rd 7 DIY valentine ideas for science nerds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:15:30 +0000 Do electrical circuits and chemical elements make your heart sing? Check out these fun Valentine's Day designs. Full Article Family Activities
rd 12 transcendent transportation graveyards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 19:47:29 +0000 Here’s a look at a few of the more famous and photogenic transportation graveyards, the final resting place of planes, trains and automobiles. Full Article Transportation
rd Push toward transit-oriented housing proves divisive in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:58:16 +0000 Despite its aim to ease a housing crunch and kill congestion, California's Senate Bill 827 has its detractors. Full Article Transportation
rd What is thirdhand smoke? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 20:56:20 +0000 Thirdhand smoke is residual smoke and chemicals that linger in surfaces and still cause harm to people and animals. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rd Sex with an ex common among young adults, according to study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:00:01 +0000 Having sex with an ex seems to be a fairly typical part of the breakup process for young adults, a new study shows. Full Article Arts & Culture
rd Sexual addiction not a 'real' mental disorder, study suggests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:06:49 +0000 New research concludes that hypersexuality is not a neurological or physiological disorder, but just heightened libido. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rd Women love a man with a beard, but only when a beard is hard to find By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:40:10 +0000 The popularity of weird beards and mustaches among young men living in Brooklyn, N.Y., may be more than just a hipster fad. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rd The legend of Utah bobcat Mr. Murderbritches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:53:53 +0000 A Utah bobcat named Mr. Murderbritches was captured in 2018 after he was caught eating a farmer's chickens. Full Article Animals
rd The 5 worst oil spills on record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 May 2010 22:42:02 +0000 Planet 100 investigates the 5 worst oil spills on record and how the Gulf oil spill compares. Full Article Research & Innovations
rd Coast Guard captain takes blame for poor oil spill response By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 May 2010 02:11:56 +0000 Something seems fishy ... when asked about poor response to the disaster, the head of the Louisiana Coast Guard said: 'I'm just slow and dumb.' Full Article Research & Innovations
rd The Fix: Robert Redford reflects on the Gulf oil disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:01:42 +0000 Video: The celebrity talks about his experience in the industry and how to move forward. Full Article Energy
rd BP redirects the flow of information with Google AdWords By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:35:55 +0000 BP is coming under criticism for buying 'gulf oil spill' search advertising on Google. Will the company's attempt to redirect online traffic backfire? Full Article Computers
rd Oil spill video harnesses the power of the 'F' word By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:03:51 +0000 Billed as the first charity 'F-bomb-athon' this is of the most satisfying rants about the BP oil spill yet. Do not listen in the presence of small children. Full Article Computers
rd Weighing in on the USDA's school lunch standards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:36:24 +0000 The USDA has released its new, healthier standards for school lunches. Is everyone optomistic? Full Article Healthy Eating
rd Climate change gives gardeners new options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:36:42 +0000 The USDA has updated its planting-zones map for the first time in 22 years, reflecting a warmer U.S. where many southern crops are expanding north. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rd Snack Facts: Raising the Bar for Nutrition Standards in Schools By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0000 An infographic makes the argument for the USDA to get involved with setting national standards for the snacks allowed to be sold in schools. Full Article Healthy Eating
rd Greenland's ice sheet melt breaks 30-year record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:05:39 +0000 On Aug. 8, the Greenland ice sheet shattered a seasonal record, with more cumulative melting since record-keeping began more than three decades ago, new researc Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rd Global Green hands out awards, announces three-part Sandy rebuilding scheme By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:00:55 +0000 With a focus on solar, schools and citizen entrepreneurs, Global Green USA formally announces its plan to help devastated-by-Sandy communities in New York and N Full Article At Home
rd Sea levels could rise more than 3 feet by 2100, according to new study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:46:35 +0000 Scientists say the consequences of sea-level rise could be 'horrible.' Full Article Climate & Weather
rd Arctic sea ice peak is 5th lowest on record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:59:48 +0000 This winter, the Arctic ice cap expanded to a total of 5.76 million square miles — one of the lowest areas on record since 1979. Full Article Climate & Weather
rd Marion Cotillard gives birth to baby boy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2011 18:41:58 +0000 'Inception' star and self-described hippie at heart names her first child Marcel. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
rd Texas woman holds Guinness record for most breast milk donated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:34 +0000 Alicia Richman donated more than 11,000 ounces of breast milk between June 2011 and March 2012. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
