al Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:11:07 +0000 New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years. Full Article Arts & Culture
al Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:44:03 +0000 The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level. Full Article Research & Innovations
al Australian soldiers use time off from fighting fires to feed displaced koalas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:23:53 +0000 Australian soldiers from the 9th Brigade used their day off to help feed displaced koalas affected by bushfires at Cleland Wildlife Park. Full Article Animals
al One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:18:22 +0000 The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989. Full Article Animals
al Wild grey seal filmed 'clapping' on camera for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:18:25 +0000 Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time. Full Article Animals
al States join global push to ban animal testing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:09:20 +0000 Dozens of countries have banned cosmetics tested on animals, and now more U.S. states are doing the same. Full Article Animals
al This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn't dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:27:48 +0000 Maybe it was on a meditation retreat. Full Article Animals
al Whale 'breach party' stuns travelers in Maui By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:35:18 +0000 Two videos show whale watchers witnessing multiple whales breaching in Maui. Full Article Animals
al 10 surprising facts about Neanderthals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:40:44 +0000 Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect. Full Article Animals
al Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:23:26 +0000 Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive. Full Article Animals
al Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:28:56 +0000 Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas. Full Article Animals
al 15 facts about the oddball kakapo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:35:02 +0000 The endangered kakapo parrot smells funny, can't fly and takes courtship seriously. Full Article Animals
al This microscopic parasitic animal doesn't breathe, and it's the only one we know of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:41:24 +0000 Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe. Full Article Animals
al Antarctic blue whales make 'unprecedented' comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:55:22 +0000 Endangered blue whales return to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Full Article Animals
al Many salamanders and frogs glow in the dark. (We just didn't think to check) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:42:57 +0000 Many amphibians are biofluorescent and researchers have several ideas why the trait evolved. Full Article Animals
al Red pandas are actually 2 separate species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:27:10 +0000 Genetic study finds endangered red pandas are actually 2 distinct species. Full Article Animals
al Now we know the reason for the narwhal's tusk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:19:27 +0000 Narwhals use their tusks for a number of different tasks, but scientists think they've found the most important one. Full Article Animals
al All it took for these zoo pandas to mate was for humans to go away By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:25:20 +0000 The zoo had been trying for 10 years to encourage pandas Ying Ying and Le Le to mate. All it took was a coronavirus lockdown. Full Article Animals
al How to become a backyard naturalist right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:56:33 +0000 Become a backyard naturalist by taking part in the City Nature Challenge. Full Article Animals
al With humans in lockdown, animals flourish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:48:49 +0000 Wildlife may be making a comeback while humans stay home during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article Animals
al Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:37:46 +0000 A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia.. Full Article Animals
al Horses and dogs share universal play language By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:56:20 +0000 Despite their size difference, horses and dogs understand and mimic each other when they play. Full Article Animals
al Whales are basking in newfound silence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:49:12 +0000 Whales are benefiting from quieter oceans as the coronavirus pandemic quiets down the normal noises. Full Article Animals
al Even 400,000 years ago, the loss of animal species took a toll on humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:10:54 +0000 Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back. Full Article Animals
al The benefits of quitting smoking and 5 natural ways to kick the habit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:43:26 +0000 It's tough, but not impossible, to quit smoking. Here are some natural ways to put your cigarette-puffing habit behind you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:45:15 +0000 New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage. Full Article Responsible Living
al The benefits of using natural hair dyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:49:43 +0000 Blackcurrant, indigo and henna can color and strengthen your hair naturally and avoid some of the controversial ingredients in traditional dyes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al You're busy. Here's how to (really) make time for friendships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 14:20:45 +0000 It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close. Full Article Responsible Living
al Almost half of Denmark's electricity in 2019 came from wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:19:56 +0000 The country aims to source 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
al Australian wildfires spawn rarely seen weather phenomena By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:27:11 +0000 Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under. Full Article Climate & Weather
al Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:03:09 +0000 There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
al The animal-saving research behind that viral coyote and badger video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:18:51 +0000 Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element. Full Article Animals
al How often do you really need to shower? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:05:25 +0000 Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but here's why it might be healthier to skip a day or two. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al What if whale migration isn't for food or calves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:19:55 +0000 All types of whales undergo long migrations each year, and new research points to a surprising reason: They need to shed their skin. Full Article Animals
al Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 17:42:24 +0000 Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:59:28 +0000 Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:17:42 +0000 Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home. Full Article Responsible Living
al Introducing moose poop art and the delightfully practical woman who creates it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:37:23 +0000 Mary Winchen, the creator of Tirdy Works, speaks about her moose turd art with just the right combination of seriousness and puns. Full Article Arts & Culture
al 8 creative techniques to keep coral reefs alive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:47:39 +0000 Since the threats to coral reefs vary depending on location, scientists are customizing solutions to help them survive. Full Article Animals
al Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:49:50 +0000 Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends. Full Article Animals
al A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:27:07 +0000 A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons. Full Article Space
al Are male dogs causing your allergies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:04:50 +0000 A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people. Full Article Allergies
al How to identify pollen allergy symptoms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:37:31 +0000 Is it a cold or hay fever? Here's how to tell if the symptoms you're experiencing are due to a pollen allergy and what you can do. Full Article Allergies
al Doctors use Skype to see ER patients in small towns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:20:02 +0000 Physicians sign on to video conferences to help people who need emergency services at understaffed rural hospitals Full Article Leaderboard
al 5 venomous animals that could save your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:22:30 +0000 Venomous animals like snakes, bees and spiders may hold the secret to curing cancer, pain management and other diseases. Full Article Animals
al Venice to become first algae-powered city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:55:04 +0000 The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae. Full Article Research & Innovations
al Algae oil: I'll drink to that! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:06:43 +0000 Breakthrough algae oil technology unveiled in Los Angeles! Sarah Backhouse was there and give you the scoop. Full Article Research & Innovations
al Is algae oil really a clean fuel? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:25:36 +0000 There is a lot of hype around algae-based biofuel but is it that much better than petroleum? Or is it even possible without petroleum? UVA Study. Full Article Research & Innovations
al Eco-friendly dishwashing detergents fall short with consumers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:30:20 +0000 Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess. Full Article Responsible Living
al Environmental entrepreneurs: Firing up algae fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:55:03 +0000 Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to investment from the go Full Article Energy