io 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
io Is campylobacter contagious? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:36:16 +0000 The disease is in the news again, but this time, campylobacter jejuni is linked to puppies. We answer several questions. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io 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
io Sally Ride to be honored with national tribute By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:10:01 +0000 NASA will join journalist Maria Shriver, tennis legend Billie Jean King and Grammy-award winning vocalist Patti Austin in remembering the life of Sally Ride. Full Article Space
io Voyager 1 reaches bizarre nether regions of solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:29:56 +0000 NASA's far-reaching space probe is still within the sun's sphere of influence, but soon will leave into prediscovered areas. Full Article Space
io Beyonce's use of Challenger disaster audio clip upsets astronauts' families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:38:04 +0000 Beyoncé ended the year on a sour note with members of the NASA community. Full Article Space
io Challenger shuttle explosion taught NASA a painful lesson By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:22:26 +0000 Tuesday, Jan. 28 marked the 28th anniversary of the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and loss of the crew. Full Article Guest Columnist
io How to watch the SpaceX launch of Dragon supply ship to space station today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:40:06 +0000 Weather permitting, the cargo run will lift off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:25 p.m. EDT. Full Article Space
io SpaceX Dragon capsule makes Easter delivery at International Space Station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:00:08 +0000 Food, supplies, gear — and possibly Easter treats — successfully made their way to the space station. Full Article Space
io Booster failure forces space crew to abort mission mid-launch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:17:07 +0000 A spacecraft launch in Kazakhstan turned into a scary situation as a booster malfunctioned mid-launch, sending the space crew into ballistic decent. Full Article Space
io LightSail solar sail back in action after glitch By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:26:39 +0000 A tiny satellite has recovered from an apparent software glitch in orbit and is on track to deploy its solar sail. Full Article Space
io America's mayors are the renewable energy champions we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:22:22 +0000 At the 85th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, leaders pledge to make the switch to 100% renewable energy by 2035. Full Article Energy
io Paul Greenberg answers the trickiest questions about fish, our last wild food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 19:00:20 +0000 Is responsible seafood the answer to our health and environmental crises? Author Paul Greenberg explores in a new PBS documentary, "The Fish on My Plate." Full Article Healthy Eating
io Eating beans instead of beef will put a dent in greenhouse gas emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 12:44:44 +0000 If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two. Full Article Healthy Eating
io Canada's biggest national park is under siege By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:18:36 +0000 A new study suggests the UNESCO status of Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park is in danger. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io How does an oatmeal brand reinvent itself for a new generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 05 May 2019 12:51:44 +0000 Flahavan's Irish Oats courts millennials with stories and unconventional recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating
io The Gulf needs a restoration economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:40:04 +0000 Was the Gulf oil spill actually good for the region's economy? Maybe in the short-term—but the Gulf needs a long-term restoration economy, says Conservancy sc Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io Your oil spill commission cheat sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:54:46 +0000 President Obama’s oil spill commission has released its final report on the disaster, and those who put the analysis together certainly had a few interesting Full Article Politics
io Transocean the subject of tax loophole investigation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:29:28 +0000 A '60 Minutes' investigation shows that the company that owned the Deepwater Horizon rig moved its headquarters to avoid paying taxes. Full Article Politics
io Company suspends fracking operations in Penn. after well explosion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:58:49 +0000 Chesapeake Energy, which has one of the largest natural gas recovery operations in the country, halts all fracking in the state after a spill on the eve of the Full Article Energy
io Kevin Costner promotes $50 million oil spill fleet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:52:25 +0000 Actor says his oil separation technology coupled with special boats can effectively stop an oil slick from reaching shore. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io Newt talks energy policy in Iowa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:30:35 +0000 From pipelines and wind power to Brazil and the EPA, Newt Gingrich devoted a lot of time to energy policy during a camping stop. Full Article Politics
io MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:34:16 +0000 While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history. Full Article Politics
io Kemp's ridley sea turtles are mysteriously vanishing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:24:36 +0000 Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines. Full Article Animals
io Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:46:22 +0000 GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer. Full Article Green Workplace
io Why you should celebrate International Day of Yoga every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:57:19 +0000 From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:59:04 +0000 Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer. Full Article Animals
io White rhinos team up to save northern relatives from extinction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:45:25 +0000 Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies. Full Article Animals
io 12 animals with the longest gestation period By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:22:09 +0000 Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t Full Article Animals
io Inspirational crafts for Mother's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:29 +0000 Forget the fancy flowers and jewels. These sweet, simple gifts are the way to mom's heart this Mother's Day. Full Article Family Activities
io Jan and Alexandra Cousteau celebrate the family business of conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 20:18:38 +0000 The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io TVA to spend $43 million on projects in coal waste spill area By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:11:42 +0000 Tennessee Valley Authority announces plans for economic development projects in Roane County, the site of last December’s coal ash spill. Full Article Energy
io Concept of 'fat but fit' questioned in new study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:49:35 +0000 A new study buries the concept of "fat but fit," and finds that obesity is more dangerous than a lack of fitness. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:07:03 +0000 A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io It's time to tell 'senior citizens' to take a hike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:48:34 +0000 It’s time to ditch the word "senior" and all the ageist baggage that goes with it. Full Article Arts & Culture
io This Norwegian teen is dancing a traditionally male dance to show love for her grandfather By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:12:32 +0000 Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer. Full Article Arts & Culture
io Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:53:51 +0000 Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io Air pollution causes cancer, says World Health Organization By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:27:00 +0000 Outdoor air pollution has now been classified as 'carcinogenic to humans' by the United Nations. Full Article Transportation
io How smoggy Beijing's new license plate law will help curb pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:32:50 +0000 Tokyo, which cleaned up its act in the 1970s, is a role model as the Chinese capital starts to address some of the world's worst air pollution. Full Article Transportation
io Flatulent cows cause methane explosion on German farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:35:42 +0000 Yes, you read that right. Full Article Animals
io A vacation tainted by China's toxic air By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:46:01 +0000 What good is it if all of the historical cities and natural beauty in China are covered by haze? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io Air pollution linked to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:43:57 +0000 Air pollution exposure contributes to one in eight deaths around the globe, according to WHO estimates. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io Panasonic to pay pollution premium to employees working in China By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:46:42 +0000 Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe. Full Article Energy
io Half of Americans are living with dangerous levels of air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:58:46 +0000 A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air. Full Article Healthy Spaces
io The 10 cities with the worst air pollution in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 14:36:09 +0000 A new study by WHO finds that air pollution has worsened since 2011, signaling increased health risks for city dwellers. Full Article Climate & Weather
io Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 23:42:45 +0000 This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants. Full Article Research & Innovations
io To fight unemployment, India to plant 2 billion trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:01:37 +0000 A new initiative in India will employ up to 300,000 youths in an effort to improve air quality and provide opportunities to the unemployed. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io China reins in New Year fireworks to curb air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:31:57 +0000 Dozens of cities throughout the country have either banned or limited fireworks displays due to the threat of heavy pollution. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io 'Under the Dome' air pollution documentary turns viral sensation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:17:37 +0000 Since its release last Saturday, the film on China's crippling pollution has been viewed over 100 million times. Full Article Climate & Weather
io India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:51:50 +0000 Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit. Full Article Politics