al This low-cost Vietnamese abode is a half-prefab, half-DIY affair By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 23:14:00 +0000 From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al In Washington, legal skirmish over view-marring modular cabin comes to a happy end By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:10:01 +0000 A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 03:09:00 +0000 In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 23:30:36 +0000 Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Mary Ann Esposito’s Yellow Squash Salad with Grana Padano By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:07:56 +0000 The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Full Article Recipes
al How the Thanksgiving meal evolved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:10:01 +0000 Turkey gradually became the centerpiece of the holiday, alongside the additions of regional favorites, to create the modern feast we know today. Full Article Family Activities
al 9 Thanksgiving dishes made healthier By www.networx.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:08:30 +0000 Use a little imagination and a lot of love to create celebratory fare that even the staunchest traditionalists will enjoy. Full Article Healthy Eating
al All the Thanksgiving dessert recipes you'll need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:28:14 +0000 More than half of Thanksgiving guests will be taking dessert for the holiday. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or not, we’ve got you covered. Full Article Recipes
al Unusually popular Thanksgiving foods reveal America's love of non-dairy whipped topping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:57:33 +0000 NYT and Google teamed up to find the most distinctive Thanksgiving dishes by state. Some of the more unusual ones have whipped topping in common. Full Article Recipes
al Hats off to the original green bean casserole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:25:07 +0000 Dorcas Reilly created the first green bean casserole recipe as an employee of Campbells in 1955. Full Article Healthy Eating
al History's most powerful shark was killed off by a global extinction event By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:09:20 +0000 The demise of megalodon coincided with the loss of a third of the largest marine animal species, scientists say. Full Article Climate & Weather
al Underwater forest is an ancient 'fairy world' found just off the Alabama coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:54:49 +0000 The 50,000-year-old, perfectly preserved forest is showcased like never before in a newly released documentary. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Humans may have settled in Australia 80,000 years ago, way earlier than previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:32:26 +0000 Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that could push the date of human habitation in Australia back possibly as far as 80,000 years ago. Full Article Arts & Culture
al 9-year-old literally trips over huge fossil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:45:30 +0000 While hiking in New Mexico's Las Cruces desert, Jude Sparks tripped over a stegomastodon skull. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al We have way more Neanderthal genes than scientists previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Oct 2017 02:19:18 +0000 Neanderthals might be extinct, but their genes still live on inside of us. Full Article Research & Innovations
al Why some people love animals and others, not so much By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:57:34 +0000 Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services. Full Article Pets
al Rare metal from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs can cure cancer, says professor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:29:52 +0000 New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al 7 less-famous natural history museums worth a visit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:05:26 +0000 Learn about the natural world past and present at these outstanding museums Full Article Arts & Culture
al Geologists find that a remote region of Australia was once connected to Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:58:52 +0000 Surprising evidence linking Australia and Canada reminds us that our planet is a dynamic place. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Tree rings reveal our past — and our future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:00:01 +0000 It's called dendrochronology, the study of data culled from the growth patterns of trees. And it can tell us a lot. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Ancient fossils found on lands once part of Bears Ears National Monument By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:44:47 +0000 Triassic fossils found on lands that were previously part of Bears Ears National Monument could fall under 'multiple-use' management. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Divers unearth 7,000-year-old Native American burial site off Florida coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:14:04 +0000 The archaeological site is located a mere 900 feet off Manasota Key in Florida. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Rare mammal that's still alive today once walked with dinosaurs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:02:07 +0000 New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. Full Article Animals
al One of the largest bears to ever walk Europe was a vegetarian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:22:46 +0000 The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears. Full Article Animals
al Is your fossil valuable? Fossil ID days make it easy to find out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:35:29 +0000 Fossil finders have ample opportunity to connect with experts through fossil ID days at museums, parks and universities. Full Article Arts & Culture
al What was Earth's first animal? New study finally offers an answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:31:26 +0000 The first animal to evolve on Earth was probably a sponge that existed around 640 million years ago. Full Article Animals
al Satellite reveals remnants of ancient continents under Antarctica's ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:57:13 +0000 Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica. Full Article Space
al 'Unicorn' DNA has been collected and analyzed for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:58:44 +0000 Elasmotherium sibiricum, the so-called 'Siberian unicorn,' is not as closely related to modern rhinos as once thought. Full Article Animals
al Mystery of why the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is getting colder might finally be solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:47:44 +0000 The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales. Full Article Climate & Weather
al NASA's all-female spacewalk is happening By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:06:59 +0000 NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved. Full Article Space
al N.Y. wells contain alarming amounts of methane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:04:41 +0000 A new study shows that some wells in N.Y. contain large amounts of explosive methane and need to be monitored to prevent any detonation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Antarctic ozone hole among the smallest recorded in 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:25:52 +0000 The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Even space debris affected by global warming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:35:25 +0000 Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t Full Article Space
al Greenhouse gas goals grow more elusive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:00:26 +0000 Global greenhouse-gas emissions already have passed the point where the worst effects of global warming could be averted, and they are still rising, according t Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al An egg that monitors air quality goes online around the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:19:11 +0000 The Air Quality Egg was named one of Kickstarter's best projects of 2012. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al New technology helps utilities sniff out natural gas pipeline leaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:23:02 +0000 Aging pipelines leak dangerous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Full Article Energy
al IKEA to curb climate change with veggie Swedish meatballs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Apr 2014 19:35:29 +0000 The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes. Full Article Healthy Eating
al Is climate change turning our vegetables into empty calories? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:58:36 +0000 Climate change may be stripping nutrients from the most basic of foods, and that's making its way up the chain to us. Full Article Climate & Weather
al Global carbon emissions stalled in 2016, offering a hint of progress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:22:18 +0000 For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do. Full Article Climate & Weather
al If you really want to reduce your carbon footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:21:32 +0000 A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list. Full Article Responsible Living
al Antibacterial socks kill odor and ice caps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:24:22 +0000 New study finds that nanoparticles commonly used in antibacterial socks may significantly boost greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
al Alec Baldwin to narrate Discovery's 'Frozen Planet' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:55:11 +0000 Four years in the making, the Discovery Channel/BBC co-production is a groundbreaking look at the Earth's polar regions. Full Article Arts & Culture
al Photos of Antarctica reveal shifts in ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2012 22:24:10 +0000 Thanks to the combined technology of satellites and weather stations scattered around the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers can now keep tabs on the region's shi Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Antarctic science balloon shatters longest flight record By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:40:01 +0000 A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong. Full Article Space
al Spend 2 minutes as a wild polar bear in Alaska By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:06:18 +0000 Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives. Full Article Animals
al Recycled Brazilian office warehouse has neat ideas for small living By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:56:56 +0000 In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Winter gardens require special knowledge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:15:16 +0000 Potters Fields in England is a perfect example of how to use design elements to make the landscape shine in the colder months. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
al Absurd Korean pop hit 'Gangnam Style' actually a subversive critique of consumerism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:43:52 +0000 Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena? Full Article Arts & Culture
al Love your stuff: Material possessions aren't evil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:31:58 +0000 It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have. Full Article Responsible Living
al Graffiti artists upcycle thousands of spray cans into botanical art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:42:26 +0000 CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art. Full Article Leaderboard