k Little Green Pouch: An eco-friendly food pouch for kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 20:13:57 +0000 Tired of throwing away so many food pouches? These reusable ones might help solve your problem. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:00:33 +0000 Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market. Full Article At Home
k How to make homemade candles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:40:42 +0000 Whip up a thoughtful gift that's simple to create and easy on the environment. Full Article At Home
k This designer doesn't make furniture, he grows it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:25:12 +0000 On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes. Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Is your reusable bag making you fat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:30:06 +0000 New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Alaska startup turns 'fishy' trash into talked-about treasures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:18:27 +0000 Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Website only stocks products that last a lifetime By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 23:29:43 +0000 Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem. Full Article Responsible Living
k What's the difference between cellulose sponges and those other kitchen sponges? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:55:50 +0000 By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill. Full Article At Home
k Kroger to eliminate plastic bags by 2025 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:36:18 +0000 The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Kevin Costner's oil filtration tech gets BP 'excited' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:16:49 +0000 Company says latest tests prove the machines can make a difference in Gulf cleanup efforts. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Why Twinkies are so cheap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:47:08 +0000 A new video from CALPIRG explains how agricultural subsidies make unhealthy processed edible products much cheaper than real, organic food. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Why you shouldn't freak out about the dairy cliff (unless you're a dairy farmer) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:46:48 +0000 Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff. Full Article Beverages
k Weekend reads: How averting the fiscal cliff affected food policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy Full Article Healthy Eating
k 'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:48 +0000 Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.' Full Article Healthy Eating
k Stephen Colbert tackles eliminating food stamps from Farm Bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:00:00 +0000 The House cut funding for food stamps out of their version of the Farm Bill that goes to the Senate next. Colbert, of course, has something to say about that. Full Article Healthy Eating
k The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:20:46 +0000 Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:17:15 +0000 Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 'Cheers' star Kelsey Grammer is reportedly opening a brewery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:11:38 +0000 Actor of "Fraser" and "Cheers" fame owns land in the Catskills and wants to grow his own hops and barley. Full Article Arts & Culture
k 'Sharknado 4': No, we're really not kidding By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:09:27 +0000 Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet? Full Article Arts & Culture
k How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:42:29 +0000 Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist. Full Article Space
k Top 10 'Gilmore Girls' revival binge-watching snacks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:48:35 +0000 Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:28:03 +0000 Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way. Full Article Personal Finance
k Carrie Underwood's dog tackles paralysis with hydrotherapy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:02:20 +0000 Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs. Full Article Pets
k Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:02:57 +0000 The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull. Full Article Pets
k 7 sickly kids who grew up to change our world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:18:00 +0000 These people overcame childhood illnesses and injuries to become trailblazers in their fields. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Buzz Aldrin's love for oatmeal knows no bounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:59:26 +0000 Almost 50 years after Aldrin ate oatmeal on Apollo 11, Quaker uses his breakfast of choice in an inspirational ad not aired in the U.S. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:10:45 +0000 Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Luke of 'Gilmore Girls' launches coffee brand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2017 14:13:54 +0000 No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner. Full Article Beverages
k Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:44:07 +0000 Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:55:35 +0000 Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day. Full Article Animals
k Introducing Meghan Markle's rescue dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:16:49 +0000 Meghan Markle, who just got engaged to Prince Harry and will be joining the royal family, has developed a passion for saving pups in need. Full Article Pets
k Man's subway knitting session pays off big By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:46:09 +0000 A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:03:37 +0000 Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart. Full Article Arts & Culture
k How Stephen Hawking brought attention to ALS By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:30:06 +0000 Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 19:20:18 +0000 Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on. Full Article Beverages
k The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:25 +0000 New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt. Full Article Arts & Culture
k The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:21:36 +0000 Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say. Full Article Animals
k Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:57:11 +0000 Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say. Full Article Animals
k How Iceland is regrowing forests destroyed by the Vikings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:00:15 +0000 Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k 22 things you may not know about squirrels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:35:22 +0000 From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents. Full Article Animals
k This rescued bat can't stuff quite enough banana into those ridiculous cheeks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:21:42 +0000 Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love. Full Article Animals
k Like your pet cat, pumas are peculiar about where they sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 20:00:15 +0000 Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss. Full Article Animals
k Bat-killing fungus is vulnerable to UV light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:07:16 +0000 White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel. Full Article Animals
k This tiny fungus looks just like a bird's nest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:50:07 +0000 About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:23:30 +0000 Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Beech trees are taking over some U.S. forests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:00:15 +0000 Climate change is enabling a beech boom, according to a 30-year study, and that may spell ecological trouble. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:05:17 +0000 A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region. Full Article Animals
k 'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:37:45 +0000 You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects! Full Article Animals
k 'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:08:02 +0000 More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Why do rivers need riverkeepers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 12:17:29 +0000 When the government fails to protect a public resource like a river, our hopes often fall to a loose coalition of citizen conservationists. Full Article Wilderness & Resources