co How to get your home and family ready for a coronavirus outbreak By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:26:11 +0000 Here's how to get your home and family ready for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co The coronavirus is causing a dangerous shortfall in blood donations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:51:44 +0000 With millions of Americans staying home, blood donations are drying up. It's safe to give if you are healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Why phone calls have made a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:14:28 +0000 During the coronavirus pandemic, we're making phone calls again so we can hear familiar voices. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co COVID-19: Where do we go from here? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:38:45 +0000 COVID-19 isn't just going to go away. Here's what we can expect next with testing, immunity and when flu and the coronavirus are both present. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co How exercise and diet affect coronavirus risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:18:35 +0000 Just one exercise session increases the antioxidant that could help prevent a deadly side effect of COVID-19. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co WHO says coronavirus 'immunity passports' are a bad idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:51:56 +0000 WHO says "immunity passports" certifying that people are immune to the coronavirus are premature since we don't know if they will work. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Llama antibodies could help treat COVID-19 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:39:48 +0000 A llama antibody that fights infections could help humans in the fight against the coronavirus. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co America's most sustainable communities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 21:40:45 +0000 Three communities recognized as setting the "gold standard" for local-level sustainability planning named winners of the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Awar Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
co $150 and 200 words could get you a goat farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 15:30:42 +0000 The owners of Alabama's Humble Heart Farms are offering their dairy farm to whoever writes the best 200-word essay. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co For safer, cheaper pest control, just add ants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:30:42 +0000 Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co U.S. court overrules EPA on bee-killing pesticide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:30:42 +0000 Noting that bees are 'dying at alarming rates,' federal judges have rejected the EPA's approval of sulfoxaflor. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co Bats save corn farmers $1 billion per year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:30:42 +0000 Cornfields without bats are infested by nearly 60 percent more moth larvae, researchers say. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co Ant colonies discovered farming their own fruit crops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 04:16:16 +0000 The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture. Full Article Animals
co Comestible: Food journal examines big issues through the lens of food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2016 14:09:22 +0000 The new quarterly journal Comestible is a grab-a-big-cup-of-coffee-and-read-from-cover-to-cover kind of publication. Full Article Healthy Eating
co What does that chocolate label mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:34:50 +0000 Your favorite chocolate may not be fair trade certified. Here's a guide to 8 of the most common sustainable cocoa certifications. Full Article Healthy Eating
co Why are we feeding cows Skittles? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Jan 2017 15:13:53 +0000 When thousands of Skittles are spilled onto a Wisconsin highway, a common practice of cattle farmers is revealed: Some farmers feed their cows candy. Full Article Healthy Eating
co Corn-based diet turns hamsters into cannibals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:27:22 +0000 Pellagra, which is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B3 (niacin), showing up in hamsters because of large-scale monoculture. Full Article Healthy Eating
co How bees, coffee beans and climate change are inextricably linked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:49:53 +0000 Coffee-growing regions are set to lose key pollinators like bees by midcentury due to climate change. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co 10 of the country's best state and county fairs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:41:07 +0000 These grand get-togethers take us back to America's farming roots. Demolition derbies, pig shows, rides and fried everything await. Full Article Arts & Culture
co New research suggests GMO corn produces higher yields By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 19:01:17 +0000 Data from 76 published peer-reviewed studies offers compelling reasons to keep an open mind about GMOs. Full Article Healthy Eating
co 'Rebel' farmers launch second organic label By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:22:42 +0000 A new label will certify foods grown in soil and animal products from pastured animals and would rule out hydroponic and aquaponic techniques. Full Article Healthy Eating
co Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Tinder-style app ... for cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:43:52 +0000 A new app called Tudder promises to help lonely cows find their perfect match, Tinder-style. Full Article Animals
co Why the Amazon rainforest could be devastated by the U.S.-China trade war By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:24:27 +0000 Beijing turns to Brazil to make up for its shortfall in U.S.-grown soya beans. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co 12 ways to make your community healthier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:10:03 +0000 The environment in your neighborhood and surrounding community has a huge impact on your health and lifespan. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Female surgeons around the world recreate New Yorker cover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:40:28 +0000 #ILookLikeASurgeon aims to inspire inclusion and diversity in the surgical field. Full Article Healthy Spaces
