ag A subterranean storage unit-turned-micro-apartment in Seattle [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:21:29 +0000 Visit Steve Sauer's Seattle apartment, a 182-square-foot storage unit transformed into a cozy dwelling. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ag In Beijing, a ghost-plagued fixer-upper that eludes renovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:10:58 +0000 In Beijing, a city lousy with haunted spots, one historic mansion in need of some TLC just can't seem to catch a break due to its ghostly reputation. Full Article At Home
ag In California, a stylish carport-to-guest cottage conversion [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:48:08 +0000 Instead of filling a storage space attached to their carport with junk, Craige and Jennifer Walters transformed it into a lovely tiny house for guests. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ag Coop du jour: Inside a run-down hen house-turned-rustic family cottage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:40:42 +0000 A family proves that even the most ramshackle out buildings can be transformed into cozy, habitable spaces with a bit of hard work and creative design. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ag Stunning garage-to-cabin conversion enjoys sweeping Puget Sound views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:05:24 +0000 A design firm best known for its repurposed cardboard creations tries its hand at small-scale adaptive reuse with absolutely gorgeous results. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ag A California homeowner who pays his mortgage by living in the garage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:55:38 +0000 Explaining this his car 'doesn't need its own little home,' a homeowner converts his garage into a cottage and rents out his main house. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ag Hollyhock House: Frank Lloyd Wright beauty to bloom again following 6-year facelift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:40:42 +0000 The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ag Locust swarms wreak havoc on Madagascar's farmlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000 The island country is currently experiencing a harrowing seasonal infestation of the Malagasy migratory locust. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag What is Climate-Smart Agriculture? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 15:35:09 +0000 With a Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security. Full Article Climate & Weather
ag Potassium: What you need to know at any age By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:54:38 +0000 Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake. Full Article Healthy Eating
ag 8 signs you may have a magnesium deficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:05:04 +0000 You can get this mineral from many foods, but are you getting what you need? Here are some magnesium deficiency symptoms. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ag This beautiful photo of the moon is 50,000 images rolled into 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:09:31 +0000 Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtakingly detailed composite image of our moon. Full Article Space
ag 'Dragon aurora' engulfs night sky over Iceland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:13:17 +0000 An unusual spike in auroral activity culminated in this mystical aurora borealis display captured by Jingyi Zhang, a photographer and astronomer. Full Article Space
ag 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
ag 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
ag Photographers capture gorgeous images of canine pals in U.K. contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:03:11 +0000 The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies. Full Article Pets
ag 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
ag Caged cameraman films polar bear attack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:45:58 +0000 A BBC videographer learns what an Arctic seal's final moments might look like. Full Article Animals
ag Norwegian politicians propose housing refugees on remote Arctic archipelago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:37:09 +0000 Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag Hand talk: Preserving a language legacy By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 14:44:53 +0000 Video: Historical films and field work reveal more about endangered Native American language. Full Article Arts & Culture
ag Sign language learning made easy By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:23:02 +0000 From video games to cell phone apps, people are making sign language easier to learn. Full Article Arts & Culture
ag Camouflage scheme: Squid glows to escape predators By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:48:39 +0000 Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria. Full Article Animals
ag Teenagers and stress By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:26:38 +0000 Video: Decisions and stress and adolescents, oh my! Full Article Arts & Culture
ag Invasive earthworms can ravage forests By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:19:44 +0000 Non-native earthworms are damaging hardwood forests; one University of Minnesota group is working to clear up the misconception that they're always harmless. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag Dragonflies: The flying aces of the insect world By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:05:23 +0000 Fascinating research focuses on aerial feats of the dragonfly such as hunting and the impressive act of mating in mid-air. Full Article Animals
ag When a dam's age leads to damage By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:41:09 +0000 Time can be rough on a dam: as it ages, repairs are more costly and it risks catastrophic breakage. But removing one can also be a major eco-hazard. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag New home movies resurrect endangered Native American language By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:38:25 +0000 Minnesota educator develops multimedia tools to share and preserve Ojibwe language and culture. Full Article Arts & Culture
ag Artist's mandala bowls extol magic of superfoods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000 An art student inspired by "clean eating" creates ephemeral fruit mandalas that are as tasty as they are beautiful. Full Article Healthy Eating
ag Tiny golden scrolls found on 2,000-year-old skeleton contain ancient magic spells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:12:28 +0000 The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered. Full Article Arts & Culture
ag Why Volkswagen should revive the retro Microbus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:10:07 +0000 Why Volkswagen should bring back the Microbus. Full Article Transportation
ag How to get rid of under-eye bags and dark circles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:45:39 +0000 Trying to get rid of those dark circles and bags under your eyes? Look in your kitchen for easy remedies Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ag 'High Voltage': A look inside the electric vehicle industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:39:21 +0000 Jim Motavalli shares his insights about electric vehicles in his new book, High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug in the Auto Industry. Full Article Transportation
ag Top 8 agritourism destinations in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:09:29 +0000 Agritourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the eco-tourism industry. Visitors can relax in a beautiful setting and even gain a deeper understanding of Full Article Travel
ag Ashevillage Urban Farm School prepares for students By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:41:39 +0000 A 30-week Urban Farm School program begins on April 1 at the Ashevillage Institute and Sanctuary in North Carolina. Full Article Green Workplace
ag A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2013 21:24:21 +0000 The Abbey Road Farm Bed & Breakfast gives new meaning to the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Full Article Travel
ag Modern Farmer: A magazine for foodies and farmers alike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 03:07:51 +0000 This diverse magazine covers it all. When discussing goats, topics covered included recipes, raising them, their manure and more. Full Article Healthy Eating
ag 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
ag Rare metal shortage threatens high-tech innovation By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:51:54 +0000 A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ag Earth's water shortage may be explained by where it formed in solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:40:42 +0000 Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag Volcanoes helped Antarctic life weather ice ages By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:10:04 +0000 Though they're perceived as destructive, volcanoes may actually play an important part in promoting biodiversity, a new study suggests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag Canada, Denmark wage 'whisky war' on the rocks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:00:15 +0000 After decades of spirited debate, relations may finally be thawing over a disputed island in the Arctic. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ag 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
ag More U.S. cities push to decriminalize magic mushrooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:47:49 +0000 Denver and Oakland vote to decriminalize magic mushrooms, showing support for psychedelic drug psilocybin. Other cities have similar laws on tap. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ag Meet Tom Gage, the man who could have founded Tesla (but had other ideas) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:42:10 +0000 Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead, Full Article Transportation
ag Lilliputian London home hits the market with a giant-sized price tag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:34:46 +0000 In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower. Full Article At Home
ag League of extraordinary vegetables take over London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Growers show off their autumnal bounty at the annual London Harvest Festival Show. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ag 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
ag 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
ag Tiny English village has massive CO2-cutting ambitions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:02:03 +0000 The rural Cheshire community has slashed emissions by nearly a quarter over the past decade. Full Article Responsible Living
ag What are age spots and how can you get rid of them? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:52:47 +0000 Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being