au Image Awards celebrate the beauty of invisible biological worlds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:00:54 +0000 Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT. Full Article Arts & Culture
au Polar bear photos 'testify to the beauty of this fragile world' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:28:37 +0000 Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments. Full Article Animals
au Belfry-dwelling bats are causing an unholy mess in English churches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 13:31:35 +0000 The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in. Full Article Animals
au The ancient tomb of Santa Claus may be hiding under a Turkish church By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:01:43 +0000 Archaeologists conducting digital surveys below the surface of St. Nicholas Church have discovered an untouched temple. Full Article Arts & Culture
au Can acupuncture reduce the symptoms of menopause? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:39:58 +0000 The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
au 5 herbs for beautiful skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:40:25 +0000 From thyme to tea tree oil, natural remedies can help with dandruff, sun damage and more. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
au Nissan Leaf launches new ad campaign with Lance Armstrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:03:12 +0000 Lance Armstrong joins a new media campaign to market the innovative 2011 Nissan Leaf. Full Article Transportation
au 10 cars I expect to see (and drive) at the Los Angeles Auto Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:48:13 +0000 The LA Auto Show, which kicks off next week, is shaping up as very environmentally friendly this year, with a range of EV introductions and first-drive opportun Full Article Transportation
au Happy days at the New York Auto Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:23:54 +0000 Even the big cars are fuel misers these days, as buyers with cash in their pockets cast a wary eye on $4 gas. Did GM really roll out a 35-mpg Chevrolet Impala? Full Article Transportation
au Energy lawyer argues that protesters' snarling faces constitute assault (and no, this isn't The Onion) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:12:15 +0000 A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault. Full Article Energy
au Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:30:31 +0000 Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
au Oxen's upcoming slaughter creates controversy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:04:52 +0000 Should working farm animals be allowed to live a peaceful retirement, or should they be slaughtered and consumed? The fate of oxen at a little farm at Green Mou Full Article Healthy Eating
au Astronauts to grow lettuce in space with NASA 'Veggie' farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:00:02 +0000 The mini-farm isn't just for tasty food — the Veg-01 experiment will test how well lettuce and other large plants grow in orbit. Full Article Space
au Demand for organic milk causes shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:49:59 +0000 Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working? Full Article Beverages
au Author uncovers the secrets of Area 51 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 18:36:20 +0000 Area 51 is the largest government-controlled land parcel in the U.S., but the government still denies its existence. Author Annie Jacobsen discusses her new boo Full Article Arts & Culture
au Smart ways to cut down on your laundry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:27:44 +0000 Wash and dry your clothes less to save resources and money. Full Article At Home
au California's thirst lifts mountains, triggers earthquakes along San Andreas Fault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 13:15:58 +0000 With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
au What do you know about dinosaurs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:00:24 +0000 See how much you know about the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the Earth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
au 'Salt' photos highlight the beauty of mineral minimalism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Photographer Emma Phillips describes the series as "a poetic exploration of and tribute to Australia's monolithic landscape." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
au Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:15:05 +0000 Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature. Full Article Arts & Culture
au George Clooney auctioning his Tesla Roadster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:08:37 +0000 Cash raised will benefit efforts to monitor the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Sudan. Full Article Arts & Culture
au College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:20:12 +0000 If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ... Full Article Responsible Living
au London's most beautiful new museum is a 150-year-old sewage pumping station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:30:26 +0000 Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing. Full Article Arts & Culture
au Food fraud: 10 counterfeit products we commonly consume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:31:16 +0000 Coffee, olive oil and fish are just some of the adulterated and intentionally mislabeled foods regularly passed off as something they’re not. Full Article Healthy Eating
au Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:08:32 +0000 Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
au Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:58:25 +0000 The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires. Full Article Animals