co Teen committed to helping local stray cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:34:21 +0000 13-year-old Sarah Jones is helping the stray cats of her local Utah community by constructing shelters and getting them spayed or neutered. Full Article Pets
co World Central Kitchen still serving up hope in Puerto Rico By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:56:43 +0000 World Central Kitchen founded by Chef José Andrés has served over 3 million meals since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, and it's not done yet. Full Article Responsible Living
co A cow's incredible bid for freedom ends in tragedy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:38:41 +0000 For a time, this cow was the sole inhabitant of her own private island in Poland. She swam there to avoid slaughter. Full Article Animals
co Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 16:19:40 +0000 Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels. Full Article Animals
co How one teacher's incredible urge to run is sending her students to college By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 14:11:39 +0000 A teacher in a rural community in Virginia is running 100 miles in 24 hours to send her students to college. Full Article Responsible Living
co A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:27:07 +0000 Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs. Full Article Pets
co Sip of Hope coffee comes with an extra shot of mental health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:24:00 +0000 The Sip of Hope coffeehouse in Chicago's Logan Square supports mental health initiatives, including suicide prevention. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Montreal turns iconic hospital into a shelter for people and their pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:16:33 +0000 The landmark Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal will will provide a lifeline for homeless people and their pets. Full Article Protection & Safety
co Villagers in remote rainforest village save their community with help from WildArk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:12:12 +0000 WildArk created the Tuke Rainforest Conservancy to protect the people and biodiversity of the area. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co This man is a 'knight' in latex armor for countless death row animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:55:04 +0000 Chris Van Dorn dons the cape and mask to rescue animals through his nonprofit, Batman4Paws. Full Article Pets
co How to help your community during a pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:46:17 +0000 There are lots of ways to help neighbors and local businesses while still keeping your social distance. Full Article Responsible Living
co A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:00:35 +0000 A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants. Full Article Energy
co The 'most famous bike trail in the world' may be leased to oil companies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:20:01 +0000 The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling. Full Article Energy
co The power is coming back on in Australian communities thanks to solar-powered minigrids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:13:52 +0000 These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day. Full Article Energy
co Tom Talks: Personal Courage, Ethics and Reputation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:16:04 +0000 Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning discusses why our ethics and values are critical to our personal and professional character. Full Article Energy
co Southern Company, local distillery partner for hand sanitizer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:11:12 +0000 Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities. Full Article Energy
co 'Ark' animal terminal coming to JFK airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:59:55 +0000 New $48 million installation will provide land and air services to animals of all sizes traveling through JFK airport. Full Article Animals
co Solar Impulse soars to new world records By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:49:26 +0000 A solar-powered airplane soared over the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Hawaii, and set a slew of new world records in the process. Full Article Energy
co World's first animal terminal under construction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:58:56 +0000 The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people. Full Article Animals
co Your next flight could be fueled by food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:11:05 +0000 Some planes are now powered with fuel made from beef fat and forest waste. Full Article Transportation
co The cure for jet lag could be as simple as bright flashes of light while you sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:36:36 +0000 Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co Tiny dragonfly species crushes long-distance migration record by riding high-altitude winds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:05:59 +0000 Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America. Full Article Animals
co Flyover Country app lets airline passengers explore the terrain 36,000 feet below By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:46:33 +0000 Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there. Full Article Research & Innovations
co This company will plan your next trip, but they won't tell where you're going until you leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:11:14 +0000 Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go. Full Article Travel
co The incredible shrinking economy seat (and other ways flying has changed) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:27:59 +0000 Air travel could continue to get cheaper but it could also get a lot less comfortable, as seat sizes shrink and the differences between classes gets wider. Full Article Transportation