w Why poodles are so often misunderstood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:40:24 +0000 Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic. Full Article Pets
w A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:13:21 +0000 A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again. Full Article Pets
w Dogs 'see' the world through their noses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:54:00 +0000 With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell. Full Article Pets
w Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:55:51 +0000 The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves. Full Article Pets
w The drive-in movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown fatigue By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:49:09 +0000 After years in decline, drive-ins are prospering amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Family Activities
w You can still find moments of awe and wonder stuck at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:55:20 +0000 There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown. Full Article Family Activities
w 6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:03:45 +0000 From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Pets
w John Kerry: 'We need your help' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:50:46 +0000 On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:44:56 +0000 Greenland's ice sheet is melting so fast it lost 11 billion tons of ice in just a day. Full Article Climate & Weather
w July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:50:02 +0000 July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA. Full Article Climate & Weather
w The legend of Skeleton Lake just got weirder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:25:10 +0000 In 850 A.D., those gathered around a glacial lake perished from one of nature's most deadly phenomena. Or so we thought. New evidence deepens the mystery. Full Article Climate & Weather
w To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:26:30 +0000 New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:55:26 +0000 Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings. Full Article Climate & Weather
w For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:11:10 +0000 In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Hurricane Dorian crawls up the Southeast coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:12:03 +0000 Residents of the coastal Southeast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian as this slow-moving storm moves north. Full Article Climate & Weather
w How to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:08:36 +0000 People in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian. Full Article Climate & Weather
w How do hurricanes affect birds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:12:02 +0000 Research project BirdCast tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic. Full Article Climate & Weather
w We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:15:19 +0000 Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction. Full Article Climate & Weather
w The most extreme bolts of lightning strike in winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:27:20 +0000 Lightning "superbolts" are most common in winter and hit most frequently over water. Full Article Climate & Weather
w 8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:48:38 +0000 If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Bizarre autumn snowstorm blasts western U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:25:12 +0000 While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Whatever happened to autumn? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:18:34 +0000 Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Why lightning is so much deadlier for animals than it is for humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:42:37 +0000 For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current. Full Article Climate & Weather
w These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:33:31 +0000 30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Massive winter storm heads for the Plains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:51:43 +0000 Record-setting blizzard called Winter Storm Aubrey is expected to hit the midsection of the U.S., from Colorado to Minnesota. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What is a stormquake? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:37:48 +0000 Massive storms often trigger earthquake-like seismic activity on the sea floor. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:59:30 +0000 The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts. Full Article Climate & Weather
w 15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:07:58 +0000 The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What is a waterspout? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:52:33 +0000 Waterspouts are tornadoes over water that are usually formed by developing rain clouds. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:38:45 +0000 More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety. Full Article Climate & Weather
w See how much Arctic ice has vanished over the last 25 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:21:10 +0000 NASA's video shows drastic amounts of arctic ice disappearing over the last 25 years. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Sinking temperatures jumpstart winter transformation of Yellowstone waterfall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:53:41 +0000 Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:35:25 +0000 A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:26:11 +0000 Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall. Full Article Climate & Weather
w This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:27:32 +0000 A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:19:25 +0000 From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Watch water bubbles become snow globes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:01:31 +0000 A photographer in Montana filmed bubbles freezing in winter weather, and they resemble snow globes. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What is a 'bombogenesis'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:35:20 +0000 A bombogenesis or bomb cyclone is used to describe a nasty storm that rapidly intensifies. Here's what one looks like. Full Article Climate & Weather
w 2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:02:47 +0000 Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Massive U.S. snowstorm births a 'snow dragon' in Maine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:35:36 +0000 Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:09:12 +0000 Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires. Full Article Climate & Weather
w The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:25:30 +0000 The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What Earth would look like without oceans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:49:08 +0000 A re-edited NASA simulation shows what Earth would look like if our oceans drained away. Full Article Climate & Weather
w What is thundersnow? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:33:39 +0000 Hearing thunder during a snowstorm is uncommon. Here's what to expect if you witness the rare weather event. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:57:32 +0000 Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Half the world's beaches could be gone by the end of this century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:18:58 +0000 Scientists call for quick action to save beaches from climate change. Beaches offer protection from extreme weather events. Full Article Climate & Weather
w 8 things to know about the vernal equinox By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:35:31 +0000 What do eggs, shamrocks and monuments have to do with the first day of spring? Full Article Climate & Weather
w Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:01:39 +0000 A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Greenhouse gases could fall to levels not seen since WWII By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:57:39 +0000 Researchers are predicting a massive drop in carbon emissions this year, levels last experienced around World War II. Full Article Climate & Weather
w 7 ways to prep your feet for summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:04:53 +0000 It’s sandal season! These tips for fixing dry heels, brightening yellow nails, picking the right sandals and more will help you prep your feet for summer. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion