to 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
to 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
to Rapper-turned-home-renovator goes Amish for new show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:00:59 +0000 In his latest project for the DIY Network, Vanilla Ice moves to Ohio's Amish country to learn some old-school renovation techniques. Full Article Remodeling & Design
to In California, a stylish carport-to-guest cottage conversion [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:48:08 +0000 Instead of filling a storage space attached to their carport with junk, Craige and Jennifer Walters transformed it into a lovely tiny house for guests. Full Article Remodeling & Design
to Preservation work to begin on Buckminster Fuller's dome-shaped digs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:15:27 +0000 Naturally, the man responsible for the geodesic dome also lived in one. Now, Bucky's landmark 1960 structure will be restored and opened as a museum. Full Article Remodeling & Design
to Stunning garage-to-cabin conversion enjoys sweeping Puget Sound views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:05:24 +0000 A design firm best known for its repurposed cardboard creations tries its hand at small-scale adaptive reuse with absolutely gorgeous results. Full Article Remodeling & Design
to Hollyhock House: Frank Lloyd Wright beauty to bloom again following 6-year facelift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:40:42 +0000 The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations. Full Article Remodeling & Design
to 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
to Paris proposes $318M facelift for Eiffel Tower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:31:52 +0000 An Olympic bid is as good a reason as any for the Parisian architectural landmark to get all gussied up. Full Article Arts & Culture
to Rise, fall and rebirth: The mission to save Atlanta's largest building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:50:28 +0000 Photographer Blake Burton chronicles the extensive work of restoring a historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. Full Article Travel
to Edward Norton named U.N. biodiversity ambassador By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:49:21 +0000 Actor/activist excited to use new role to share that 'human well-being is intertwined fundamentally with biodiversity'. Full Article Arts & Culture
to 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
to 13-year-old to address U.N. on need for trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:00:42 +0000 German tree-planting advocate brings his Stop talking. Start planting message to the United Nations. Full Article Family Activities
to To push clean cookstoves, involve the cooks By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:05:17 +0000 Cookstoves that burn more efficiently and channel smoke outside could save millions of lives around the world. Full Article At Home
to How to make overpopulation OK By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:48:32 +0000 As humanity hits the 7 billion mark today, a new U.N. report suggests we should focus more on our quality of life than the quantity of it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
to Back to Brazil for World Environment Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:24:46 +0000 Forty years after the first World Environment Day, and 20 years after the original 'Earth Summit,' Brazil is still a flashpoint for environmental politics. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
to Photos: Brazil faces eco-challenges ahead of Rio+20 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:58:43 +0000 More than 100 world leaders and tens of thousands of protesters will descend on Rio de Janeiro next week for the Rio+20 summit in hopes of overcoming years of d Full Article Wilderness & Resources
to Photos: In Rio, a different kind of environmental summit takes shape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:51:21 +0000 As world leaders fly into Rio de Janeiro for Rio+20, thousands of people from indigenous tribes, environmental groups, unions and religious organizations gather Full Article Politics
to Mongolia's Gobi bear clings to existence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:10:28 +0000 Mongolia, the host of this year's World Environment Day, is home to Earth's rarest bear. Conservationists hope 2013 will mark the start of its comeback. Full Article Animals
to 4 things to know about the IPCC's climate report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:36:14 +0000 The IPCC report is expected to include summaries on melting glaciers, sea level rise and the impact of human activities on the global climate. Full Article Climate & Weather
to United Nations to take aim at asteroid threat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:38:26 +0000 An early alert system and rapid space launches are two ways that the UN is coordinating with other agencies to deter asteroids. Full Article Space
to UN report: Climate change already taking a major toll on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:46:21 +0000 Climate change has already taken a serious toll on human well-being and world economies. Full Article Climate & Weather
to How storytelling can inspire positive change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:03:40 +0000 A key focus of this week's Transformational Media Summit is how sharing stories can change attitudes to help us create a more peaceful world. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
to The nutrition facts about tofu By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:04:27 +0000 If you're wondering if you should be eating more plant-based sources of protein such as tofu, here's the good and the bad about the nutrition. Full Article Healthy Eating