rd Moms, where's the weirdest place you've ever pumped breastmilk? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:36:41 +0000 Nursing mom becomes breastfeeding hero by pumping during a half marathon. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
rd Murder houses, marauding rats and Martha [Weekend link clump] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 22:00:56 +0000 This week: Historic homes with gruesome backstories, a woman wages war against rodents and Martha Stewart pays her respects to American crafters. Full Article At Home
rd Edward Norton named U.N. biodiversity ambassador By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:49:21 +0000 Actor/activist excited to use new role to share that 'human well-being is intertwined fundamentally with biodiversity'. Full Article Arts & Culture
rd Bird Photo Booth captures birds at their finest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:58:45 +0000 Michigan woman has a 'photo booth' to get a glimpse of the personalities of birds that visit her yard. Full Article Animals
rd 10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:17:26 +0000 Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards. Full Article Arts & Culture
rd 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
rd Citizen science and the study of birds By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:33:11 +0000 Volunteers help scientists understand birds and changing habitats. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rd What birds can teach us about flight By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:42:42 +0000 Looking to the ground before taking to the air–-what ground birds can teach us about flight. Full Article Animals
rd Lord of the tree rings By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:59:28 +0000 Trees are outstanding historians. In fact, scientists dating back to Leonardo da Vinci recognized the value of trees. While others had figured out that you coul Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rd Talking to the birds to help humans By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 01:59:48 +0000 A comparative psychologist says African grey parrots have the social skills of a 2-year-old child and the intelligence of a 5-year-old. Full Article Animals
rd Political Habitat: Not in my backyard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:52:51 +0000 You'll never guess who's fighting to stop the construction of a wind farm off the shores of Cape Cod. Environmentalists. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rd Politicians: Want to get elected? Using swear words could help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 13:59:59 +0000 A recent study featuring blog posts from fictitious Italian politicians found the use of swear words made candidates sound more relatable. Full Article Politics
rd The (unnoticed) suffering of BP CEO Tony Hayward By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:13:04 +0000 The mainstream media is ignoring the most important side of the BP oil leak story- the incredible suffering of Tony Hayward, the CEO of British Petroleum. Could Full Article Energy
rd Evolution deniers believe in 'smorgasbord' of science By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:08:13 +0000 These well-educated believers have positive views of science but selectively reject certain theories that conflict with their religious beliefs. Full Article Arts & Culture
rd 4 Buddhist holidays you've likely never heard of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:30:16 +0000 Here are a few of the most popular Buddhist holidays explained. Full Article Arts & Culture
rd 10 Celtic gardens to inspire your moment of zen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:25:45 +0000 Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rd Edible plants you can find in the wild (or your backyard) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 17:12:12 +0000 If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rd Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:47:51 +0000 We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rd Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:49:07 +0000 What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod Full Article Transportation
rd Ford announces which cities will get first crack at Focus Electric By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:19:17 +0000 Ford has announced the 19 markets that will receive the first wave of the Focus Electric in late 2011. Full Article Transportation
rd 5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:59:30 +0000 5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study. A new study finds that organic food is not nutritionally superior. So is it worth the higher price? I say Full Article Healthy Eating
rd Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 18:12:44 +0000 44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rd Blooming almond orchard set ablaze by setting sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Freshly blossomed almond trees are illuminated by the fiery sunset in Czech Republic. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rd This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:45:36 +0000 Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rd 10 spectacular, record-setting waterfalls By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:36:24 +0000 From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rd Edward Burtynsky peels back the curtain on the perils of modern existence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:30:00 +0000 Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rd This scuba-diving lizard breathes by blowing an air bubble over its head By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:07:56 +0000 Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time. Full Article Animals
rd Tesla's Elon Musk on the (video) record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:30:59 +0000 In an interview with MNN, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is candid about his company's finances, the competition, the Model S and its prospects for the future. Full Article Transportation