ea Fuel economy hasn't improved in 100 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:33:03 +0000 Study shows fuel efficiency hasn't changed much since 1923, but emissions are way down. Full Article Transportation
ea Student invents ion thruster that breaks NASA's fuel efficiency record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 21:41:47 +0000 Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel. Full Article Transportation
ea The double-edged sword of cheap gas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:07:00 +0000 Cheap gas may bolster spending, but it also drivers consumers to buy less fuel-efficient vehicles. Full Article Transportation
ea Cheap gas translates into dumb car-buying decisions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:06:10 +0000 Going for the guzzlers when oil prices are cyclical simply isn't smart. Full Article Transportation
ea Pluto: A beautiful, complex puzzle for scientists By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:21:04 +0000 NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's staggeringly diverse terrain, and scientists are only now starting to dig into what it could all mean. Full Article Space
ea 'Death star' vaporizes its own planet By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:26:10 +0000 'Death Star' Vaporizes Its Own Planet: 1st Evidence Full Article Space
ea 'Tractor beam' levitates objects with sound waves By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:53:09 +0000 Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air. Full Article Research & Innovations
ea Lunar rover saved from Alabama scrapheap By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:21:03 +0000 A prototype lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has now been found. Full Article Space
ea Why autumn is skywatchers' favorite season By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:26:19 +0000 Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers. Full Article Space
ea Ozone hole nears record-breaking size again By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:56:44 +0000 The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is nearing record-breaking size again, scientists say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea New dwarf planet is really, really out there By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:26:03 +0000 New Dwarf Planet In Our Solar System May Be The Farthest One Yet Full Article Space
ea How to speak panda By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:34:27 +0000 The strange squeaks, grunts and hiccups made by the black-and-white furballs are actually part of a panda language. Full Article Animals
ea Weird sea mollusk has eyes made of armor By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:06:44 +0000 The chiton is a marine mollusk built like a tiny tank can see with eyes made of the same material as its armor. Full Article Animals
ea More infant deaths blamed on crib bumpers By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:48:25 +0000 The padded bumpers remain popular with new parents despite health concerns. Full Article Protection & Safety
ea Dark matter 'hairs' may grow out of Earth By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:57:54 +0000 Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe. Full Article Space
ea Eyes may be the windows to heart health By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:22:37 +0000 Examining the eyes is an easy way for doctors to have a look at blood vessels' health. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea New Horizons snaps breathtaking views of Pluto By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:05:34 +0000 Best-Ever Pluto Photos Show Breathtaking Views of Dwarf Planet Full Article Space
ea Can you really be allergic to your Wi-Fi? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:46:03 +0000 Electromagnetic hypersensitivity may be an ill of the modern age or just a sign of a different condition. Full Article Allergies
ea U.S. infant death rate down, life expectancy steady By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 15:43:27 +0000 Infant and adult morality rates both dropped in 2014 though overall life expectancy held steady. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea Sunken Pearl Harbor plane filled with mystery By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:52:57 +0000 Researchers will likely never know what happened to the crew of the Catalina PBY-5. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Being happy doesn't really increase your life span By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:10:54 +0000 Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea Why our yearbook photos are all smiles now By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:01:13 +0000 Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things. Full Article Arts & Culture
ea Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:06:26 +0000 Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Next Mars lander delayed due to leaky instrument By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:48:18 +0000 The InSight lander is equipped to study the Red Planet's interior in unprecedented detail. Full Article Space
ea 19th-century space images found in tea-kitchen By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:34:18 +0000 The glass plates depict solar and lunar eclipses, comets, and even views of binary stars. Full Article Space
ea Could cleaner air be worsening global warming? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:33:55 +0000 Warming trends have spiked in certain areas of the world as we battle against smog. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea New ninja lanternshark species lights up the sea By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:58:23 +0000 The newly identified species isn't the only glowing shark in the ocean, but it is the first found in the Pacific coast of Central America. Full Article Animals
ea Strong social connections linked to better health By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:18:26 +0000 A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea Telescopes to peer into hearts of black holes By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:02:49 +0000 Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe. Full Article Space
ea Cosmic alignment of Mars, Earth and sun brings the red planet closer to us By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 15:48:59 +0000 This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year. Full Article Space
ea The science behind California's earthquake swarms By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:47:07 +0000 More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea Plants found eating salamanders in Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:15:27 +0000 Biologists were surprised to find carnivorous pitcher plants eating vertebrates, which may be a first for North America. Full Article Animals
ea Cooking with Chef A: Easy apricot chicken By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:51:05 +0000 Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Giant hybrid tumbleweed spreads in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:54:07 +0000 Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Imported hot sauces may contain lead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:22:09 +0000 About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:59:45 +0000 The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea No FDA recall on jerky treats killing hundreds of pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:40:25 +0000 Almost 600 dogs have died and thousands more have fallen ill in an outbreak linked to jerky treats made in China. Full Article Pets
ea Magnet treatment device for migraines approved by FDA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:23:51 +0000 The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:47:08 +0000 Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Hundreds of dogs dead and 3 people sick after eating jerky treats intended for pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 15:42:34 +0000 Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people. Full Article Pets
ea Petco removes treats linked to pet deaths from shelves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:04:48 +0000 The FDA hasn't confirmed Chinese-made treats are dangerous, but there are concerns the jerky treats have sickened or killed thousands of U.S. pets. Full Article Pets
ea Deadly apples recalled for listeria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:14:28 +0000 Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea 'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:46:51 +0000 The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Would you eat 'clean meat?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:15:46 +0000 Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Should 'healthy' be a marketing label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:24:13 +0000 The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:32:35 +0000 The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:00:07 +0000 When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.) Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Chipotle promotes its vegan Sofritas to meat eaters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:35:27 +0000 Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Panera embraces 'clean' food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 19:08:58 +0000 Restaurant chain shares its "No No List" of ingredients as it switches to foods with ingredients you can pronounce. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 19:47:39 +0000 Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out. Full Article Healthy Eating