to 8 reasons to appreciate nutrition-packed strawberries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 17:05:24 +0000 Strawberry nutrition facts. You probably know these berries pack a vitamin C wallop, but there's a wealth of other good stuff inside including fiber, manganese, Full Article Healthy Eating
to 3 nutrients linked to a better night's sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:09:46 +0000 Many common sleep problems can be remedied by small, but specific, changes to nutrition. Full Article Healthy Eating
to How to read nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:26:44 +0000 Understanding what you are eating is a crucial step to healthier living. But what do all those food labels really mean? Full Article Healthy Eating
to Can you eat your way to beauty? A new book says, 'absolutely' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:25:20 +0000 “Eat Pretty” has simple nutrition information to transform your beauty routine – inside and out. Full Article Healthy Eating
to 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
to Congress saves the potato's reputation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:40:40 +0000 The National Potato Council lobbied Congress to include potatoes in the WIC nutritional program, claiming its exclusion sent the wrong message to consumers. Full Article Healthy Eating
to Dig out your potato masher. You're now allowed to eat more starchy vegetables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:20:17 +0000 The Institute of Medicine has raised the amount of potatoes, corn and peas it recommends you eat each week. Full Article Healthy Eating
to Potassium: What you need to know at any age By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:54:38 +0000 Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake. Full Article Healthy Eating
to 7 ways to add a handful of nuts to your day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:25:40 +0000 Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you. Full Article Healthy Eating
to With its formula change, Nutella is not bringing 'more happiness to the world' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:58:08 +0000 Did Nutella, the tasty chocolate hazelnut spread, really need more sugar? Full Article Healthy Eating
to 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
to Snuggling with baby penguins and other perks of being a wildlife photographer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:02:03 +0000 Sue Flood's new book on emperor penguins, 'Emperor: The Perfect Penguin,' is the culmination of 9 years of work. Full Article Animals
to This beautiful photo of the moon is 50,000 images rolled into 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:09:31 +0000 Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtakingly detailed composite image of our moon. Full Article Space
to Sony photography competition celebrates diverse cultures and lands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:21:50 +0000 This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance. Full Article Arts & Culture
to Bird Photo Booth captures birds at their finest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:58:45 +0000 Michigan woman has a 'photo booth' to get a glimpse of the personalities of birds that visit her yard. Full Article Animals
to Pack of hungry sharks wins top underwater photography prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:33:19 +0000 Photo of hungry sharks wins Underwater Photographer of the Year contest, which also selected winners in more than a dozen categories. Full Article Arts & Culture
to 22-year-old defies the odds with his wildlife photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:14:27 +0000 Photographer Oliver Hellowell believes anyone can accomplish their dreams — even if they have Down syndrome. Full Article Animals
to Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' immortalized in remarkable photographs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:21:00 +0000 Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant. Full Article Animals
to 10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:17:26 +0000 Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards. Full Article Arts & Culture
to Photographers capture gorgeous images of canine pals in U.K. contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:03:11 +0000 The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies. Full Article Pets
to Brilliant things happen when science and photography collide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:12:20 +0000 Science Photographer of the Year contest highlights how photos can open a window to science. Full Article Animals
to 14 glimpses of nature from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:12:18 +0000 For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Full Article Animals
to Photographer spots rare polka-dotted zebra By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:34:29 +0000 Photographer Frank Liu captured photographs of a polka-dotted zebra in Kenya that ended up published in National Geographic. Full Article Animals
to Polar bear photos 'testify to the beauty of this fragile world' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:28:37 +0000 Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments. Full Article Animals
to Proposal to ban trade in polar bear parts fails at international wildlife conference By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:43:59 +0000 The U.S.-backed proposal was opposed by Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears. Full Article Animals
to 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