mp 8 of the best 'Super Bowl 50' commercials you can watch right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:58:40 +0000 From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:01:44 +0000 From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:39:53 +0000 After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys. Full Article Beverages
mp 'Cheers' star Kelsey Grammer is reportedly opening a brewery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:11:38 +0000 Actor of "Fraser" and "Cheers" fame owns land in the Catskills and wants to grow his own hops and barley. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Why Australia went nuts over Johnny Depp's dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:56:42 +0000 Actor allegedly smuggled his 2 pups in via private jet, generating euthanasia threats from Australian biosecurity officials. Full Article Pets
mp 'Sharknado 4': No, we're really not kidding By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:09:27 +0000 Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet? Full Article Arts & Culture
mp How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:42:29 +0000 Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist. Full Article Space
mp Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar speech moved the needle on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:16:19 +0000 Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever. Full Article Climate & Weather
mp 6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:55:19 +0000 'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Leonardo DiCaprio may save the 'Captain Planet' movie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:51:00 +0000 Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Top 10 'Gilmore Girls' revival binge-watching snacks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:48:35 +0000 Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp 10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:28:03 +0000 Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way. Full Article Personal Finance
mp Is the 'Gilmore Girls' revival perfect or a hot mess? Yes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:02:00 +0000 Spoiler alert: Everyone's talking about 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, but for those who have remained unspoiled, this review lets some of its secrets out. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp David Attenborough concludes 'Planet Earth II' with heartfelt appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:09:46 +0000 Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Carrie Fisher's dog finds the perfect home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:09:10 +0000 Carrie Fisher's famous French bulldog, Gary, will find a new home with Fisher's daughter. Full Article Pets
mp Carrie Underwood's dog tackles paralysis with hydrotherapy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:02:20 +0000 Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs. Full Article Pets
mp Tracey and Jon Stewart's animal sanctuary gets final blessing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:54:57 +0000 The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals. Full Article Animals
mp Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:02:57 +0000 The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull. Full Article Pets
mp Buzz Aldrin's love for oatmeal knows no bounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:59:26 +0000 Almost 50 years after Aldrin ate oatmeal on Apollo 11, Quaker uses his breakfast of choice in an inspirational ad not aired in the U.S. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp David Attenborough 'coming to terms' with memory loss (but no, he's not retiring) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:00:53 +0000 Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp 5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:10:45 +0000 Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Luke of 'Gilmore Girls' launches coffee brand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2017 14:13:54 +0000 No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner. Full Article Beverages
mp Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:44:07 +0000 Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:55:35 +0000 Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day. Full Article Animals
mp Introducing Meghan Markle's rescue dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:16:49 +0000 Meghan Markle, who just got engaged to Prince Harry and will be joining the royal family, has developed a passion for saving pups in need. Full Article Pets
mp Man's subway knitting session pays off big By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:46:09 +0000 A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:03:37 +0000 Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:25 +0000 New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:49:47 +0000 For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag. Full Article Climate & Weather
mp Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:52:06 +0000 A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities. Full Article Animals
mp The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:21:36 +0000 Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say. Full Article Animals
mp This rescued bat can't stuff quite enough banana into those ridiculous cheeks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:21:42 +0000 Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love. Full Article Animals
mp These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:15 +0000 A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans. Full Article Animals
mp This tiny fungus looks just like a bird's nest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:50:07 +0000 About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:24:36 +0000 Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study. Full Article At Home
mp 'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:37:45 +0000 You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects! Full Article Animals
mp 'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:08:02 +0000 More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Big predators are showing up in surprising places more often. (That's a good sign.) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 19:30:42 +0000 Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds. Full Article Animals
mp 7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:20:36 +0000 As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.' Full Article Animals
mp How biophilia can improve your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:38:50 +0000 Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp 11 startling stats about Earth's disappearing wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:48:59 +0000 Our planet has lost 60 percent of its vertebrate animals since 1970, but there still may be time to save the rest. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Mysterious Texas canines have 'ghost' DNA of red wolves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:21:36 +0000 Genetic relics from a 'ghost population' of red wolves seem to live on in these coyote-like creatures. Full Article Animals
mp In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:05:19 +0000 Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:19:53 +0000 Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago. Full Article Animals
mp Why the loss of amphibians matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:04:16 +0000 Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research. Full Article Animals
mp The controversy behind the world's next great telescope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:50:35 +0000 Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii. Full Article Space
mp Why California dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:18:03 +0000 Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Indie Energy's groundbreaking technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:05:48 +0000 Some of the smartest solutions really do lie right under our noses. In the case of Indie Energy, a Chicago-based cleantech company, the solution was buried in t Full Article Research & Innovations
mp Hawaii to become the nation's leader in renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:17:18 +0000 With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
mp World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:41:12 +0000 Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe. Full Article Energy