w 7 monuments, cities and world treasures we could lose to rising sea levels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 17:31:53 +0000 These are just a sample of the things we could lose if temperatures rise 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 200 years. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Washington, D.C.'s winning 'Memorial for the Future' is as sobering as it is beautiful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:00:35 +0000 Climate Chronograph is a memorial that sinks as sea levels rise. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Polar bears are walking on an ever-faster 'treadmill' of ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:11:13 +0000 Increased sea ice drift forces polar bears to expend more energy walking on a fast-moving 'treadmill' of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
w How coral reefs can help us endure climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:57:32 +0000 Not only can coral reefs buffer humans from disasters, but protecting them is 15 times cheaper than building sea walls. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Antarctic ice loss has tripled in the last 5 years, and here's why that matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:50:32 +0000 Antarctica ice loss was only contributing 0.2 millimeters per year to sea level rise, but that number has jumped to 0.6 millimeters since 2012. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Why sea level rise threatens more than just land By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:11:09 +0000 We know sea levels will rise, and by just looking at the Southeast region, it's easier to see how sea level rise will affect wildlife and culture. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Rising seas are swallowing Scotland's Stone Age ruins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:32:00 +0000 Stone Age villages on the Orkney Islands are older than Stonehenge, but archaeologists fear that they won't be around for much longer. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Florida's Egmont Key, home to wildlife and a wild history, is disappearing under rising seas By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sun, 14 Oct 2018 15:12:00 +0000 Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is rich with wildlife and history — and it's under siege from the waters that surround it. And it's only to get worse. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What is cradle cap, and how do you fix it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:54:47 +0000 Everything from dandruff shampoo to olive oil can be used to treat this unsightly yet harmless condition. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Emily Deschanel pregnant with first child By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:37:54 +0000 Vegan actress and celebrated animal activist says she's expecting later this year. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Alicia Silverstone welcomes baby boy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 15:14:35 +0000 Actress names new addition Bear Blu Jarecki. Alicia Silverstone has become the latest mother in the current Hollywood baby boom, giving birth to a baby boy on M Full Article Arts & Culture
w How to throw a green baby shower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2011 13:51:41 +0000 Q: My friend is about to have a baby and I got "honored" with (aka: stuck) throwing the shower. She’s super green and doesn’t want a lot of pastel pink or b Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Alyssa Milano welcomes baby boy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:25:32 +0000 Actress says that her heart has tripled in size. The great green Hollywood baby boom of 2011 has come to an end — with celebrities like Natalie Portman, Alici Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w How do you turn a breech baby naturally? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:41:50 +0000 I just had my 36-week checkup at the gynecologist and they told me that my baby is breech, meaning that if it doesn’t go head-down soon, I’m going to have t Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w How do you calm a crying newborn? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:14:34 +0000 My newborn child won’t stop crying My sister-in-law says he could have colic. I don’t even know what that means but it sounds serious. Got any natural remed Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Jessica Alba to write 'The Honest Life' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:17:27 +0000 Work will be a how-to handbook based on her mission of 'creating a natural, authentic, and nontoxic life' for her family. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Why women who give birth after 45 live longer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:28:33 +0000 A new study found that the mortality rate for women with no children is 4.9 per 1,000, yet notably dips to 1.6 among women who give birth after 45. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Babies know what's boring, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2012 22:22:45 +0000 New research explains why babies lose interest when they see something that seems simple. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Josie Maran had a farm water birth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:15:56 +0000 Actress delivered a 7.5-pound baby girl at her Pennsylvania farm on July 2. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Raising children with books may up their IQs later By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:19:24 +0000 Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Texas woman holds Guinness record for most breast milk donated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:34 +0000 Alicia Richman donated more than 11,000 ounces of breast milk between June 2011 and March 2012. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w 5 worst toys of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:36:54 +0000 The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood presents its picks for what not to buy this holiday season. Full Article Family Activities
