ng What if gas-guzzling trucks went green? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:46:55 +0000 There are plenty of eco-options out there for smaller vehicles. But what if gas guzzlers went green? Full Article Transportation
ng Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:29:59 +0000 Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel. Full Article Transportation
ng Guess which cars are magnets for speeding tickets? (Hint: It's not the Ferraris) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:50:54 +0000 Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention. Full Article Transportation
ng 2 lousy reasons why fuel economy goals might change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:22:30 +0000 Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule. Full Article Transportation
ng Why our job commutes are growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:00:36 +0000 New report shows major metro employment is moving further away from where people actually live. And it's worse for poor people and minorities. Full Article Transportation
ng Americans are selling green cars and buying SUVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:40:50 +0000 $2.50 a gallon gas makes a compelling case for crossovers and big fuel hogs. Full Article Transportation
ng Cheap gas translates into dumb car-buying decisions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:06:10 +0000 Going for the guzzlers when oil prices are cyclical simply isn't smart. Full Article Transportation
ng Pulling back the curtain on Cuba's emission problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:09:48 +0000 Trade embargoes have kept Cuba's cars stuck in the '60s, complete with pitch-black diesel and nasty hydrocarbons. Full Article Guest Columnist
ng Sudoku triggered man's puzzling seizures By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:07:57 +0000 After a brain trauma, a man experienced seizures while solving sudoku puzzles. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Is an oddly dimming star host to alien life? By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:30:33 +0000 The search for signs of life in a mysterious star system hypothesized to potentially harbor an "alien megastructure" is now underway. Full Article Space
ng Comet Lovejoy is spewing life's building blocks By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:30:35 +0000 Ingredients for Life Were Always Present on Earth, Comet Suggests Full Article Space
ng Is everything pumpkin good for you? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:48:35 +0000 This time of year, it seems like pumpkin-flavored options are available for pretty much everything. But is all this pumpkin healthy? Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Flying telescope catches glimpse of alien planet By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:10:15 +0000 Astronomers have used instruments on board SOFIA, the world's largest airborne observatory, to examine a planet beyond solar system. Full Article Space
ng No alien signals around odd, dimming star By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:33:48 +0000 What the Flux? No Sign of Aliens Around Strange, Dimming Star Full Article Allergies
ng Ozone hole nears record-breaking size again By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:56:44 +0000 The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is nearing record-breaking size again, scientists say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Cyborg rose wired with self-growing circuits By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:47:18 +0000 Scientists have created a kind of cyborg flower: living roses with tiny electronic circuits threaded through their vascular systems. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng How Mars could become a ringed planet By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:38:27 +0000 Mars may one day have rings similar to Saturn's famous halo, new research suggests. Full Article Space
ng SpaceX may try land-based rocket landing By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:22:16 +0000 SpaceX may try to make history with its next launch later this month, returning its rocket to a landing pad rather than an ocean-based platform. Full Article Space
ng Paleolithic campsites depicted in cave etchings By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:42:18 +0000 The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng New Horizons snaps breathtaking views of Pluto By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:05:34 +0000 Best-Ever Pluto Photos Show Breathtaking Views of Dwarf Planet Full Article Space
ng Being happy doesn't really increase your life span By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:10:54 +0000 Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:06:26 +0000 Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng The secret to panda mating success? True love By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:21:59 +0000 Mutual attraction between pandas upped reproductive rates and increased cub-rearing time. Full Article Animals
ng See the epic views of SpaceX's rocket landing By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:02:12 +0000 The rocket's return even surprised SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who initially thought the Falcon 9 booster didn't actually stick its landing. Full Article Space
ng Could cleaner air be worsening global warming? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:33:55 +0000 Warming trends have spiked in certain areas of the world as we battle against smog. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng The 10 strangest animal discoveries of 2015 By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:30:14 +0000 Here's a look at 10 newly identified, and exceptionally strange, animals, both living and extinct discovered in 2015. Full Article Animals
ng Strong social connections linked to better health By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:18:26 +0000 A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng You only need 2 things to avoid low back pain By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:49:24 +0000 All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Iran's car market is opening up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:50:47 +0000 Sales of German luxury cars are up since the sanctions lifted. Full Article Transportation
ng Cosmic alignment of Mars, Earth and sun brings the red planet closer to us By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 15:48:59 +0000 This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year. Full Article Space
ng Plants found eating salamanders in Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:15:27 +0000 Biologists were surprised to find carnivorous pitcher plants eating vertebrates, which may be a first for North America. Full Article Animals
ng Cooking with Chef A: Easy apricot chicken By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:51:05 +0000 Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 12:41:40 +0000 New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ng May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:59:45 +0000 The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Flavored cigars rise in popularity among teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:00:13 +0000 While cigarette sales are slumping, sales for cigars have more than doubled in the last decade. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:36:59 +0000 Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect. Full Article Protection & Safety
ng No FDA recall on jerky treats killing hundreds of pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:40:25 +0000 Almost 600 dogs have died and thousands more have fallen ill in an outbreak linked to jerky treats made in China. Full Article Pets
ng Artificial trans fats may soon be a thing of the past By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:18:12 +0000 The FDA is taking steps to determine if artificial trans fats should be removed from all foods and possibly save 7,000 lives a year. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng 23andMe: What's wrong with personal genetic tests? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:18:38 +0000 The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:02:30 +0000 The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Hundreds of dogs dead and 3 people sick after eating jerky treats intended for pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 15:42:34 +0000 Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people. Full Article Pets
ng Is the FDA going to take away our wood-aged artisanal cheese? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:17:43 +0000 The FDA issued a statement, and then a clarification about that statement, about aging cheese on wood. What does it mean? Full Article Healthy Eating
ng FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:56:29 +0000 Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Congress isn't properly funding its food safety act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:26:00 +0000 Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 13:03:24 +0000 Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ng FDA points finger at calories from added sugar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:17:52 +0000 FDA floats proposal that would set 10% of total calories as the standard. So, if you drink a 16-ounce soda, you're done. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:34:02 +0000 The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals. Full Article Pets
ng Should 'healthy' be a marketing label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:24:13 +0000 The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:32:35 +0000 The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:50:19 +0000 At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them. Full Article Responsible Living