de Pesticide alters personalities of helpful spiders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:50:04 +0000 Pest-killing spiders behave differently after exposure to a common insecticide, a new study finds. Full Article Animals
de 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
de A nation divided ... into perfect square miles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:30:00 +0000 In "The Jefferson Grid," mesmerizing satellite images reveal the early land planning efforts of America's founding fathers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de World's oldest peach pits reveal juicy secrets By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:56:52 +0000 At more than 2.5 million years old, the peaches predate the arrival of humans to the region. Full Article Research & Innovations
de Popular pesticides cause major damage to bees, new study shows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:20:30 +0000 Two decades after approving imidacloprid, the EPA is re-examining how it and similar pesticides affect bees. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Desert farm grows 180,000 tomato plants using only sun and seawater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:12:09 +0000 Farms that grow food in arid deserts, without groundwater or fossil fuels, could be the future of agriculture. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Demand for high-end honey prompts beehive crime wave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:54:53 +0000 Vandalism, theft and bee murder rock New Zealand's manuka honey industry. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de A 2-mile crack in the Arizona desert is growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 20:53:42 +0000 Geologists studying the phenomenon say the fissure is likely a reflection of aquifer depletion. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de If you don't like bugs, you should love spiders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:04:18 +0000 Spiders eat several hundred million tons of insects per year, a new study finds, a global feast rivaling the yearly meat intake of humans. Full Article Animals
de How your garden springs to life at night By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:53:52 +0000 Flowers, bees, moths, slugs ... when the sun sets, there's work to be done. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Scientists find pesticide residue in 75 percent of honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:30:45 +0000 The levels are reportedly safe for humans, but they're high enough to harm bees — and that's bad news for us, too. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Want a cider apple orchard? Here's what to plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:33:46 +0000 With a little help from a famous seventh-generation orchardist, I narrow down some of the best varieties to plant for a backyard orchard. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de The dark side of the trendy avocado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 15:59:56 +0000 Our love of avocados and guacamole is leaving Chilean villagers without water. Full Article Healthy Eating
de 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
de 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
de In British election, millennials turned the tide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:02:36 +0000 British Prime Minister Theresa May is avocado toast after young people rise up to vote. Full Article Politics
de That moment when an angry shelter dog breaks down — and demands to be loved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:21:23 +0000 Elaine Seamans didn't give up on the dog named Negra — even after he snapped at her. Full Article Pets
de It's time to stop listening to your elders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:44:03 +0000 The torch really has been passed to a new generation as these words from David Hogg of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High perfectly sum up. Full Article Politics
de Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:06:28 +0000 Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program. Full Article Pets
de 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
de How a shelter pup beat a deadly virus and found his way to a rock star's heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 21:09:28 +0000 Paul Phillips and Karen Perry were still mourning their old dog when Zeppelin crashed into their lives. Full Article Pets
de Secret Service honors George H.W. Bush with their favorite memory of the former president By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:20:53 +0000 In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia. Full Article Family Activities
de Why soccer nets are a deadly issue for animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:11:17 +0000 Every year, countless birds and deer get fatally entangled in soccer nets. Full Article Animals
de Students perform emotional haka dance in memory of Christchurch mosque victims By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:16:32 +0000 The haka is a traditional Maori routine performed at many ceremonies in New Zealand. Here, two groups respond to the terrorist attack on 2 New Zealand mosques. Full Article Arts & Culture
de 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
de Inside one man's quest to grow and forage 100% of his food for an entire year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:35:07 +0000 Rob Greenfield is a hands-on activist who has participated in many high-profile environmental feats to raise awareness about people's impact on the planet. Full Article Responsible Living
de 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
de Why private planes are nearly as deadly as cars By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:52:12 +0000 Depending on how the statistics are sliced, private planes may be even more dangerous than the leading cause of transportation deaths in America: cars. Full Article Protection & Safety
de Do you have the wanderlust gene? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:54:29 +0000 About 20% of us have a genetic propensity that may compel us toward adventure and exploration. Full Article Travel
de How to avoid major airline delays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:33:54 +0000 It’s not possible to avoid all delays, but you can put the odds in your favor. Full Article Transportation
de 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
de 5 aircraft designs that didn't quite fly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:29:56 +0000 Here are five of the most spectacular aircraft that flopped for a variety of reasons, including the Spruce Goose and a nuclear-powered plane. Full Article Research & Innovations
de 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
de Why 'shoulder season' is the best time to travel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:29:00 +0000 Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds in shoulder season. Full Article Travel
de Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:11:58 +0000 Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa. Full Article Animals
de Sweden has invented a word to shame people for flying By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:12:24 +0000 The Swedish 'flygskam' translates as 'flight shame' — and it seems to be working. Full Article Travel
de Does tapping the side of a beer can actually reduce the fizz? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:02:24 +0000 New research finds the traditional beer can flick does nothing at all for fizz. Full Article Beverages
de 8 deadly diseases cured by modern science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:32:15 +0000 Here are eight of history's most feared diseases that have been cured thanks to modern science. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
de Scientists detect more repeating radio signals from deep space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:39:13 +0000 Many repeating and non-repeating signals have been discovered by the CHIME telescope in Canada. Full Article Space
de This map shows where you would end up if you dug a hole to the other side of the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:29:25 +0000 This map helps you find the antipodes (the other side of the world) of any place on Earth. Full Article Travel
de New variety of 'golden rice' will soon be grown in Bangladesh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:48:52 +0000 The genetically modified rice variety is laced with essential vitamins. Full Article Healthy Eating
de Scientists accidentally discover new type of immune cell that kills most cancers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:42:35 +0000 Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
de Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:11:07 +0000 New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years. Full Article Arts & Culture
de Astronomers just detected the largest explosion in our universe since the Big Bang By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:47:21 +0000 The explosion detected in a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth was 5 times more energetic than anything seen before, but it's no Big Bang. Full Article Space
de One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:18:22 +0000 The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989. Full Article Animals
de This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn't dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:27:48 +0000 Maybe it was on a meditation retreat. Full Article Animals
de A spider's web is part of its mind, new research suggests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:34:10 +0000 It might mean that spiders possess an extraordinary kind of consciousness. Full Article Animals
de 10 surprising facts about Neanderthals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:40:44 +0000 Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect. Full Article Animals
de Antarctic blue whales make 'unprecedented' comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:55:22 +0000 Endangered blue whales return to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Full Article Animals
de Many salamanders and frogs glow in the dark. (We just didn't think to check) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:42:57 +0000 Many amphibians are biofluorescent and researchers have several ideas why the trait evolved. Full Article Animals