ic Collapse of West Antarctic Ice Sheet has 'passed the point of no return' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 14:10:47 +0000 The catastrophic collapse of the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet is underway. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Why Antarctica is rising, and quickly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 14:12:57 +0000 As ice melts, Antarctica's ground is rebounding at a surprising rate. Scientists think it's because the Earth's mantle is flowing faster there. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Ancient Antarctic iceberg flotilla caused huge sea-level rise By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 14:57:45 +0000 Antarctica's melting glaciers launched so many icebergs into the ocean 14,600 years ago that sea level rose 6.5 feet in just 100 years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Arctic sea ice 'thinning dramatically' By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:58:57 +0000 Arctic sea ice — the ice that freezes and floats on Arctic waters — is thinning at a steadier and faster rate than researchers previously thought. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Polar bears are walking on an ever-faster 'treadmill' of ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:11:13 +0000 Increased sea ice drift forces polar bears to expend more energy walking on a fast-moving 'treadmill' of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Largest volcanic region on Earth found hidden underneath Antarctic ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 02:37:41 +0000 Geologists say they have found a range of volcanoes beneath the ice of Antarctica that rival those of east Africa and North America. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Antarctic ice loss has tripled in the last 5 years, and here's why that matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:50:32 +0000 Antarctica ice loss was only contributing 0.2 millimeters per year to sea level rise, but that number has jumped to 0.6 millimeters since 2012. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Alicia Silverstone welcomes baby boy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 15:14:35 +0000 Actress names new addition Bear Blu Jarecki. Alicia Silverstone has become the latest mother in the current Hollywood baby boom, giving birth to a baby boy on M Full Article Arts & Culture
ic Does your organic baby formula contain arsenic? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:30:44 +0000 A newly published study finds that there may be dangerous levels of arsenic in some baby formulas. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Jessica Alba to write 'The Honest Life' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:17:27 +0000 Work will be a how-to handbook based on her mission of 'creating a natural, authentic, and nontoxic life' for her family. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ic Alicia Silverstone baby-feeding video goes viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:10:13 +0000 Actress comes under fire after she reveals that she chews her toddler's food before feeding it to him. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Alicia Silverstone seeks vegan pregnancy input for next book By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:48:58 +0000 Actress and healthy living author is sourcing stories from other mothers for her new book "The Kind Mama." Full Article Healthy Spaces
ic Hidden dangers in your baby's nursery [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:46:59 +0000 Make sure your new baby's room is safe and healthy for the whole family with these quick and easy tips. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Alicia Silverstone launches vegan breastmilk co-op By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:00:39 +0000 Silverstone hopes to connect vegan moms who have extra breastmilk to share with others in need. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Moms turn dried fruit into organic baby-food empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:55:48 +0000 Have you ever tasted jarred baby food? It isn’t that good. So why feed it to your little one? Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Pregnant women, infants shouldn't drink raw milk, pediatricians say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:52:20 +0000 Pregnant women, infants and children who drink raw milk are at particularly high risk of developing serious, life-threatening illnesses. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Hyperemesis gravidarum is not morning sickness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:00:40 +0000 Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is one of the unlucky 1 to 2 percent of women who suffer from this acute illness during pregnancy. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ic Which baby items are safe to buy used? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:43:06 +0000 Secondhand items are great for your baby and the planet, but only if they're safe. Full Article Family Activities
ic Watch: A dramatic bathroom fixture fix-up in Fort Lee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:17:11 +0000 Although essentially a giant advert for Kohler, a two-parter from SpacesTV's 'Built Green' series provides a look at a water-conserving bathroom renovation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic America's oldest indoor shopping mall to be reborn as mixed-use micro-loft complex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000 In the biggest city in America's smallest state, comes a micro-apartment complex that aims to revive a struggling 19th-century indoor shopping center. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic Hank Butitta's magical school bus-to-tiny home tour [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:15:00 +0000 Follow architecture grad Hank Butitta as he traverses the country in one heck of a Craigslist find: A $3,000 school bus transformed into a mobile tiny home. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic A subterranean storage unit-turned-micro-apartment in Seattle [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:21:29 +0000 Visit Steve Sauer's Seattle apartment, a 182-square-foot storage unit transformed into a cozy dwelling. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic Electric car charging is on the house at L.A. apartment complex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:09:31 +0000 The developers of an office tower-turned-apartment complex in L.A. don't think you really need to own a car to live there. But if you do, it helps to own an EV. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic Coop du jour: Inside a run-down hen house-turned-rustic family cottage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:40:42 +0000 A family proves that even the most ramshackle out buildings can be transformed into cozy, habitable spaces with a bit of hard work and creative design. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic Inside the micro-apartments of America's oldest indoor shopping mall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:35:43 +0000 Indie retail and urban downsizing collide at this smart example of adaptive reuse that breathes new life into a historic shopping center. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic Hurricane-battered NASA Beach House to be restored By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:48:46 +0000 The Kennedy Space Center hideaway sustained significant damage from Hurricane Matthew. Full Article Space
