k Our chicken just laid a $7,000 egg By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:10:15 +0000 After all the time and money we've spent setting up this luxury chicken coop, this is by far the most expensive egg we'll ever eat. Full Article Animals
k Coping with our first real chicken emergency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 20:56:46 +0000 Our first fowl emergency was truly a lesson in home healthcare. Full Article Animals
k Darwin was right: Island life makes animals more relaxed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:11:26 +0000 The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research. Full Article Animals
k Scientists search for heat-resistent breeds of chickens to withstand climate change. Is that accepting defeat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 May 2014 02:44:08 +0000 Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing. Full Article Climate & Weather
k 'World's deadliest island' has one snake for every square meter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 17:48:44 +0000 More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.' Full Article Travel
k World's largest aquatic insect has 8-inch wingspan and 'giant snake-like fangs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:59:20 +0000 This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province. Full Article Animals
k Using chemistry to make otherworldly art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:55:44 +0000 Artist Iori Tomita explores the natural art of the skeletal system by exploiting clever chemistry tricks. See how it's done. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Jumbo squid viciously attack Greenpeace submarine (Video) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:23:47 +0000 Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here. Full Article Animals
k New frog species discovered in the middle of New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:37:39 +0000 Hiding under everyone's nose in the most populous city in the U.S.A., a beautiful new frog species has been discovered. Full Article Animals
k Prehistoric cave lions found remarkably preserved in Siberian permafrost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:40:26 +0000 These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found. Full Article Animals
k Student discovers remarkably preserved dinosaur fossil with skin and feathers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:41:00 +0000 Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds. Full Article Animals
k World's weirdest slug is shaped like a fish and glows in the dark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:18:28 +0000 Phylliroe is a type of nudibranch, or sea slug, that has evolved to look and swim like a fish. And that's not the only weird thing about it. Full Article Animals
k Sharks witnessed hunting and killing a whale for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jan 2016 07:11:31 +0000 A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey. Full Article Animals
k New Zealand's majestic glowworm caves come to life in epic 4K video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:44:46 +0000 Otherworldly caves naturally lit by the eerie gleam of glowworms are a sight to behold. Full Article Animals
k Mysterious humming sound detected in the dark reaches of the ocean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:14:34 +0000 Who or what is making the sound remains a mystery, but it may be a 'dinner bell' signaling feeding time for deep sea creatures. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Horse-sized missing link ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:57:40 +0000 How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world. Full Article Animals
k Great white shark caught sleeping on film for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:50:09 +0000 Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye. Full Article Animals
k New species of strange dolphin once lived in Alaskan rivers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:48:57 +0000 Closest living relative of Arktocara yakataga can only be found in rivers in South Asia. Full Article Animals
k Ants trapped in defunct nuclear bunker are developing a new ant society By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 03:57:37 +0000 They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence. Full Article Animals
k Weird orange crocodiles live in caves and hunt bats and crickets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 20:17:55 +0000 Why are these crocodiles orange? One grotesque theory about their coloration might shock you. Full Article Animals
k Killer whales vs. shark: Drone footage shows rare attack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:52:18 +0000 Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain. Full Article Animals
k Why are flocks of sheep roaming Times Square? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:41:42 +0000 From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Snakes found hunting in packs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 02:45:56 +0000 Scientists aren't yet sure if this is a unique phenomenon or if it's something all snakes are capable of. Full Article Animals
k Shark-spotting drone will give early warning to surfers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:16:11 +0000 Helicopter-like aerial drones will patrol off the coast of popular Australian beaches. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:32:01 +0000 Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise. Full Article Animals
k Alligators found hunting and feasting on sharks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:35:47 +0000 This unexpected clash of alligators and sharks demonstrates which animal really sits atop the estuarine food chain. Full Article Animals
k Worms frozen in permafrost for 42,000 years brought back to life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:33:50 +0000 The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age. Full Article Animals
k The secret lives of hummingbirds with sword-like beaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:53:58 +0000 Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding. Full Article Animals
k How your free time affects your work day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Jun 2019 14:26:48 +0000 Whether you learn a language or listen to music tonight can impact how you perform at work tomorrow. Full Article Green Workplace
k We can't kick the working lunch habit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:06:51 +0000 The rejuvenating lunch breaks of yesterday are long gone. They've become rushed working lunches, and surveys show it's getting worse. Full Article Green Workplace
k Women work a month more than men annually By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:46:07 +0000 There are slow gains in equality of pay and power. Frustrated women are working on it. Full Article Personal Finance
k Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:29:59 +0000 You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work. Full Article Green Workplace
k Why more boomers are going bankrupt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:26:10 +0000 It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand. Full Article Personal Finance
k 6 ways a job you hate can make you sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:09:43 +0000 From sleep problems to back pain, a bad job can take a toll on your body. Full Article Green Workplace
k A short workweek at a Japanese company led to a massive boost in productivity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:52:00 +0000 Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line. Full Article Green Workplace
k These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:43:55 +0000 Thanksgiving shoppers in search of the best holiday deals no longer have to head to the store. Full Article Green Workplace
k Do nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:18:01 +0000 The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return. Full Article Green Workplace
k 20 fantastic photos that offer a big peek into a small world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:15:34 +0000 Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect. Full Article Arts & Culture
k REI wants you to do more than #OptOutside on Black Friday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:35:33 +0000 REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Is OK Boomer about age or attitude? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:10:06 +0000 Really, you can't blame the kids for being angry. But they're not just talking to the baby boomers. Full Article Arts & Culture
k In these villages, the mail comes by babushka By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:10:20 +0000 Russian postwoman walks 25 miles to deliver mail and she's been doing it for half a century. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Up, up and away with a Thanksgiving tradition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:37:19 +0000 The secrets and science behind those giant balloon characters in the Macy's parade. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Visitors flock to see Lithuanian Christmas tree that resembles chess piece By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:40:22 +0000 The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Radar uncovers another Viking ship in Norway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:10:16 +0000 The discoveries of two different burial sites in Norway have been facilitated by improved radar technology. Full Article Arts & Culture
k German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:29:34 +0000 German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:36:05 +0000 Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019. Full Article Arts & Culture
k You can change your personality in 10 weeks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:12:07 +0000 Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed. Full Article Arts & Culture
k You may not have hit your creative peak yet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:19:49 +0000 There are two types of creative peaks, and they occur at different ages, combating the idea that the fires of creativity burn out after your youth. Full Article Arts & Culture
k What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:26:27 +0000 Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Why a silent book club is a brilliant idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:37:06 +0000 It's a book club for introverts to be social without all the pressure of a regular book club. Full Article Arts & Culture