ot 'Fed Up:' A must-see documentary that connects the dots about food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 May 2014 18:38:50 +0000 The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Woman collects 2.4 tons of trash on Nova Scotia beaches in 1 year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:08:20 +0000 In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia. Full Article Responsible Living
ot Those hotel mini soaps and shampoo bottles will soon be history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:47:11 +0000 California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries. Full Article Responsible Living
ot 5 not-so-ordinary fruits in season now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:09:03 +0000 Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Why is whole fruit healthier than a smoothie? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:56:34 +0000 Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot What's the difference between peaches, nectarines and apricots? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:04:13 +0000 These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot How to spot the perfect plum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:25:44 +0000 From color to firmness, follow these four tips for picking a ripe, juicy plum every time. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Toyota Prius: Latest status symbol for the wealthy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:34:29 +0000 Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California. Full Article Transportation
ot Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:29:59 +0000 Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel. Full Article Transportation
ot Guess which cars are magnets for speeding tickets? (Hint: It's not the Ferraris) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:50:54 +0000 Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention. Full Article Transportation
ot New York Auto Show 2015: What's hot and green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:32:46 +0000 Crossovers are in, but they're dropping weight, pushing fuel economy and adding hybrid drives. Full Article Transportation
ot Why our yearbook photos are all smiles now By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:01:13 +0000 Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things. Full Article Arts & Culture
ot How to watch the Delta Aquarids and summer’s other minor meteors By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:33:10 +0000 Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer? Full Article Space
ot When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:21:30 +0000 Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ot Cooking with Chef A: Easy apricot chicken By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:51:05 +0000 Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Imported hot sauces may contain lead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:22:09 +0000 About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Arsenic in rice not a risk over short term By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:28:23 +0000 Levels of arsenic in rice appear to be too low to pose health risks over the short term. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Why are white potatoes excluded from the WIC program? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:25:41 +0000 Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why? Full Article Healthy Eating
ot FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:56:29 +0000 Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:05:44 +0000 The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:59:38 +0000 Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef? Full Article Healthy Eating
ot How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:51:04 +0000 There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment. Full Article Beverages
ot 'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:04:22 +0000 Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ot New York chef offers broth in to-go cups By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:09:05 +0000 We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:30:00 +0000 Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac? Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Chipotle promotes its vegan Sofritas to meat eaters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:35:27 +0000 Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:45:41 +0000 The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Chipotle's food is GMO-free, starting now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:48:52 +0000 The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Go ahead, order the least expensive bottle of wine on the menu By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:59:10 +0000 Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value. Full Article Beverages
ot For Mother's Day, a steamy romance novel starring … Colonel Sanders? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 17:33:33 +0000 The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this? Full Article Arts & Culture
ot Restaurant 'surge pricing' is much ado about nothing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:27:16 +0000 The headlines say surge pricing, but in reality, what Bob it's an early bird special for fine dining. Full Article Personal Finance
ot Parents, 'No loud children allowed' policies are about you, not your kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:03:00 +0000 A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave. Full Article Family Activities
ot Biodynamic wine: Not just for hippies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:08:12 +0000 Many people still don't know what biodynamic means, but wines grown biodynamically are popular with the experts. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ot Wine: DeLoach Pinot Noir Rosé By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:37:40 +0000 A certified organic and biodynamic rosé that will go great with your summer meals. Full Article Beverages
ot Does bottled water need an expiration date? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:02:19 +0000 Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle. Full Article Beverages
ot Do potatoes and toast pose a cancer risk? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:02:15 +0000 Cooking starchy food at high temps for a long time can produce acrylamide, a chemical that may cause cancer. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Got seeds to share? Here's your network By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2017 16:24:19 +0000 At Global Seed Network's peer-to-peer online network, people can share rare and heirloom seeds for free. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ot Sautéing? Olive oil may not be your best choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:13:17 +0000 It all has to do with the smoke point of the oil. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot AltCarExpo: Not just for alt-car fans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:33:15 +0000 The free AltCarExpo will give Southern Californians a look at the latest greener cars -- and car-free modes of transport. Full Article Arts & Culture
ot Los Angeles Auto Show preview: Hot hatches, hybrids and electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:14:29 +0000 The LA show, opening this week, features some intriguing green concept cars...headed for production. Are you ready for a compact hybrid Lexus, a 170-mpg VW and Full Article Transportation
ot Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:25:17 +0000 Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible. Full Article Space
ot Hubble takes snapshots of interstellar comet as it careens by Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:33:39 +0000 Scientists say C/2019 Q4 is a comet from another galaxy. Full Article Space
ot Scientists unravel the mysteries of 'cotton candy' planets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:25:20 +0000 Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs. Full Article Space
ot NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:10:13 +0000 NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away. Full Article Space
ot We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:21:19 +0000 China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon. Full Article Space
ot The hottest planet ever detected rips molecules apart and acts like a star By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:25:54 +0000 KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place. Full Article Space
ot What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:24:36 +0000 NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock. Full Article Space
ot Why not retire to the Holiday Inn? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:53:43 +0000 Hotel living combined with extreme minimalism could be an interesting lifestyle choice. Full Article Travel
ot It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:26:03 +0000 People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers. Full Article Computers
ot Baby boomers are going to face another problem: The baby bust By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:42:22 +0000 As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being