w Hollyhock House: Frank Lloyd Wright beauty to bloom again following 6-year facelift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:40:42 +0000 The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Co-living: Is it a hipster commune, a dorm for grown-ups or a new model of sharing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 11:11:00 +0000 Apartments are expensive and hard to find. Is co-living a solution or is it just an upscale rooming house? Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Endangered Frank Lloyd Wright home in Minnesota finds reprieve — in Pennsylvania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:06 +0000 The R.W. Lindholm Residence is the newest, but certainly not the first, Wright-designed structure to be relocated in its entirety. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w Paris proposes $318M facelift for Eiffel Tower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:31:52 +0000 An Olympic bid is as good a reason as any for the Parisian architectural landmark to get all gussied up. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Plant a tree for World Environment Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2009 18:00:32 +0000 Be part of the U.N.'s Plant for the Planet by planting your own tree to mark World Environment Day. Full Article Family Activities
w Edward Norton named U.N. biodiversity ambassador By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:49:21 +0000 Actor/activist excited to use new role to share that 'human well-being is intertwined fundamentally with biodiversity'. Full Article Arts & Culture
w UN: Clean water is a basic human right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:04:32 +0000 The United Nations General Assembly has officially recognized access to safe, clean drinking water as a basic human right. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w TED Talks: Josette Sheeran on ending hunger now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:58:28 +0000 The head of the U.N.'s World Food Program talks about how we can fix the hunger problem. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Halloween fright: 7 billion humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:23:00 +0000 Earth has never hosted 7 billion people all at once before, but according to the U.N., it may reach that spooky milestone by the end of this month. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w How to make overpopulation OK By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:48:32 +0000 As humanity hits the 7 billion mark today, a new U.N. report suggests we should focus more on our quality of life than the quantity of it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w U.N.: Wilder weather on the way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:36:36 +0000 The threat of heat waves and heavy precipitation are becoming especially severe, warns the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Happy World Meteorological Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:27:10 +0000 As the Earth heats up and weather grows wilder, meteorologists are on the front lines of an intensifying war with the elements. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Back to Brazil for World Environment Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:24:46 +0000 Forty years after the first World Environment Day, and 20 years after the original 'Earth Summit,' Brazil is still a flashpoint for environmental politics. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 5 things you don't know about Gandhi By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:41:10 +0000 Here's a small birthday tribute to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the "great-souled" man who was born 148 years ago today. It's a poignant way to celebrate the man Full Article Politics
w United Nations reviewing asteroid impact threat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:30:01 +0000 Discussions about the Russian meteor explosion and Earth's encounter with asteroid 2012 DA14 were high on the Feb. 15 agenda of a UN meeting. Full Article Space
w 4 things to know about the IPCC's climate report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:36:14 +0000 The IPCC report is expected to include summaries on melting glaciers, sea level rise and the impact of human activities on the global climate. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Journalist gets up close and personal with a seal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:20:00 +0000 While traveling through Antarctica, journalist Charlie Bird had an up-close encounter with some adorable seals that left him giggling. Full Article Animals
w Locust swarms wreak havoc on Madagascar's farmlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000 The island country is currently experiencing a harrowing seasonal infestation of the Malagasy migratory locust. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w What is Climate-Smart Agriculture? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 15:35:09 +0000 With a Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security. Full Article Climate & Weather
w How storytelling can inspire positive change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:03:40 +0000 A key focus of this week's Transformational Media Summit is how sharing stories can change attitudes to help us create a more peaceful world. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w U.N. supports World Environment Day with new anthem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:01:17 +0000 The United Nations shares "ONE Life," a new song and music video highlighting the severity of climate change. Full Article Arts & Culture
w 8 reasons to appreciate nutrition-packed strawberries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 17:05:24 +0000 Strawberry nutrition facts. You probably know these berries pack a vitamin C wallop, but there's a wealth of other good stuff inside including fiber, manganese, Full Article Healthy Eating
w How to read nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:26:44 +0000 Understanding what you are eating is a crucial step to healthier living. But what do all those food labels really mean? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Can you eat your way to beauty? A new book says, 'absolutely' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:25:20 +0000 “Eat Pretty” has simple nutrition information to transform your beauty routine – inside and out. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:47:19 +0000 Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What is ghee and is it good for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:51:51 +0000 Used in South Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, this nutty butter can have some health benefits. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Dig out your potato masher. You're now allowed to eat more starchy vegetables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:20:17 +0000 The Institute of Medicine has raised the amount of potatoes, corn and peas it recommends you eat each week. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Potassium: What you need to know at any age By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:54:38 +0000 Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake. Full Article Healthy Eating
w 10 powerful food pairings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:35:51 +0000 These tasty duos work together to pack a nutritional punch. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Why we should eat crickets instead of cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:05:42 +0000 'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What if nutrition labels had pictures? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:31:28 +0000 If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice? Full Article Healthy Eating
w 7 ways to add a handful of nuts to your day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:25:40 +0000 Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What if we measured wasted food in lost calories, vitamins and minerals? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 16:03:43 +0000 Each day, the average American throws away enough food to keep another person from going hungry. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:42:41 +0000 How healthy is that egg? Lots of factors are involved, but the color of the egg shell isn't one of them. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What food pyramids look like around the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:40:26 +0000 The U.S. has moved from a pyramid to a plate. How do other countries visually communicate good nutrition? Full Article Healthy Eating
w With its formula change, Nutella is not bringing 'more happiness to the world' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:58:08 +0000 Did Nutella, the tasty chocolate hazelnut spread, really need more sugar? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Cheese may lower your cholesterol levels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:59:43 +0000 Saturated fat-lovers ,rejoice! A new study delivers some good news about eating full-fat cheeses. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Food pyramids change with time and place, but the goal is the same: Eat well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:24:23 +0000 Colorful diagrams help us understand how much of which foods we should be eating. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Snuggling with baby penguins and other perks of being a wildlife photographer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:02:03 +0000 Sue Flood's new book on emperor penguins, 'Emperor: The Perfect Penguin,' is the culmination of 9 years of work. Full Article Animals
w You know it's winter when it snows in the desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:23:29 +0000 Beautiful photos show the desert in Yucca Valley, California, and Joshua Tree National Park covered in snow. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Pack of hungry sharks wins top underwater photography prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:33:19 +0000 Photo of hungry sharks wins Underwater Photographer of the Year contest, which also selected winners in more than a dozen categories. Full Article Arts & Culture
w 22-year-old defies the odds with his wildlife photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:14:27 +0000 Photographer Oliver Hellowell believes anyone can accomplish their dreams — even if they have Down syndrome. Full Article Animals
w 10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:17:26 +0000 Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Image Awards celebrate the beauty of invisible biological worlds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:00:54 +0000 Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT. Full Article Arts & Culture
w The colorful, fantastical world of Dale Chihuly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:11:55 +0000 Artist Dale Chihuly's whimsical glass art pops up in botanical gardens and museums all around the world. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Why the giant heads of 43 presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 13:28:04 +0000 Dozens of massive president heads sit in a field in Virginia, waiting for a new home in a museum. Full Article Arts & Culture
w This man's love affair with icebergs will warm you on the inside By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 19:22:57 +0000 No one gets more excited about iceberg season than camera-toting Canadian Mark Gray. Full Article Travel
w Brilliant things happen when science and photography collide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:12:20 +0000 Science Photographer of the Year contest highlights how photos can open a window to science. Full Article Animals
w 14 glimpses of nature from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:12:18 +0000 For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Full Article Animals
w Polar bear photos 'testify to the beauty of this fragile world' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:28:37 +0000 Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments. Full Article Animals