eat Czechmate: Tiny prefab retreat allows for glorious, grid-free independence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:28:33 +0000 From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence' Full Article Remodeling & Design
eat With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:35:15 +0000 Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows. Full Article Remodeling & Design
eat In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:07:03 +0000 A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ... Full Article Remodeling & Design
eat Danish garbage can manufacturer designs sleek prefab nature retreat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:50:15 +0000 Vipp, the venerable purveyor of high-end trash bins, gets into the prefab vacation home business. Full Article Remodeling & Design
eat How to help picky eaters enjoy Thanksgiving dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:00:12 +0000 Keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battle zone with these tips to help your picky eaters enjoy their holiday meals. Full Article Family Activities
eat Creative recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:38:44 +0000 Pinterest is a great resource for recipee, and there’s an abundance of ideas to use up Thanksgiving leftovers on the addictive site. Full Article Recipes
eat Tiny hamster eats big Thanksgiving dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:16:17 +0000 Watch a hungry hamster and his furry friends devour a holiday feast made of miniature food. Full Article Pets
eat The best advice I ever received about handling kids who are picky eaters at holiday gatherings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:34:56 +0000 If policing your child’s plate at a holiday dinner dampens the celebration, this one tip may be incredibly freeing for you and your children. Full Article Healthy Eating
eat DIY centerpiece: Pinecone and wheat arrangement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:47:43 +0000 Decorate your table with this inexpensive, natural arrangement that also happens to be compostable. Full Article At Home
eat Spring rains threaten canned pumpkin supply By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 18:13:57 +0000 Manufacturer Libby is confident there will be enough pumpkin for the holidays, but you still may want to stock up early. Full Article Healthy Eating
eat 5 pumpkin treat recipes for your dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:18:28 +0000 Pumpkin is just as healthy for your dog as it is for you. Here are some simple ways to feed your pooch this popular fruit, and some bonus biscuit recipes. Full Article Pets
eat 10 great places to visit for Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:43:29 +0000 Take Thanksgiving on the road this year and appreciate the different experiences these places have to offer. Full Article Travel
eat Ancient volcanic 'lost world' discovered deep beneath the Tasman Sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:56:35 +0000 These volcanic seamounts are rich with life and are estimated to be at least 30 million years old, formed when Australia and Antarctica broke apart. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Bloomberg attempts to beat summer heat with home AC window unit ... in his SUV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:54:21 +0000 Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full Full Article Transportation
eat Tons of methane lurk beneath Antarctic ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:10:52 +0000 Microbes possibly feeding on the remains of an ancient forest may be generating billions of tons of methane deep beneath Antarctic ice, a new study suggests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Insects: The most eco-friendly meat? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:16:12 +0000 Put down that hamburger, pick up a cricket burger, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Reducing greenhouse gas emissions could prevent premature deaths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:00:13 +0000 Reducing the flow of the greenhouse gases that spur global warming could prevent up to 3 million premature deaths annually. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Methane levels rising as funding cuts threaten monitoring network By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:46:48 +0000 U.S. federal budget woes are shrinking the monitoring network that tracks greenhouse gases such as methane. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Amazon rain forest breathes in more than it breathes out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:50:08 +0000 Absorbing more carbon dioxide than they release, these vast forests can be credited with helping to lower levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat 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
eat Scientists witness breathtaking polar sunrise over Greenland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Scientist captures stunning sunrise during a research mission to study polar ice in the Arctic circle. Full Article Climate & Weather
eat Watch the Earth 'breathing' from space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:26:32 +0000 A new visualization from NASA offers a unique view of life on Earth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat A remnant of the force that carved the Great Lakes will soon vanish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:47:05 +0000 The Barnes Ice Cap, a last surviving piece of the once-vast Laurentide Ice Sheet, will be gone in as little as 300 years. Full Article Climate & Weather
eat 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