ic UN: Clean water is a basic human right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:04:32 +0000 The United Nations General Assembly has officially recognized access to safe, clean drinking water as a basic human right. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic U.N. dedicates 2011 to forest health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:37:10 +0000 The world's forests support the planet's diverse creatures, and keeping forests robust also could help humanity achieve some of its biggest goals. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Happy World Meteorological Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:27:10 +0000 As the Earth heats up and weather grows wilder, meteorologists are on the front lines of an intensifying war with the elements. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic What is Climate-Smart Agriculture? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 15:35:09 +0000 With a Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic 17 food certification labels decoded By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:19:29 +0000 Consumers who need guidance about all the seals and certifications on food packaging can find some answers in this food label guide. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic 17 food certification labels decoded: Nos. 9-17 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:20:04 +0000 Part II: Consumers who need guidance deciphering all the seals, certifications and claims on food packaging can find answers in MNN's Food Label Guide. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic Food 'score' labels could inspire healthier choices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:00:02 +0000 Health ratings on packages could influence consumers' purchasing decisions and drive food companies to make healthier products. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ic Beet juice is the secret to your best run By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:11:58 +0000 This powerhouse veggie includes compounds that will enable you to run further — but incorporating it into your diet should be done carefully. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ic 8 signs you may have a magnesium deficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:05:04 +0000 You can get this mineral from many foods, but are you getting what you need? Here are some magnesium deficiency symptoms. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ic Why we should eat crickets instead of cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:05:42 +0000 'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic What if nutrition labels had pictures? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:31:28 +0000 If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice? Full Article Healthy Eating
ic Can traffic lights help us eat better? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:01:10 +0000 Researchers add color-coded traffic symbols along with calorie counts to a menu to see how they influence people's choices. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic 5 nootropic foods to boost brain function By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:19:44 +0000 You can get all the brain-boosting benefits from these nootropic foods instead of taking supplements, which aren't regulated. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic 'Dragon aurora' engulfs night sky over Iceland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:13:17 +0000 An unusual spike in auroral activity culminated in this mystical aurora borealis display captured by Jingyi Zhang, a photographer and astronomer. Full Article Space
ic Image Awards celebrate the beauty of invisible biological worlds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:00:54 +0000 Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT. Full Article Arts & Culture
ic The colorful, fantastical world of Dale Chihuly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:11:55 +0000 Artist Dale Chihuly's whimsical glass art pops up in botanical gardens and museums all around the world. Full Article Arts & Culture
ic This man's love affair with icebergs will warm you on the inside By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 19:22:57 +0000 No one gets more excited about iceberg season than camera-toting Canadian Mark Gray. Full Article Travel
ic Gus, New York City's beloved neurotic polar bear, has died at 27 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:16:04 +0000 The Central Park Zoo’s celebrated star was made famous when an animal psychologist was called in to address the bear’s problems. Full Article Animals
ic Forget polar bears: Global warming will hit the tropics first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:19:13 +0000 In the next decade, the tropics will suffer unprecedented climate change effects, long before the Arctic and its polar bears see big shifts. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Polar bears changing hunting and dietary habits as ice shrinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:19:36 +0000 Polar bears have shifted to a diet of more land-based food in response to climate change and melting sea ice. Full Article Animals
ic At Oregon Zoo, waste heat to be transferred from the tundra to the tropics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:40:08 +0000 A geothermal loop will keep a fancy new elephant house toasty with the captured heat generated by the cooling system in the polar bear habitat. Full Article Energy
ic Sky turns psychedelic in must-see northern lights video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 15:00:00 +0000 This real-time aurora video may not seem amazing at first, but that quickly changes at the 1:52 mark. Full Article Space
ic Norwegian politicians propose housing refugees on remote Arctic archipelago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:37:09 +0000 Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic As polar bears wait, let's talk about ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:40:47 +0000 The world's southernmost population of polar bears is waiting for sea ice to form just weeks before the U.N.'s climate change conference. Full Article Animals