on 'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:48 +0000 Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.' Full Article Healthy Eating
on Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:03:40 +0000 Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world. Full Article Healthy Eating
on The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:20:46 +0000 Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
on Crippled rescue dog finds forever home with Clooney family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:32:38 +0000 The troubled life of Nate the terrier gets a Hollywood ending thanks to George and Amal Clooney. Full Article Animals
on Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:17:15 +0000 Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed. Full Article Healthy Eating
on What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:01:44 +0000 From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing. Full Article Arts & Culture
on There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:39:53 +0000 After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys. Full Article Beverages
on Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:05:53 +0000 Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey. Full Article Animals
on How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:42:29 +0000 Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist. Full Article Space
on Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:53:46 +0000 Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar speech moved the needle on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:16:19 +0000 Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever. Full Article Climate & Weather
on 6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:55:19 +0000 'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Leonardo DiCaprio may save the 'Captain Planet' movie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:51:00 +0000 Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount. Full Article Arts & Culture
on 10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:28:03 +0000 Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way. Full Article Personal Finance
on Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 25 years with star-studded gala, new initiatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:56:10 +0000 Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991. Full Article Arts & Culture
on David Attenborough concludes 'Planet Earth II' with heartfelt appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:09:46 +0000 Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
on Tracey and Jon Stewart's animal sanctuary gets final blessing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:54:57 +0000 The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals. Full Article Animals
on After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:04:49 +0000 Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:44:07 +0000 Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
on Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:55:35 +0000 Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day. Full Article Animals
on Man's subway knitting session pays off big By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:46:09 +0000 A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Judi Dench unveils private forest honoring departed loved ones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:28:09 +0000 Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:03:37 +0000 Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart. Full Article Arts & Culture
on How Stephen Hawking brought attention to ALS By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:30:06 +0000 Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
on The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:25 +0000 New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:49:24 +0000 Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary. Full Article Animals
on Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:52:06 +0000 A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities. Full Article Animals
on The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:21:36 +0000 Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say. Full Article Animals
on Why bugs belong in your house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:30:42 +0000 A human home inevitably contains about 100 kinds of arthropods, research shows, but most are harmless and some can be helpful. Full Article At Home
on These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:15 +0000 A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans. Full Article Animals
on Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:43:41 +0000 The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species. Full Article Animals
on These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:05:17 +0000 A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region. Full Article Animals
on 7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:20:36 +0000 As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.' Full Article Animals
on Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:21:27 +0000 The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna. Full Article Animals
on In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:05:19 +0000 Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
on This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:19:53 +0000 Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago. Full Article Animals
on These eggs shed light on a battle of wits between cowbirds and mockingbirds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:18:32 +0000 A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts. Full Article Animals
on 5 reasons why biodiversity is a big deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 15:19:31 +0000 Earth's species are now vanishing at rates unprecedented in human history. That matters for more reasons than many people realize. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
on Camera trap captures rare high-definition photos of a jaguar in the wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:00:12 +0000 The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest. Full Article Animals
on The controversy behind the world's next great telescope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:50:35 +0000 Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii. Full Article Space
on Why California dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:18:03 +0000 Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
on The Noon Digg: 12/16 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:04:53 +0000 Cloud invasion; Dubai: "beach, please"; wind wins over ethanol; Google would drill for geothermal; dolphins swarming Full Article Green News Roundup
on The Noon Digg: 12/17 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:39:46 +0000 To tree or not to tree?; the world's first live magma observatory, by accident; more on jellyfish swarms; can nuclear power compete?; National Geographic's 2008 Full Article Green News Roundup
on Soon-to-be abandoned mine shafts could provide geothermal energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:27:35 +0000 Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities. Full Article Energy
on Hawaii to become the nation's leader in renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:17:18 +0000 With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
on World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:41:12 +0000 Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe. Full Article Energy
on Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
on What Yellowstone's geysers can teach us about volcanoes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:39:48 +0000 A closer look at the Lone Star Geyser could help scientists predict volcanic eruptions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
on Richard Branson's Necker Island to install solar, wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:10:51 +0000 Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean. Full Article Arts & Culture
on Feast your eyes on the alien-like geysers of El Tatio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Photographer documents the sublime landscape of a bubbling Andean geyser field. Full Article Travel