eat 5 invasive plants you can eat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:31:20 +0000 Invasive plants outcompete native vegetation, threaten endangered species and curb biodiversity. So put on a bib and chow down! Full Article Healthy Eating
eat 9 superstar athletes who don't eat meat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:17:36 +0000 These athletes got to the top of their sports without meat. Full Article Healthy Eating
eat Can a pollution tracker help us breathe easier? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:10:34 +0000 Flow, a handheld tracking device by Plume Labs, wants to help us better understand — and avoid — urban air pollution. Full Article Healthy Spaces
eat Taj Mahal gets beautifying mudpack treatments By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 15:08:56 +0000 To help erase unsightly yellowing brought on by air pollution, India's crown jewel is looking for new beauty miracles. Full Article Arts & Culture
eat Taj Mahal threatened with demolition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:31:22 +0000 The Indian Supreme Court delivers a serious ultimatum to the government: clean up or tear down the ailing global architectural landmark. Full Article Travel
eat Photos: Historic coal town faces modern-day threat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:03:38 +0000 Mountaintop removal mining has destroyed hundreds of mountain peaks and at least 1,200 miles of streams in the Appalachians, and remains a hotly contested issue Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Ashley Judd won't challenge Mitch McConnell's Senate seat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:11:36 +0000 After months of careful consideration, actress says her 'responsibilities and energy' need to be focused on family. Full Article Politics
eat San Francisco joins Meatless Monday bandwagon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:43:12 +0000 A nonbinding resolution calls for meatless options to be offered. Full Article Healthy Eating
eat IEA: Pollution threatens 'golden age of gas' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2012 19:24:58 +0000 Fracking for shale gas may be dangerous, but the international agency offers a list of rules it says can make the process 'environmentally acceptable.' Full Article Energy
eat How air conditioning can heat buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:39:07 +0000 A new system created by a French energy firm heats about 6 million square feet of office space, creating no emissions in the process. Full Article Energy
eat 5 gadgets to create or conserve energy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:25:13 +0000 These high-tech devices work in decidedly unexpected ways, often converting human energy into electricity. Full Article Energy
eat From fork to furnace: New York City to heat homes with table scraps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:00:19 +0000 NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant. Full Article Energy
eat Turkish eco-city wants to heat homes with pistachio shells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:31:00 +0000 From one of the world's top pistachio-producing regions, comes a not-too-entirely nutty idea: Burning waste shells to heat buildings. Full Article Energy
eat What’s the best way to heat your house? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:00:47 +0000 Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated. Full Article Remodeling & Design
eat Van Gogh's life to be explored in first fully painted feature film By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:51:03 +0000 Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing. Full Article Arts & Culture
eat The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:11:14 +0000 After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira. Full Article Travel
eat The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:44:53 +0000 From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth. Full Article Animals
eat 17 repeatable quotes from 'Groundhog Day' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:01:48 +0000 These 'Groundhog Day' quotes are perfect for when you feel like you're living the same day over and over. Full Article Arts & Culture
eat What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:05:33 +0000 As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious. Full Article Healthy Eating
eat Why red meat raises your cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:25:05 +0000 The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
eat Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:25:56 +0000 In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him. Full Article Energy
eat 12 creative uses for chalkboard paint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:23:51 +0000 From gift boxes to fun furniture, there are all sorts of inventive ways you can use handy chalkboard paint. Full Article Family Activities
eat Senator Byrd's death brings uncertainty to environmental issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +0000 Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy. Full Article Politics
eat 10 great escapes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:39:17 +0000 In honor of the Chilean miners being rescued, we've put together a selection of miraculous rescue efforts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
eat Uranium mining part of the great energy debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:45:56 +0000 Colorado's debate over uranium mines isn't that different from other energy debates around the nation. Full Article Energy
eat Is mining threatening Mount Rushmore? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:01:56 +0000 New report lists the 10 places most threatened by a 100-year-old mining law. Some say it's time to update the rules. Full Article Wilderness & Resources