be Doctors prescribe fruits and vegetables instead of pills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:11:54 +0000 You can fight obesity, reduce hunger and support your local farmers — all at the same time. Full Article Healthy Eating
be Blue Legacy - An interview with Louisiana musician Tab Benoit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:04:36 +0000 The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Ecollywood: Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley, Jr. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:03:29 +0000 Video: Ed Begley Jr. and Jeff Goldblum suggest ways to save money & help the planet. Full Article Transportation
be In the Field: Farm to table at Cha Bella By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:52:23 +0000 Video: Visit a restaurant where every staffer spends time on the restaurant farm. Full Article Healthy Eating
be Ecollywood: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:25:45 +0000 Video: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis offer their eco-tips. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:41:59 +0000 Watch Part I of Chuck's exclusive interview and take the quiz below to win tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Festival. Full Article Responsible Living
be Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:46:01 +0000 Watch part 2 of Chuck's interview with Widespread Panic's John Bell. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:07:47 +0000 Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in Full Article Transportation
be Bee Saving Paper gives bees an energy boost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:41:29 +0000 Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be Tiny vignettes of garden beauty come to life in these macro photos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:19:35 +0000 The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be 10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:29:10 +0000 Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be What to know before you build a fence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:38:32 +0000 Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be Plants really don't like to be touched By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:05:37 +0000 A new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be Why can't clothes just be recycled? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:43:27 +0000 Tons of textiles end up in landfills every year, and we need a solution. Full Article Recycling
be Creating edible treasure from would-be trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Sep 2016 14:30:36 +0000 Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed. Full Article Recycling
be China's Singles Day shopping spree leaves a trail of waste behind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:03:04 +0000 Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash. Full Article Recycling
be 7 unrecyclable items that really can be recycled By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:39:04 +0000 Breathe new life into hard-to-recycle junk with these innovative solutions. Full Article Recycling
be More and more, America's recyclable plastic is being burned, not recycled By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:20:18 +0000 Incineration has become America's stopgap solution following China's crackdown on imported foreign waste, and it's hurting low-income communities. Full Article Recycling
be Wild bees are recycling plastic, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:34:25 +0000 Several bee species have begun using manmade plastic waste to build their nests, according to several studies. Full Article Recycling
be Aflac CEO named one of world's best By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:30:11 +0000 Harvard Business Review names Dan Amos one of the best-performing CEOs in the world. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
be Best use of drones ever? Planting a forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:04:53 +0000 Projects in India and Myanmar and using flying tech to plant trees under the right conditions. Full Article Research & Innovations
be The best way to solve a problem really may be to sleep on it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:01:46 +0000 We may be able to hack our brains to solve problems while we sleep. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Darwin may have been wrong about the origin of life on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:22:22 +0000 New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Why confusion may be good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:14:12 +0000 A new study suggests confusion can be a powerful learning tool, but only under the right circumstances. Full Article Research & Innovations
be From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:15:43 +0000 By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Forget geniuses. Hard workers make the best role models. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:00:54 +0000 Hard-working people like Thomas Edison make better role models, according to research that compared Albert Einstein to Edison. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Your life story may be written in your teeth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:49:18 +0000 The hard material known as cementum in our mouths may record our lives' most intimate details. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Not even the most powerful computer can predict what a baby will become By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:53:16 +0000 A massive study finds that no research tool can predict the outcome of a human life. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Who says jerky has to be beef? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:58:44 +0000 Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise. Full Article Healthy Eating
be If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:38:49 +0000 A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food. Full Article Healthy Eating
be Watch the reactions when people are told they're beautiful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:42:18 +0000 These before-and-after shots perfectly capture the moment a compliment is received. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Why you should try a capsule wardrobe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:23:19 +0000 It can be easy to get dressed in the morning; the key is fewer options. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Blondes might actually be smarter than those with other hair colors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Mar 2016 22:52:05 +0000 A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be How to make microbead alternatives at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:33:19 +0000 Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:07:00 +0000 FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be This bird with a haunting song can pretend to be a branch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 13:13:14 +0000 The drab potoo bird uses its coloring to disguise itself as a tree limb. Full Article Animals
be Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:28:08 +0000 The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live. Full Article Animals
be Crows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:47:16 +0000 A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows. Full Article Animals
be A record number of condor chicks hatched in the Southwest this year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:49:22 +0000 California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500. Full Article Animals
be Endangered Hawaiian duck's comeback is a 'beacon of hope' for conservationists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:56:00 +0000 The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction. Full Article Animals
be Why new buildings in NYC are about to become much safer for birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:44:06 +0000 New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds. Full Article Animals
be Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:20:03 +0000 Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky. Full Article Animals
be Influenza season begins, with latest start in 24 years By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:02:16 +0000 Influenza activity in the U.S. remained relatively low from October through January — so low, in fact, that the current flu season is considered not to have o Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Should schools be closed during flu outbreaks? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:00:17 +0000 New report finds that closing schools during a flu epidemic could halt the spread of the illness and keep people out of the emergency room. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Flu season starts early -- and could be bad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:37:31 +0000 After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Influenza RX Sorbet: Cure your flu with dessert? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:32:32 +0000 Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Why the flu vaccine may work better in women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:36:23 +0000 Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Can honeysuckle extract beat the flu? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:37:15 +0000 New study is first to show that a natural product can directly target a virus. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be How to clean your house after it's been invaded by cold or flu By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:37:31 +0000 If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way. Full Article Healthy Spaces
be When's the best month to get a flu shot? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:09:28 +0000 Drug stores start offering flu shots in early summer, but the CDC recommends getting a shot by the end of October. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being