w Why not feed the hungry with fresh leftovers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:13:18 +0000 Second Helpings Atlanta provides a bridge between fresh, perishable food and the people who need it most. Full Article Responsible Living
w What should you do with your dog's poop? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:18:36 +0000 There's no perfect way to dispose of your dog's waste, but here are some ideas. Full Article Pets
w 'Single-use' is the 2018 word of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:48:56 +0000 The dictionary's most popular word of the year has to do with waste. Full Article Responsible Living
w Ikea to combat air pollution in India by turning farming waste into home goods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:21:00 +0000 Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w How to reduce packaging when ordering online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:06:47 +0000 You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't. Full Article Responsible Living
w Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:08:16 +0000 Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope. Full Article Energy
w A frozen river of poo is sliding down Denali By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:47:03 +0000 As much as 66 metric tons of human excrement from visitors to Alaska's Denali National Park could soon be released into the pristine Alaskan coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w African wild dogs 'vote' by sneezing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:30:42 +0000 The endangered African wild dog has a nose for democracy, according to a study, which explains how the dogs "vote." Full Article Animals
w Why bears breaking into a Colorado pizza shop is no joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:46:51 +0000 When you can smell garbage from miles away, pizza doesn't stand a chance with bears. Full Article Animals
w Birds with friendly neighbors age more slowly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:21:15 +0000 Getting along with neighbors can yield big health benefits for birds, a new study finds. It's probably good for us, too. Full Article Healthy Spaces
w What to do if you spot a moose in the wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:02:31 +0000 Moose are increasingly unleashing their frustrations on hunters, motorists and lawn mowers. Full Article Animals
w In high tide or in low tide, the Bob Marley spider will be by your side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:15:29 +0000 The newly identified species weaves silky air chambers to survive high tide. Full Article Animals
w Polar bears need more food than we thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:22:36 +0000 The predators burn energy 1.6 times faster than previously thought, a study finds, helping explain why the loss of sea ice hits them so hard. Full Article Animals
w These 10 bird havens are great for bird-watching By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:10:24 +0000 Think bird-watching is boring? It's not if you visit these 10 destinations during bird migration season. Full Article Travel
w Why some stress is actually good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:58:56 +0000 We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Brain-training games may work, or they may not By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:53:15 +0000 In case you want to give brain-training games a shot, here are 4 to try. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w How to stay politically engaged with less stress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:22:11 +0000 Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle and social media, it's impossible to tune out these politically turbulent times. Here's how to tune in and stay sane. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w The suicide rate is increasing for young people — but why? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:26:29 +0000 Psychologists and scientists are concerned about the rising rates of suicide among children, and what the shrinking gender gap might mean. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w 10 reasons swearing is good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:40:37 +0000 A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.) Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Why do smells trigger such vivid memories? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:03:38 +0000 Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Why we need time alone and time with other people to thrive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:33:53 +0000 We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w MNN blogger addresses 'Climategate' on Fox News By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:02:04 +0000 Video: A controversy over e-mails leads FOX to wonder why Obama would bother flying to Copenhagen for the climate summit. Our blogger responds. Full Article Climate & Weather
w A tale of two climate polls By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:34:50 +0000 wo new studies on how Americans perceive climate change is a testament to public confusion and an urgent call for better messaging from the scientific communit Full Article Research & Innovations
w A tale of two climate polls, part 2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:02 +0000 Two new studies on how Americans perceive climate change is a testament to public confusion and an urgent call for better messaging from the scientific communit Full Article Research & Innovations
w Scientist to The Daily Mail: I didn't say the Earth was cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:09:01 +0000 Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Climategate debunked, but only Jon Stewart covers the news By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:46 +0000 A study funded by the Koch brothers debunks Climategate, but the cable news media doesn't cover it. Full Article Climate & Weather
w How political battles affect climate scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:07:06 +0000 The release, quickly dubbed "Climategate 2.0" after the initial 2009 "Climategate" hacking, drew strong condemnation from scientists involved in the emails, as Full Article Politics
w Climate change throws nature's timing out of whack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:02:15 +0000 Timing matters: Flowers bloom, insects emerge, birds migrate, and planting and hunting seasons are carefully coordinated times in order to take advantage of wha Full Article Climate & Weather
w Glowing wallpaper could be a greener way to light your home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:39:00 +0000 New flexible glowing sheets are inexpensive, easy to recycle, and could someday replace lightbulbs and OLED technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Groundbreaking zero-draw phone charger to launch this May By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:53:19 +0000 AT&T's ZERO Charger won’t draw electricity from a power outlet when disconnected from a mobile phone. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Paws vs. Pads: Pets tackle the iPad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:46:47 +0000 While the verdict may still be out about the iPad in the human world, pets across the country are unanimous in their confusion. Full Article Pets
w Call of the wild now delivered to iPhones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:49:16 +0000 Authentic sounds of the wild can now be downloaded for free to your iPhone. Assign your friends their own unique howl, hoot or roar. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Winscape: Virtual reality windows are here By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:52:56 +0000 Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Nanocomp cuts through nano-hype with truly futuristic materals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:50:17 +0000 Paper that stops bullets and yarn that conducts electricity.. it sounds like Sci Fi, but Nanocomp is making these futuristic dreams a reality. Full Article Research & Innovations
w TVs and a little yellow sticker: An easy and cheap way to save energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:14:34 +0000 Empowering consumers to make smart decisions can change the marketplace and shrink our national energy footprint. Full Article Energy
w CloudBlue receives e-Stewards certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Electronic waste recycling firm CloudBlue is now an e-Stewards Certified facility. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 'Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:11:17 +0000 Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution' Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w MIT's 3-D solar towers generate 20 times the power By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:58:17 +0000 The new towers collect much more sunlight during the mornings, evenings and all days of the year regardless of clouds or shadows Full Article Energy
w Physics-defying LEDs light the way to a brighter cleantech future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:37:28 +0000 A light-emitting diode (LED) developed at MIT operates at 230-percent efficiency. That's not a typo. LEDs will provide 70 percent of the world's general lightin Full Article Research & Innovations
w What happens to the electronics we recycle? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:37:29 +0000 There are many reasons to recycle electronics, including copper, steel, gold, silver. The wiring in some older desk tops may yield up to 5 pounds of copper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Future computers could run on water droplets instead of electricity By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:42:42 +0000 Finnish scientists are studying the possibility of turning water droplets into digital bits and using them to power computers instead of electricity. Full Article Energy
w New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:32:04 +0000 The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included Full Article Computers
w Weird Japanese animation: Casio's anime signs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:38:42 +0000 Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show Full Article Transportation
w World's first flexible lithium ion battery engineered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:18 +0000 A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:06:55 +0000 A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Elastic batteries could power bionic implants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:40:01 +0000 A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w How new electronics can withstand body fluids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:09:58 +0000 Innovative technology enables electronic devices to function in contact with body tissues. Full Article Research & Innovations
w How to explore the microscopic world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:09:45 +0000 Today's technology allows us to look deep into what was previously invisible, revolutionizing our understanding of microorganisms. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w 8 ways the 'Internet of Things' will change the way we work By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:51:23 +0000 From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways. Full Article Green Workplace