au Can you laugh pain away with yoga? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:24:46 +0000 Mike Lewis helps to heal people with brain injuries via some mindful belly-laughs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
au 'Wanderlust' in Vermont: Travelers relish fresh air and beautiful views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:35:36 +0000 Vermont's Mount Stratton hosted a festival dedicated to yoga, meditation and overall mindfulness. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
au Giant squid caught on camera in U.S. waters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:41:58 +0000 Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent. Full Article Animals
au This gorgeous cricket chorus sounds like humans singing a haunting song By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:17:03 +0000 Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human. Full Article Animals
au Unexplained 'space music' heard by astronauts on far side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:37:35 +0000 Newly unclassified recordings reveal eerie radio sounds heard during an Apollo mission that weren't coming from Earth. Full Article Space
au 9 eerily beautiful songs of night birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 15:24:36 +0000 Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear. Full Article Animals
au Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:12:42 +0000 Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs. Full Article Pets
au Paul Barton brings his music, and a moment of peace, to rescued elephants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:32:19 +0000 Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest. Full Article Animals
au Ron Paul's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:10:18 +0000 Ron Paul has been a vocal figure in American politics since 1977, and he has developed a lengthy record on energy and environmental policy. Full Article Politics
au Peruvian glacier breaks apart causing tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:55:51 +0000 More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake. Full Article Research & Innovations
au What caused the Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:25:01 +0000 The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
au What caused Britain's tsunami? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:48:45 +0000 A tsunami that struck the UK in 2011 was caused by a storm roiling the ocean hundreds of miles away Full Article Climate & Weather
au Georgia-Pacific unit launches new sustainability campaign By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:45:44 +0000 Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, which recently received SFI chain-of-custody certification, has launched a new sustainability campaign. Full Article Green Workplace
au Slaying the dinosaur: Low-cost, high-performance prefabs from Unity Homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:01:11 +0000 Aiming to help eradicate the 'performance dinosaur' otherwise known as the standard American home, Bensonwood launches an affordable green prefab offshoot dubbe Full Article Remodeling & Design
au LivingHomes launches LEED Platinum-aspiring CK series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:00:37 +0000 LivingHomes once again teams up with manufactured home heavyweight Cavco for a trio of low-ish-cost, high-quality green prefabs that have nothing to do with Mar Full Article Remodeling & Design
au Railway arch-repurposing housing scheme in London nothing to laugh at By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:47:05 +0000 Despite the unfortunate acronym, the London Original Loft (LOL) proposal cleverly repurposes unused railway viaduct arches into cave-like residences. Full Article Remodeling & Design
au Stunning views and rattled nerves abound at cliff-clinging Aussie abode By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:30:08 +0000 The modern prefab specialists at Modscape went for the obvious when naming this doozy of a concept home. But hey, it fits. Full Article Remodeling & Design
au What's causing the epic Thanksgiving storm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:41:41 +0000 A messy winter storm is moving across the eastern half of the United States, threatening to delay holiday travel. Full Article Climate & Weather
au Get to know gamay, the Beaujolais Nouveau grape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:41:02 +0000 The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau has just been released, fulfilling the destiny of many French gamay grapes. Full Article Beverages
au Humans may have settled in Australia 80,000 years ago, way earlier than previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:32:26 +0000 Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that could push the date of human habitation in Australia back possibly as far as 80,000 years ago. Full Article Arts & Culture
au How did dinosaurs end up with beaks instead of teeth? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 23:23:06 +0000 Scientists have uncovered the mystery of beak evolution. Full Article Animals
au Rare metal from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs can cure cancer, says professor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:29:52 +0000 New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
au Huge cache of rare pterosaur eggs found, some containing embryo remains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:33:10 +0000 The discovery of rare pterosaur eggs is being heralded as one of the most extraordinary discoveries in paleontology. Full Article Animals
au Geologists find that a remote region of Australia was once connected to Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:58:52 +0000 Surprising evidence linking Australia and Canada reminds us that our planet is a dynamic place. Full Article Wilderness & Resources