The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research.

The Aldabra banded snail was believed to have been driven to extinction by climate change, but researchers have found a few stragglers.

After decades of testing, agency says 50 remaining chimps will be retired to a sanctuary.

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.

A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature.

While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent.

The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return.

A new generic option will soon offer relief for families who shell out hundreds of dollars for these epinephrine-filled devices.

Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world, and one of them dies every two weeks. Here are some that could disappear in our lifetimes.

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.

Lightning "superbolts" are most common in winter and hit most frequently over water.

If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.

What do eggs, shamrocks and monuments have to do with the first day of spring?

Expired foods like leftover wine, avocados, and yogurt can be used to improve your hair and skin and cut down on food waste. Here's how.

Life is short, which is why it's so important to make every moment — and impeccably styled outfit — count.

Exfoliating is an important step in improving your skin's appearance and health. Here's what dermatologists want you to know.

These stuffing-inspired stretchy pants expand when you stuff yourself on Thanksgiving, but you're better than this.

The practice was standard until public backlash forced them to change course.

Tonlé has kept 14,000 pounds of fabric from landfill with just its latest autumn/winter collection. Designer Rachel Faller explains how it works.

The Right Mix of Fats for Optimal Energy and a Healthy Coat

An Alaska liquor store is making an icy statement about former Vice President Al Gore's stance on environmental issues. NBC's Chris LeClere reports.

Video: Police are reinvestigating allegations from a masseuse that she was sexually assaulted by former Vice President Al Gore. A legal scholar weighs in.

Clip features hilarious group of headband-wearing treehuggers in a VW bus.

Do we really expect our phones to have empathy, like Samantha in 'Her'?

The Kirobo Mini can recognize expressions and make conversation.

Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes.

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.

More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones.

Scientists find a tiny pocket shark that glows in the dark in the Gulf of Mexico.

Scientists have been working to resurrect the woolly mammoth for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it?

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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020.  

More of MNN's user guides for some of the best national, state and local parks in the United States. Explore America's parks with this series.

This is part of Explore America's Parks, a series of user's guides to national, state and local park systems across the United States. We'll be adding new parks

Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem.

An HSC survey found that more than half of American adults couldn’t think of anything they should do to make their homes safer.

A new study looks at the community factors behind the dip in American life expectancy.

The U.S. food supply is experiencing problems, from milk to chicken to produce, but it's functioning and shoppers can get the food they need during COVID-19.

Just one exercise session increases the antioxidant that could help prevent a deadly side effect of COVID-19.

The human brain hasn't caught up to the technology of video conferencing yet.

Beautiful phenomenon of noctilucent blue clouds may be growing due to greenhouse gas emissions.

The new quarterly journal Comestible is a grab-a-big-cup-of-coffee-and-read-from-cover-to-cover kind of publication.

Coffee-growing regions are set to lose key pollinators like bees by midcentury due to climate change.

The shelter was swamped with calls to adopt dumped kittens.

The Sip of Hope coffeehouse in Chicago's Logan Square supports mental health initiatives, including suicide prevention.

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.

An online petition is calling on toothpaste manufacturers to drop cardboard box packaging.

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.