we What to drink this weekend: La Marca Prosecco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 21:34:52 +0000 Toast those you love with this pleasing Prosecco that won’t break your budget. Full Article Beverages
we Labor-free cocktails for Labor Day Weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 17:33:31 +0000 Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks. Full Article Recipes
we Vegan barbecue, lower-proof drinks set the stage for summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:29:06 +0000 Session cocktails and plant-based barbecue are the biggest food trends this summer. Full Article Healthy Eating
we Mercury, Jupiter put on a show this week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:05:02 +0000 This is a great week for planetary observers. Mercury is in its best position as a "morning star" for observers in the Northern Hemisphere while Jupiter is at i Full Article Space
we Mercury's water ice bodes well for alien life search By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:00:02 +0000 The discovery of huge amounts of water ice and possible organic compounds on the heat-blasted planet Mercury suggests that the raw materials necessary for life Full Article Space
we How to see Mercury and 2 comets in the pre-dawn sky this week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:40:01 +0000 This week in the hour before sunrise early morning stargazers will get a double treat: the planet Mercury and two special comets. Full Article Space
we How well do you know American cars? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:29:54 +0000 This devilishly difficult quiz will separate the auto experts from the pretenders. Full Article Transportation
we How well do you know birds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:36:23 +0000 Whether you watch them at your backyard bird feeder or just see them when you're hiking, how much do you really know about our feathered friends? Full Article Animals
we How were these iconic landforms created? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:03:00 +0000 They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we Lightning: How much do you know about this striking weather phenomenon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:16:54 +0000 Lightning is more than just a stunning spectacle. Take our quiz to see how much you really know about this electrifying natural wonder. Full Article Climate & Weather
we What do you know about Halloween? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:45:57 +0000 Think you know everything about that special day of scary movies and sugar highs? Test your Halloween smarts ... if you dare. Full Article Family Activities
we 10 questions to answer before you set your resolutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:18:09 +0000 It's time for some healthy change. Here are some fundamental truths you need to know about diet, exercise and other wellness goals. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Do you know the answers to these simple science questions? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 17:42:42 +0000 Every two years, the National Science Foundation asks 10 questions to see how much Americans know about science. Full Article Research & Innovations
we A deep dive into ocean power technologies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 May 2009 07:35:23 +0000 OPT harnesses ocean power with some bright yellow buoys (VIDEO). Full Article Research & Innovations
we Study reveals gaps between Tea Party and everyone else on energy policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:58:20 +0000 A study from the Civil Society Institute reveals that party lines divide many people's feelings about global warming, energy independence and green jobs. Here a Full Article Politics
we In rural India, solar power is the cheap and easy option By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:13:01 +0000 Harish Hande launched his solar company to dispel the myth that renewable energy was too expensive for poor people. The West could learn something from him. Full Article Energy
we Rock star charity seeks to Power the World By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:48:11 +0000 Music for Relief, a charitable network of music greats, wants to help light up the darkest homes in Africa though the Power the World campaign. The goal: Lift m Full Article Arts & Culture
we Fracking vs. beer: Does natural gas exploration threaten America's breweries? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:04:33 +0000 If fracking techniques pollute water supplies, what will happen to beer production? Full Article Beverages
we Spanish island first to be powered only by wind, water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:00 +0000 El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity. Full Article Energy
we The green power players in Obama's D.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:39:15 +0000 MNN introduces you to the key characters in the Eco-bama drama including Steven Chu, Carol Browner and more. Full Article Politics
we Discarded H&M clothing is fueling a Swedish power plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:51:42 +0000 Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm. Full Article Energy
we Old bread brewed into game-changing beer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:09:00 +0000 As far as creative ideas to keep food food from being wasted go, Toast Beer is pretty brilliant. Full Article Beverages
we There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:34:22 +0000 A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we This sewage treatment plant moonlights as a wedding hotspot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:42:36 +0000 A singular place to say 'I do' in the Seattle area, Brightwater Treatment Plant can process 36 million gallons of wastewater daily. Full Article Travel
we Volunteers rally around the planet for Clean Up the World Weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:18:29 +0000 This weekend will feature several overlapping events meant to combat a growing plague of garbage around the world. Full Article Responsible Living
we Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:08:16 +0000 Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope. Full Article Energy
we Polar bears need more food than we thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:22:36 +0000 The predators burn energy 1.6 times faster than previously thought, a study finds, helping explain why the loss of sea ice hits them so hard. Full Article Animals
we 10 reasons swearing is good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:40:37 +0000 A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.) Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Why we need time alone and time with other people to thrive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:33:53 +0000 We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we MIT's 3-D solar towers generate 20 times the power By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:58:17 +0000 The new towers collect much more sunlight during the mornings, evenings and all days of the year regardless of clouds or shadows Full Article Energy
we What happens to the electronics we recycle? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:37:29 +0000 There are many reasons to recycle electronics, including copper, steel, gold, silver. The wiring in some older desk tops may yield up to 5 pounds of copper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
we Weird Japanese animation: Casio's anime signs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:38:42 +0000 Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show Full Article Transportation
we Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:06:55 +0000 A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
we Elastic batteries could power bionic implants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:40:01 +0000 A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
we 8 ways the 'Internet of Things' will change the way we work By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:51:23 +0000 From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways. Full Article Green Workplace
we Solving the e-waste problem: Trash bans aren't the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:29:18 +0000 Incentives for recycling old or unwanted electronics may be the best solution. Full Article Recycling
we This stick could be the end of the personal computer as we know it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:02:08 +0000 Intel's Compute Stick turns your big TV into a working Windows computer. Full Article Computers
we Soon we will wallpaper our walls with OLED TVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 18:15:19 +0000 The new screens are less than a millimeter thick and weigh next to nothing. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
we This is why we need wildlife crossings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:17:10 +0000 Wildlife underpasses and overpasses have reduced animal-related car crashes in Colorado. Full Article Animals
we This couple created and hiked a new 2,600-mile loop through the Pacific Northwest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:27:42 +0000 The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes. Full Article Travel
we In the U.K, less mowing means more flowers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:29:12 +0000 New guidelines limiting mowing along roadside strips help create wildlife corridors in the UK. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we How can I get my green husband to wear underwear again? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:37:39 +0000 Columnist Matt Hickman offers advice on how to get a crunchy-granola, green husband to wear underwear. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
we The inside dish (towel) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:16:56 +0000 Do you spend more time in the kitchen during the holidays? If so, opt for uniquely designed, versatile tea and dish towels instead of paper towels. Full Article At Home
we Organic golf course lets the weeds grow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:19:49 +0000 By shedding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, a Massachusetts golf club goes organic. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we The best sweet potato chips ever? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:36:11 +0000 These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too! Full Article Healthy Eating
we Can we trust imported organic foods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:35:18 +0000 Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere? Full Article Healthy Eating
we Sacred can be subtle: What I learned from weavers in a remote Peruvian village By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 17:39:35 +0000 A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu. Full Article Guest Columnist
we Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:00:10 +0000 People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Which exercise is best at boosting brain power? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:43:37 +0000 Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being