occurring radioactive element that's also a known carcinogen, can be found in water systems across the U.S. Full Article Healthy Spaces
me Historic DC cemetery doubles as pollution-absorbing sponge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:08:27 +0000 The Nature Conservancy teams with the Archdiocese of Washington to curb urban runoff at a 150-year old cemetery. Full Article Research & Innovations
me Why is a spill that started in 2004 still leaking oil in the Gulf of Mexico? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:25:37 +0000 The oil leak may be releasing thousands of gallons per day, but after 14 years, it is finally at least partly contained. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me SpaceX buzz: Excitement builds over private flight to space station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:37:30 +0000 Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector. Full Article Space
me Huge crowds welcome shuttle Enterprise to NYC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:18:40 +0000 Hundreds of eager spectators lined Manhattan's West Side Pier 84 on June 6, as the space shuttle Enterprise completed the final leg of its journey to the Intrep Full Article Space