ow Home Canning Preserves Your Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:21:38 +0000 Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ow Indoor Gardening Project for Kids: How to Build a Terrarium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:28:48 +0000 This fun indoor craft project allows kids to customize their very own miniature garden, plant succulents in a container, and watch them grow. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ow Holiday Gifts that Grow: Tips for Giving Live Plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:30:03 +0000 Live plants make a thoughtful and long-lasting gift, especially when chosen with care and customized with little touches that make them even more special. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ow How much is 7 billion kilowatt hours anyway? By www.walmartgreenroom.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:18:50 +0000 Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020. Full Article Leaderboard
ow Pilgrims can still follow this ancient path from Canterbury to Rome By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:24:52 +0000 The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. Full Article Travel
ow How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:06:57 +0000 Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada. Full Article Travel
ow Scientists don't know why Polaris is so weird By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:27:37 +0000 It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star. Full Article Space
ow Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:03:14 +0000 The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019. Full Article Space
ow How moon mining could transform the economy and space travel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:25:14 +0000 The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it. Full Article Space
ow Black holes power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is ours so calm? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:37:30 +0000 Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm? Full Article Space
ow Teen driver at home? Here's how to keep insurance costs down By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:32:17 +0000 If you have teenage drivers and are trying to live within your means, here are a few tips for keeping insurance costs down. Full Article Personal Finance
ow How to protect yourself against medical ID theft By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:11:43 +0000 Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know. Full Article Personal Finance
ow 10 ways today's college students can lower their student debt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:02:17 +0000 The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know. Full Article Personal Finance
ow What do people-finder sites know about you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:12:15 +0000 Websites like FamilyTreeNow and even Whitepages have a surprising amount of your personal information. Full Article Computers
ow What you need to know about your child's teeth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:45:29 +0000 Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ow How to find charities to support the things you care about By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:44:09 +0000 If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient. Full Article Responsible Living
ow Why free play matters and how to encourage it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:23:23 +0000 Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play. Full Article Family Activities
ow How to eat quince, a forgotten fruit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:26:54 +0000 Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow How safe is cured, smoked or salted fish? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:23:02 +0000 We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts? Full Article Healthy Eating
ow Everything you need to know about yogurt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:15:08 +0000 Packed with protein, calcium and probiotics, yogurt is a popular dairy staple available in lots of varieties. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow Matt Loudermilk: How He Embodies ‘The Aflac Way’ By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:31:55 +0000 Aflac’s vice president and corporate secretary makes sure the company goes above and beyond to create and maintain a culture of purpose. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow 6 winter root vegetables you should know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:42:17 +0000 Dig into some new winter flavors with root vegetables. Add seasonal flavor with parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, and others. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow How safe are edible, homemade gifts? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:27:14 +0000 Those seeking a more sustainable holiday are choosing DIY food gifts. But have you taken all the precautionary measures when it comes to canning? Full Article Healthy Eating
ow How to prep a week's worth of soups in no time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:45:12 +0000 With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow How and why you should cook with bitters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:13:49 +0000 While mandatory in drinks like the Sazerac and Manhattan, the aromatic, herbal flavoring agent isn't just for cocktails. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow How long do fresh eggs last? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:34:04 +0000 Fresh eggs last from two hours to a year, depending on where you buy them and how you store them. Full Article Healthy Eating
ow Biodiesel powers Kid Rock's Badass Beer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:00:35 +0000 Kid Rock is using a sustainable brewery to brew his new American Badass Beer. Full Article Beverages
ow Planters unveils the biodiesel-powered Nutmobile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:54:06 +0000 Keep an eye out for the famous biodiesel-powered, peanut-shaped vehicle. Full Article Transportation
ow Cow power: Indiana farm uses manure to fuel its dairy trucks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:42:13 +0000 Fair Oaks Farms now powers 42 tractor-trailers with compressed natural gas from methane, the largest project of its kind to date. Full Article Energy
ow Scientists grow bacon from stem cells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:53:51 +0000 Bacon shortages could be a think of fiction. A new technique that turns pig stem cells into strips of meat could offer a green alternative to the slaughterhouse Full Article Research & Innovations
ow Lightning-powered mushrooms could boost food yields By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:20:56 +0000 New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ow Fish that regrows cardiac tissue could mend human hearts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:48:05 +0000 Scientists hope to end heart transplant surgery forever thanks to help from the amazing zebrafish. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:28:14 +0000 New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow Can genetic engineering make better flowers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:19:02 +0000 Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti Full Article Research & Innovations
ow How salamanders regenerate parts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2013 19:34:35 +0000 Immune cells called macrophages are at the center of the salamander's ability to regrow limbs and regenerate parts of organs. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow Bioluminescent art: Beautiful bacteria glow in the dark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:47:25 +0000 Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark. Full Article Arts & Culture
ow How biotechnology could revive extinct animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:49:38 +0000 Researchers are setting their sights to resurrecting passenger pigeons and woolly mammoths, but would it do more harm than good? Full Article Animals
ow Behold, the freaky leech that can stay alive at 321 degrees below zero By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:06:59 +0000 Brrr. Full Article Animals
ow Gecko gloves allow you to climb like 'Spider-Man' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:35:52 +0000 Gloves designed after a gecko's feet allow human climbers to scale walls with ease. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow How to unboil an egg By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:35:38 +0000 Scientists have learned how to unboil an egg, and it could lead to breakthroughs in biotechnology. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow Super-sensing glove allows divers to feel objects deep underwater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:30:22 +0000 The glove essentially translates sonar into a sense of touch for its wearer. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ow Glowing plants might soon light your home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 23:58:37 +0000 Scientists created the glowing effect without any genetic modification. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow 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
ow How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:44:46 +0000 Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET. Full Article Research & Innovations
ow How long should you steep tea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:00:27 +0000 There's an ideal length of time and temperature for steeping each type of tea. Full Article Beverages
ow Will children really grow horns from too much phone use? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:01:45 +0000 A study about phones giving kids horns stirs some good old-fashioned moral panic. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ow How can large-scale solar power reduce pressure on farm land? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 May 2014 14:36:23 +0000 Utility-scale solar power requires a lot of land. But there are ways to work around that problem. Full Article Energy
ow How Walmart is reaching for the sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 17:35:08 +0000 Walmart is making big strides when it comes to renewable energy. Full Article Energy
ow Are solar power and agave farming a match made in heaven? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 12:32:00 +0000 Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms. Full Article Energy
ow 5 innovative hydroelectric power ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:11:12 +0000 Hydroelectric power has not received the attention that solar and wind enjoy, but that could be changing. Full Article Energy