w What is rice water and what is it good for? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:19:50 +0000 Better skin and hair may be only a pot of rice away. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w 5 bad hair scenarios you can solve with food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:19:29 +0000 Eating food for healthy hair isn't a new, but did you know that hair problems like thinning or going prematurely gray can be prevented with food? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w Why you should try a capsule wardrobe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:23:19 +0000 It can be easy to get dressed in the morning; the key is fewer options. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w How to care for sweaters and other knits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:07:59 +0000 Taking care of your sweaters means following washing instructions and making repairs as needed. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w Dressing for success actually works By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:31:13 +0000 Dressing sharp can make you more productive, but it can make you think bigger too. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w Jimmy Fallon and Gwyneth Paltrow eat Goop on French fries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:52:20 +0000 Gwyneth says you can 'technically' eat her beauty products. He breaks out the fast food to test her theory. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w Blondes might actually be smarter than those with other hair colors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Mar 2016 22:52:05 +0000 A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w How to make microbead alternatives at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:33:19 +0000 Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w How to make 5 skin-enhancing elixirs at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:36:07 +0000 A good diet alone may not be enough to get glowing skin, but you can make your own beauty elixirs and tonics to feed your skin from the inside out. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w How squid teeth will one day fix torn clothing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:54:37 +0000 Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:07:00 +0000 FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Hypercolor hair treatment changes with the temperature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:31:23 +0000 Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Researchers identify the secret ingredient that makes royal jelly so effective at healing wounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:21:59 +0000 The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Can circular fashion reduce industry waste? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:31:21 +0000 Under a new initiative from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a group of companies and nonprofits are supporting a new initiative aimed to reduce clothing waste. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w Norway pledges to stop fur farming practice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 22:35:48 +0000 Norway says it will end all fox and mink farms by 2025, and it's the first Nordic country to take the step, Full Article Animals
w How safe are gel nails? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 15:02:47 +0000 Though cancer from UV exposure is unlikely, the manicures can leave your hands looking older and your nails more brittle. Full Article Protection & Safety
w Why your lips are chapped and how to fix it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:11:19 +0000 Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w These sustainable wool shoes are casual, comfortable and cool By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:12:00 +0000 Allbirds sustainable wool shoes are disrupting the footwear market with their low-carbon style. Full Article Green Workplace
w Don't wash your face in the shower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:09:36 +0000 It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w My winter morning and evening skin care routine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:54:59 +0000 As a natural-beauty product tester and writer, I've tried hundreds of products and am happy to share what works for me. Hint: Simplicity is the key. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Every year, this hummingbird comes back to the man who saved him By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 18:07:15 +0000 Ever since Michael Cardenaz saved a hummingbird, the little bird keeps coming back to visit him. Full Article Animals
w Why do purple martins have such big houses? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 12:31:41 +0000 Purple martins love tall, condo-style houses that can host a crowd. Full Article Animals
w Songbirds are struggling with noise pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:25:52 +0000 Human noise is changing how some birds sing, while causing chronic stress and reproductive problems in others. Full Article Animals
w This bird with a haunting song can pretend to be a branch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 13:13:14 +0000 The drab potoo bird uses its coloring to disguise itself as a tree limb. Full Article Animals
w The red-cockaded woodpecker is making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:18:43 +0000 The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is showing up in some interesting places in the South as it makes a comeback. Full Article Animals
w One of New Zealand's rarest parakeets is having a banner breeding season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:24:27 +0000 Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand. Full Article Animals
w Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:28:08 +0000 The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live. Full Article Animals
w This woodpecker loves a good wildfire, but megafires? Not so much By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:40:03 +0000 Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives. Full Article Animals
w White raven sightings keep Vancouver Island mystery alive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:46:37 +0000 White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long. Full Article Animals
w 16 images that will make you feel 'as free as a bird' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:30:53 +0000 See the winners of 2019's Bird Photographer of the Year, a global photographic competition featuring 63 countries and countless beautiful birds. Full Article Animals
w Crows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:47:16 +0000 A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows. Full Article Animals
w Do fake owls and other decoys work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:40:50 +0000 You might be able to fool birds and bunnies with fake owls and scarecrows, but not for long. Full Article Animals
w White owls use moonlight to instill terror in their prey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:29:09 +0000 Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight. Full Article Animals
w Teaming up to save red-cockaded woodpeckers By www.fws.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:29:42 +0000 At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training. Full Article Animals
w Why do birds migrate at night? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:28:24 +0000 When birds migrate at night, there are fewer predators but that doesn't mean it's safe. Full Article Animals
w World's loudest bird is louder than a motorcycle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:26:00 +0000 The male white bellbird attracts a mate by singing louder than a jackhammer. Full Article Animals
w A record number of condor chicks hatched in the Southwest this year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:49:22 +0000 California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500. Full Article Animals
w Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:18:32 +0000 A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California. Full Article Animals
w Endangered Hawaiian duck's comeback is a 'beacon of hope' for conservationists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:56:00 +0000 The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction. Full Article Animals
w Why we can't stop watching the Decorah eagles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:16:51 +0000 The bald eagles of the Decorah and Decorah North nests in Iowa are the stars of two webcams that let us follow along with their daily drama. Full Article Animals
w Why new buildings in NYC are about to become much safer for birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:44:06 +0000 New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds. Full Article Animals
w Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:20:03 +0000 Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky. Full Article Animals
w Why snowy owls are spending the winter in Detroit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:56:58 +0000 Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food. Full Article Animals
w Scientists discover 10 new birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:06:09 +0000 Scientists led by Frank E. Rheindt discovered new five new bird species and five more subspecies on three Indonesian islands. Full Article Animals
w Watch a massive bald eagle take off from a Boston street in slow motion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:06:55 +0000 A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston. Full Article Animals
w This is how a woodpecker swap meet works By www.fws.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:15:15 +0000 Each summer, wildlife officials gather to decide which southern refuges, national forests and military bases have enough woodpeckers to donate birds. Full Article Animals
w Which is worse, passing along a treatable STD or fatal flu? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:19:36 +0000 Passing someone a sexually transmitted infection is viewed as worse than giving them the flu — even if the flu turns out to be fatal, a new study finds. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Influenza season begins, with latest start in 24 years By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:02:16 +0000 Influenza activity in the U.S. remained relatively low from October through January — so low, in fact, that the current flu season is considered not to have o Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Bat flu? Human risk for newly detected disease unknown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:09:54 +0000 Scientists have found a new influenza virus that infects bats. But don't pull out the hand sanitizer leftover from the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic just yet. Wh Full Article Animals
w H5N1 debate: How to balance biosafety with research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:55:19 +0000 While research on the lab-altered H5N1 virus that can be transmitted between mammals in laboratories is put on hold, scientists are debating how to balance bios Full Article Research & Innovations