w Kate Middleton in hospital, pregnant with first child By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:30:29 +0000 Buckingham Palace finally puts the pregnancy rumors to rest by officially announcing that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Make life with a new baby easier with babywearing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:44:17 +0000 MNN's family blogger takes a trip down memory lane, recalling life with a new baby before and after babywearing. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w How often do you bathe your baby? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:54:17 +0000 Mommy blogger's confession sparks controversy over the necessity of the daily baby bath. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w What is gripe water? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:43:28 +0000 What is gripe water and what does malaria have to do with colic? (Besides making babies and everyone around them miserable, that is.) Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Pregnant women, infants shouldn't drink raw milk, pediatricians say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:52:20 +0000 Pregnant women, infants and children who drink raw milk are at particularly high risk of developing serious, life-threatening illnesses. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Water births not safe, say experts. Midwives disagree By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:32:19 +0000 Water immersion may be OK for labor, but not for delivery, says panel of pediatricians and OBGYNS. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Easy and inexpensive homemade baby wipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:30:02 +0000 Once you try this recipe for homemade baby wipes you'll never go back to store-bought again. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w When looking good is bad for baby By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 13:11:34 +0000 Do you know what's in your beauty products? Check out this infographic to learn which products are safe for you and your baby. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w What to pack in a modern pregnancy go-bag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:00:00 +0000 This isn't your mother's hospital suitcase. Here's what you really need for the big day. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w 5 tips for preparing an older child for a new baby in the family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:03:00 +0000 There are some things you can do to ease the adjustment your older kids experience from having a new sibling, including involving them in the baby's arrival. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Pregnant women can't do anything anymore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:56:04 +0000 New study says pregnant women should think twice about taking acetaminophen as it may cause behavioral issues later on. But read deeper and the story changes. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Moms, where's the weirdest place you've ever pumped breastmilk? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:36:41 +0000 Nursing mom becomes breastfeeding hero by pumping during a half marathon. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Odd gadget holds both a smartphone and a baby bottle. But why? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:24:50 +0000 Is the idea behind Swipe & Feed smartphone/baby bottle combo genius or ridiculous? Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w What is a doula? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:12:49 +0000 Pregnant women might turn to a birth doula when they want extra support in the delivery room. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Which baby items are safe to buy used? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:43:06 +0000 Secondhand items are great for your baby and the planet, but only if they're safe. Full Article Family Activities
w Foreclosed but not forgotten: Green renovation firm revamps bank-owned properties By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:05:30 +0000 Community-focused eco-renovation firm Green Canopy Homes teams up with GMAC Mortgage to breathe new, green life into neglected, bank-owned properties across Sea Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Watch: A dramatic bathroom fixture fix-up in Fort Lee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:17:11 +0000 Although essentially a giant advert for Kohler, a two-parter from SpacesTV's 'Built Green' series provides a look at a water-conserving bathroom renovation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Watch: Airtight housing in the outer boroughs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:11:35 +0000 Tour just a couple of the super-efficient gut renovation projects that have helped transform Brooklyn into a hotbed of passive house building activity. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Watch: Designer opens up dingy, diminutive studio in Athens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:25:24 +0000 Although it may strike some as too minimalist, too clinical, this remodel of a cramped studio apartment in Athens is full of clever, space-expanding tricks. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Hotel lets travelers rest their weary, discerning heads in rehabbed Airstreams By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:15:05 +0000 Eco-architect-turned-full-time vintage aluminum trailer renovator Matthew Hofmann reveals an Airstream hotel in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Dwell on wheels: Vintage trailer reborn as low-impact mobile abode By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:06 +0000 Squeeze on in for a tour of the COMET, a 1960s Avalon camper transformed into a solar-powered mobile abode by Mariah Coz. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Boat-dwelling couple swaps rent for slip fees, finds a new kind of freedom [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:30:22 +0000 After exhausting other price-sensible real estate options, a watercraft-loving Portland family settles on a 43-foot boat found on Craigslist for $14,000. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Murder houses, marauding rats and Martha [Weekend link clump] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 22:00:56 +0000 This week: Historic homes with gruesome backstories, a woman wages war against rodents and Martha Stewart pays her respects to American crafters. Full Article At Home
w Rapper-turned-home-renovator goes Amish for new show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:00:59 +0000 In his latest project for the DIY Network, Vanilla Ice moves to Ohio's Amish country to learn some old-school renovation techniques. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Preservation work to begin on Buckminster Fuller's dome-shaped digs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:15:27 +0000 Naturally, the man responsible for the geodesic dome also lived in one. Now, Bucky's landmark 1960 structure will be restored and opened as a museum. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Coop du jour: Inside a run-down hen house-turned-rustic family cottage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:40:42 +0000 A family proves that even the most ramshackle out buildings can be transformed into cozy, habitable spaces with a bit of hard work and creative design. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Stunning garage-to-cabin conversion enjoys sweeping Puget Sound views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:05:24 +0000 A design firm best known for its repurposed cardboard creations tries its hand at small-scale adaptive reuse with absolutely gorgeous results. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w A California homeowner who pays his mortgage by living in the garage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:55:38 +0000 Explaining this his car 'doesn't need its own little home,' a homeowner converts his garage into a cottage and rents out his main house. Full Article Remodeling & Design