b 22 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:28:28 +0000 There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer. Full Article Computers
b Progressive baby boomers are fighting housing and transportation progress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:22:09 +0000 It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Community responds to vandalism in cow tunnel with beautiful mural By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:38:03 +0000 When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:54:43 +0000 People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 'Tower of Voices' honors the Sept. 11 bravery of Flight 93 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:03:14 +0000 Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 who died on Sept. 11 honored at the national memorial site in Pennsylvania. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Why some libraries are getting rid of late fees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:10:36 +0000 Many public library systems are eliminating late fees on materials because they see them as a form of social inequity. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Homeless woman becomes viral star after singing in Los Angeles metro station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:10:01 +0000 Homeless woman Emily Zamourka became a viral video star after singing in a Los Angeles metro station. Full Article Arts & Culture
b How to find a hobby (and why you should) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:00:25 +0000 The benefits of hobbies and how to choose an activity that can help take your mind off work and add some fun to your life. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 20 fantastic photos that offer a big peek into a small world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:15:34 +0000 Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect. Full Article Arts & Culture
b REI wants you to do more than #OptOutside on Black Friday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:35:33 +0000 REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Is OK Boomer about age or attitude? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:10:06 +0000 Really, you can't blame the kids for being angry. But they're not just talking to the baby boomers. Full Article Arts & Culture
b In these villages, the mail comes by babushka By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:10:20 +0000 Russian postwoman walks 25 miles to deliver mail and she's been doing it for half a century. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 12 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:12:24 +0000 From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Visitors flock to see Lithuanian Christmas tree that resembles chess piece By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:40:22 +0000 The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe. Full Article Arts & Culture
b What about renting a Christmas tree this year? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:49:10 +0000 Rather than cutting down a live tree, many companies will rent you one that will keep growing and be used several years in a row. Full Article Arts & Culture
b German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:29:34 +0000 German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:36:05 +0000 Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019. Full Article Arts & Culture
b What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:26:27 +0000 Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Why a silent book club is a brilliant idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:37:06 +0000 It's a book club for introverts to be social without all the pressure of a regular book club. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:54:44 +0000 After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:48:41 +0000 These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Why the big awards shows are going vegetarian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:46:18 +0000 The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing? Full Article Arts & Culture
b We love movies — but we love libraries more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:18:04 +0000 Americans went to libraries more than the movies in 2019, according to a new Gallup poll. Full Article Arts & Culture
b You can take in a concert 333 feet underground in Cumberland Caverns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:46:56 +0000 Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground. Full Article Arts & Culture
b A centuries-old riddle in stone has finally been solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:26:35 +0000 A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners. Full Article Arts & Culture
b You can't hug your neighbor during quarantine, but you can serenade them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:32:51 +0000 People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine. Full Article Arts & Culture
b How to read books for free during the pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:58:52 +0000 Libraries are closed, but you don't have to leave the house to benefit from reading a free book during the pandemic. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Jellyfish blooms that shut down power plants linked to offshore construction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:07:13 +0000 Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise. Full Article Animals
b Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:59:08 +0000 Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund. Full Article Animals
b Hundreds of hot air balloons lift off, setting world record in France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:51:16 +0000 In France, 456 hot air balloons floated in a line at the same time during the Mondial Air Ballons festival at an airbase in Chambley-Bussieres. Full Article Travel
b How one man's 40 years of weather records became a treasure trove of climate change data By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:09:55 +0000 billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Atacama desert carpeted with surprise floral bloom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:36:00 +0000 In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom. Full Article Climate & Weather
b How to get a bat out of your house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:09:32 +0000 If a bat makes its way into your home accidentally, you can get it out yourself. Don't panic, grab some supplies and help it find an exit. Full Article Animals
b Companies are coming clean about fragrance, but is that enough? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:28:47 +0000 Manufacturers don't have to tell you what fragrance chemicals are in the products you use, but those chemicals can cause health issues. Full Article Healthy Spaces
b Safe drinking water 101: What to do before, during and after a natural disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 18:40:58 +0000 Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply. Full Article Healthy Spaces
b Competitive table-setting is a thing, and it's serious business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:11:44 +0000 The LA County Fair has held a tablescaping competition since the 1930s, and it's so popular that they have to turn contestants away each year. Full Article At Home
b This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:22:43 +0000 Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
b These beautiful photos speak loud and clear for wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:26:20 +0000 The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Full Article Animals
b Why you should care about peat bogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:04:03 +0000 Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:18:34 +0000 The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded. Full Article Animals
b These comedy wildlife photo winners will make you belly laugh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:26:33 +0000 The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department. Full Article Animals
b What is a safe sleeping environment for a baby? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 14:39:22 +0000 Despite years of warning, a new report says many infants in the U.S. still sleep with soft bedding, whether in a crib or their parents' bed. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
b Do you really need probiotics? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:32:18 +0000 Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Why breakfast should be your biggest meal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:44:39 +0000 If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:01:25 +0000 The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:25:12 +0000 Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push. Full Article Research & Innovations
b A new beginning for an old ghost town? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:05:56 +0000 Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers. Now, its cottages stand in eerie disrepair. Full Article Travel
b Why some cats hate belly rubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:26:55 +0000 The science behind why some cats hate belly rubs, plus what it means when a cat rolls over and shows you its belly. Full Article Animals
b Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:27:36 +0000 The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:26:09 +0000 Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year. Full Article Arts & Culture