bi 'Mechanical' invisibility cloak inspired by the honeycomb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:10:46 +0000 Researchers have learned how to compensate for imperfections in a honeycomb lattice that could lead to new advances in architecture. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi Could lights illuminated by bioluminescent bacteria replace electric lighting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:25:15 +0000 Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi Cows are testing the Fitbits of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 15:36:03 +0000 Emedivet is helping farmers keep track of their cows' health an implantable device, but the ultimate goal is to get the devices into humans. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:27:57 +0000 A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water. Full Article Animals
bi The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:28:22 +0000 Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass. Full Article Healthy Spaces
bi In Rotterdam, a wind turbine that's also an apartment complex (and an observation wheel) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:00:45 +0000 The conceptual Dutch Windwheel takes the term 'mixed-use development' to dizzying new extremes. Full Article Energy
bi IKEA's climate pledge is bigger than Sweden's By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:44:27 +0000 The Swedish furniture giant is spending staggering amounts on renewables and climate adaptation, putting entire countries to shame. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
bi Big utilities are ready to go small By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:53:54 +0000 High-voltage utilities are experimenting with generating energy from renewable feedstocks available locally. Full Article Guest Columnist
bi The world's poop could be worth $9.5 billion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:44:46 +0000 U.N. task force looks at turning one big problem into an energy resource. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi The clean energy breakthroughs that Silicon Valley billionaires are betting on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 21:00:20 +0000 Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires have announced a new private coalition to help fund development of nascent sustainable technologies. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi Bionic leaf converts solar energy into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:13:36 +0000 Photovoltaic cells convert the sun's energy into electricity — but what if solar energy could instead be converted directly into liquid fuel? Full Article Energy
bi These wind turbines were inspired by hummingbirds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 12:19:21 +0000 Tyer Wind has based its proposed wind turbines on a hummingbird flapping its wings. Full Article Energy
bi Watch: Powering a car with biomass By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:51:43 +0000 Connecticut inventor and tinkerer Dave Nichols thinks cars should run on biomass. He just might just be on to something. Full Article Energy
bi Orange peels could be made into biodegradable plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:35:31 +0000 Scientists have discovered a novel new way of using microwaves to turn orange peels and other plant-based waste into plastic. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi BioLite CampStove beautifully burns through biomass By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:37:16 +0000 Your next camping trip should include this camp stove, which is capable of efficiently burning biomass materials like pine needles, small twigs and wood chips. Full Article Energy
bi Cory Booker: Obesity is bigger problem than gun violence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:09:45 +0000 Mayor announced a plan to offer his employees discounts to Weight Watchers. Full Article Healthy Eating
bi Fanciful 'Hobbit House' reimagines the treehouse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:59:50 +0000 Luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in Washington state is truly a unique getaway. Full Article Travel
bi A snake on the loose is big news in our town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:24:05 +0000 A 15-foot-python has been on the lam in Morgantown, West Virginia, for almost a week, and it's all anyone can talk about. Full Article Animals
bi Newly discovered underwater volcanic range is teeming with bizarre, tiny fanged fish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:48:55 +0000 The surprising discoveries were made by a CSIRO research team conducting routine surveys off the Australian coast. Full Article Animals
bi Glowing sea turtle is the first biofluorescent reptile ever found By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:01:08 +0000 Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are. Full Article Animals
bi Giant squid babies caught for the first time ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:30:05 +0000 They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies. Full Article Animals
bi Hybrid of extinct aurochs and ice age bison discovered in cave paintings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:04:33 +0000 A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature. Full Article Animals
bi Bizarre Mariana Trench 'alien call' identified By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:11:45 +0000 Metallic noise, captured from the deepest point on Earth's surface, likely belongs to a species of baleen whale, scientists say. Full Article Animals
bi Sorry rabbit, but even scientists agree: Slow but steady always wins the race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:23:33 +0000 New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race. Full Article Research & Innovations
bi Scientists had no idea where the world's tiniest flightless bird came from, until now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 02:26:19 +0000 The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there. Full Article Animals
bi The secret lives of hummingbirds with sword-like beaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:53:58 +0000 Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding. Full Article Animals
bi We can't kick the working lunch habit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:06:51 +0000 The rejuvenating lunch breaks of yesterday are long gone. They've become rushed working lunches, and surveys show it's getting worse. Full Article Green Workplace
bi 8 cubicle dwellers with serious Christmas spirit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:16:25 +0000 These cubicle-dwellers aren't afraid to show how much they like the season. Full Article Green Workplace
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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
bi The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:01:45 +0000 The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed. Full Article Pets
bi 12-year-old celebrates best birthday ever by volunteering with friends at the local shelter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:24:45 +0000 Boy asks his friends to celebrate his birthday by volunteering at an animal shelter. Full Article Pets
bi Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:35:05 +0000 A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day. Full Article Pets
bi Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:08:05 +0000 A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story. Full Article Pets
bi Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:44:56 +0000 Greenland's ice sheet is melting so fast it lost 11 billion tons of ice in just a day. Full Article Climate & Weather
bi How do hurricanes affect birds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:12:02 +0000 Research project BirdCast tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic. Full Article Climate & Weather
bi Bizarre autumn snowstorm blasts western U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:25:12 +0000 While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
bi These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:33:31 +0000 30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
bi Massive U.S. snowstorm births a 'snow dragon' in Maine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:35:36 +0000 Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
bi MillerCoors Sustainability Report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:25:47 +0000 MillerCoors Sustainability Report Full Article Beverages
bi Pioneers in Environmental Responsibility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:31:55 +0000 Pioneers in Environmental Responsibility Full Article Beverages
bi Common Sense Sustainability Is Good Business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:31:39 +0000 Common Sense Sustainability Is Good Business Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
bi Do Biometric Payments Get a Thumb’s Up for Safety? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:35:08 +0000 Making a payment with a fingerprint can make you feel a bit like a secret agent. Full Article Protection & Safety
bi Tennessee Center for Policy Research has no credibility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:35:23 +0000 The TCPR is a right wing funded smear tank with a fetish for Al Gore that never hesitates to let facts get in the way of a good dig. Full Article Climate & Weather
bi Sustainability: What does it really mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:52:53 +0000 More than just green ideas, "sustainability" also refers to the economy and social justice. But is the word being used to death? Full Article Green Workplace
bi Bill O'Reilly producer ambushes Al Gore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:16:56 +0000 Video: Bill O'Reilly doesn't take no for an answer. Al Gore learned this the hard way, as a Fox News producer ambushed the former vice president during a lunch Full Article Climate & Weather
bi Al Gore sex scandal animation gets even more bizarre By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:22:52 +0000 Clip features hilarious group of headband-wearing treehuggers in a VW bus. Full Article Arts & Culture