so Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:51:56 +0000 Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens. Full Article Research & Innovations
so Super-efficient solar power system sets record By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:11:20 +0000 A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright. Full Article Energy
so Why space roles are so good for women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:15:00 +0000 It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past. Full Article Arts & Culture
so 9 movies starring solar eclipses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:02:10 +0000 From musicals to thrillers, there's more than a few flicks out there where the solar eclipse has a starring role. Full Article Arts & Culture
so The best place for solar power is ... New Jersey? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:36:51 +0000 New study says it's not about the best light, but where solar and wind can do the most good. Full Article Energy
so 10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:16:05 +0000 Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact. Full Article At Home
so Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:50:34 +0000 The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
so 6 reasons to make your bed every morning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:02:14 +0000 This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot? Full Article At Home
so Your kitchen towel could cause food poisoning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:11:34 +0000 Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick. Full Article Healthy Spaces
so Bees bred to fight back against colony collapse disorder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:19:18 +0000 Researchers make headway in fight against devastating disorder by breeding bees with the ability to seek out and remove varroa mites. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
so First-ever 'soldier' bee discovered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:24:48 +0000 The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony. Full Article Animals
so Bee semen could help combat colony collapse disorder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:28:18 +0000 Researchers hope to create a sperm bank to breed hardier bees and preserve threatened subspecies. Full Article Animals
so So, you want to be a beekeeper? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:04:45 +0000 Now's the time to make that dream a reality. Here are 5 cold-season tips to prepare for your first spring with a bee hive. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
so Infrared radiation could be the next big source of renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:02:07 +0000 The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study. Full Article Energy
so Designing a passive house for Seattle that's 'resourceful, replicable and beautiful' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:00:09 +0000 University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition. Full Article Remodeling & Design
so By law, all new roofs in France must be topped with plants (or solar panels) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:00:55 +0000 Months ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, French Parliament approves aggressive new commercial building rules. Full Article Energy
so Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000 We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live. Full Article Remodeling & Design
so Super-absorbent Sponge Park to soak up pollutants along Brooklyn canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:00:15 +0000 In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
so We are all Flint (sort of) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 21:29:15 +0000 There is lead in water systems all over North America, but don't hit the bottle yet. Full Article Protection & Safety
so Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:58:41 +0000 "Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
so A dip in the Seine will soon be possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:08:52 +0000 Using the Seine as a Summer Olympics aquatic venue is the end goal, but the general public will benefit, too. Full Article Healthy Spaces
so This accidental discovery could help solve our plastic pollution crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:11:35 +0000 A research team working with an enzyme that eats plastic accidentally engineer it to make it better at breaking down PET. Full Article Research & Innovations
so Historic DC cemetery doubles as pollution-absorbing sponge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:08:27 +0000 The Nature Conservancy teams with the Archdiocese of Washington to curb urban runoff at a 150-year old cemetery. Full Article Research & Innovations
so How ocean racers are helping solve the Great Pacific Garbage Patch problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:41:26 +0000 The Ocean Cleanup is ready to launch plastic-eating System 001 to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
so The odd reason flamingos are flocking to Mumbai By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:17:07 +0000 Sewage in Mumbai's Thane Creek makes the city attractive to thousands of migrating flamingos, even though it's a turn-off for humans. Full Article Animals
so Smithsonian festival will kick off shuttle Discovery's new career By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:16:30 +0000 NASA's space shuttle Discovery is set to land in Washington, D.C. this April, where the now retired fleet leader — the world's most flown spacecraft — will Full Article Space
so Space-flown Buzz Lightyear heads to Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:19 +0000 After 467 days in orbit and a ticker-tape parade, a special litte astronaut will live out its days at the National Air and Space Museum. Full Article Space
so Shuttle Discovery's 'ride' to Smithsonian arrives in Florida By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:44 +0000 The modified-Boeing 747, known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center here on April 10. The jumbo jetliner came in f Full Article Space
so Iconic space shuttle moves into Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:44:24 +0000 Dailey, director of the museum, in a statement released Monday. "At the Udvar-Hazy Center, Discovery will be seen by millions of people in the coming years, esp Full Article Space
so Sponsor-a-shuttle: Museums offer tiles, stars for space shuttle display funds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:07 +0000 The Enterprise and Endeavour both have temporary displays, but their museums need help to make plans for permanent homes a reality. Full Article Space
so For NASA, a somber week of space disaster anniversaries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:49:43 +0000 This week marks a somber time for NASA, with the anniversaries of three U.S. spaceflight disasters. Full Article Space
so Sun propelled solar sail to launch in fall 2014 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:10:04 +0000 NASA will send off the "Sunjammer," a 128-ft solar sail, to record space weather and study the Sun. Full Article Space
so Voyager 1 reaches bizarre nether regions of solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:29:56 +0000 NASA's far-reaching space probe is still within the sun's sphere of influence, but soon will leave into prediscovered areas. Full Article Space
so Challenger shuttle explosion taught NASA a painful lesson By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:22:26 +0000 Tuesday, Jan. 28 marked the 28th anniversary of the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and loss of the crew. Full Article Guest Columnist
so 7 things to know about the summer solstice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:07:24 +0000 Summer solstice, the unofficial first day of summer, is the day with the most hours of daylight. Full Article Climate & Weather
so LightSail solar sail back in action after glitch By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:26:39 +0000 A tiny satellite has recovered from an apparent software glitch in orbit and is on track to deploy its solar sail. Full Article Space
so LightSail spacecraft snaps solar sail selfie in space By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:47:10 +0000 The Planetary Society's tiny LightSail spacecraft has sent a photo of its deployed solar sail down to Earth. Full Article Space
so Google's 'Project Sunroof' offers new take on home solar potential By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:44:49 +0000 Want to see if your home is a good fit for solar? Project Sunroof offers a decent snapshot from your web browser. Full Article Energy
so Icehotel invites public to design solid ice suites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:00:38 +0000 The iconic hotel is located in Swedish Lapland and was the first of its kind. Full Article Travel
so In Japan, work kicks off on the world's largest floating solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:26:27 +0000 At a reservoir outside of Tokyo, water and electricity do indeed mix. Full Article Energy
so Guess what Disney's new solar farm looks like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:42:38 +0000 20-acre solar installation near Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park has begun supplying clean energy this spring. Full Article Arts & Culture
so Route 66 is getting a patch of solar power-generating pavement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:16:52 +0000 Kitschy nostalgia and clean-tech collide along Route 66, America's Mother Road, thanks to Solar Roadways. Full Article Energy
so Washington's largest rooftop solar array will be atop an IKEA store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:26:11 +0000 As it turns out, the Swedish retailer's rooftop power plants are also the biggest in several other states. Full Article Energy
so Will Tesla solar roofing be cheaper than normal roofing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:26:49 +0000 It will indeed, claims newly minted PV shingle magnate Elon Musk. Full Article Energy
so How will the Great American Eclipse affect the solar industry? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2017 21:47:14 +0000 Utilities from California to North Carolina are preparing for a brief but sharp decrease in solar production during the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21. Full Article Energy
so China launches world's largest floating solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 21:02:55 +0000 You might be familiar with floating wind turbines, but what about floating solar panels? Full Article Energy
so Thinking about going solar? Google adds peer pressure into the mix By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:59:55 +0000 A new feature added to Project Sunroof, a free solar mapping tool from Google, makes keeping up with Joneses even easier. Full Article Energy
so This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:43:02 +0000 China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.) Full Article Energy
so This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:26:00 +0000 Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
so First fully solar-powered train hits the track By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:42:32 +0000 Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train. Full Article Transportation