be Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:50:49 +0000 New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Everything we thought we knew about dark energy might be wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:32:34 +0000 Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake. Full Article Space
be Bizarre dinosaur tracks make it look like these behemoths did handstands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:06:56 +0000 Researchers think they may have clues after looking at 60 impressions of sauropod tracks. Full Article Animals
be Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:11:07 +0000 New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years. Full Article Arts & Culture
be This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:25:00 +0000 A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again. Full Article Animals
be Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:23:26 +0000 Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive. Full Article Animals
be Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:28:56 +0000 Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas. Full Article Animals
be 46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in Siberia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:17:52 +0000 A frozen horned lark bird was discovered in Siberia and is estimated to be 46,000 years old. Full Article Animals
be 10 fascinating facts about polar bears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:26:01 +0000 From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises. Full Article Animals
be Seagulls like food better if humans touch it first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:25:04 +0000 Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first. Full Article Animals
be Pesticides impair the brain development of baby bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:16:24 +0000 Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage. Full Article Animals
be Deserted beaches are a boon to sea turtles during nesting season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:03:33 +0000 Conservationists are reporting improved nesting conditions because conditions are right and there's less pressure from tourism. Full Article Animals
be How to become a backyard naturalist right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:56:33 +0000 Become a backyard naturalist by taking part in the City Nature Challenge. Full Article Animals
be Behold, a sea of pink flamingos in Mumbai By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:38:02 +0000 Flamingos are making themselves comfortable in Mumbai, flocking there in greater numbers as humans are locked down. Full Article Animals
be The benefits of quitting smoking and 5 natural ways to kick the habit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:43:26 +0000 It's tough, but not impossible, to quit smoking. Here are some natural ways to put your cigarette-puffing habit behind you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be The benefits of using natural hair dyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:49:43 +0000 Blackcurrant, indigo and henna can color and strengthen your hair naturally and avoid some of the controversial ingredients in traditional dyes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be The surprising benefits of repeat experiences By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:25:49 +0000 Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition. Full Article Responsible Living
be The animal-saving research behind that viral coyote and badger video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:18:51 +0000 Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element. Full Article Animals
be What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:39:27 +0000 Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:01:38 +0000 Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way. Full Article Animals
be Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 17:42:24 +0000 Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:49:50 +0000 Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends. Full Article Animals
be A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:27:07 +0000 A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons. Full Article Space
be Venice to become first algae-powered city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:55:04 +0000 The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Common seaweed found to produce a beautiful new type of opal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 01:25:53 +0000 You've heard of oysters that make pearls, but what about seaweed that makes opals? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Mysterious algae vortex the size of Manhattan can be seen from space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:11:09 +0000 Scientists aren't sure what is causing this whirlpool of algae but believe it's likely to cause a marine dead zone. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be The amazing health benefits of turmeric By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:29:30 +0000 From reducing inflammation to warding off heart disease, turmeric has impressive healing properties. Full Article Healthy Eating
be Why is mindfulness beneficial for your health? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:08:40 +0000 Practicing focus and acceptance can help with everything from stress relief to healthy eating. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be Green States: A geek bearing gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:50:13 +0000 The Smiley family, from 1869 to the present, has run the Mohonk Mountain House, a gorgeous throwback of a resort hotel that I can no longer afford to visit abou Full Article Climate & Weather
be What's behind the EPA's new clean air rule? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:56:18 +0000 A new EPA rule is aimed at keeping people in the East from suffering the effects of pollution that comes from the West. Full Article Energy
be It isn't easy being a red wolf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:56:39 +0000 When it comes to saving a near-extinct wolf species, you can't please everyone. Full Article Animals
be How a caustic lake in Tanzania became a flamingo paradise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0000 This salty soda lake literally turns dead animals into calcified statues. Why do lesser flamingos love it so much? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be The best spots for cold water surfing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:45:00 +0000 Thanks to advances in wetsuit technology, surfing is becoming increasingly popular in frigid destinations like Norway and Alaska. Full Article Travel
be Photographer captures the beauty and symmetry of Hanoi's street vendors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:12:32 +0000 Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers. Full Article Travel
be Jill Pelto's watercolors illustrate the strange beauty of climate change data By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:12:00 +0000 Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Bumblebee gets a helping hand from Endangered Species Act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:47:58 +0000 The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Full Article Animals
be Planet or not, you can't discount the extraordinary beauty of Pluto By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:08:44 +0000 A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet. Full Article Space
be The story behind kudzu, the vine that's still eating the South By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 19:55:27 +0000 These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Summer produce: Can it, freeze it, pickle it or make it boozy before Old Man Winter steals it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:12:59 +0000 Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now. Full Article Recipes
be Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:11:13 +0000 This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish. Full Article Recipes
be The best way to cook a turkey, according to science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:20:19 +0000 Grab your kitchen shears, a serrated knife and your muscles for a tender, evenly-browned turkey. Full Article Recipes
be A bevy of New Year's Eve drinks to try By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:23:51 +0000 Can you imagine ringing in the new year without a drink in your hand? Usually it's something sparkly, but it doesn't have to be. Full Article Recipes
be How to make Corned Beef Hash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:37:32 +0000 Turn your corned beef leftovers from St. Patrick's Day into a quick, anytime meal. Full Article Recipes
be Avocado prices rise, right before Cinco de Mayo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2017 20:14:47 +0000 Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead. Full Article Recipes
be 6 recipes for green bell peppers when you have way more than you need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:29:02 +0000 When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up. Full Article Recipes
be Recipe: Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:37:22 +0000 Jerry James Stone shows you how to make Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits from his cookbook with K.C. Cornwell. Full Article Recipes
be Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:13:01 +0000 Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air? Full Article Remodeling & Design
be Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:59:47 +0000 Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:22:21 +0000 Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be How to identify different types of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 20:58:47 +0000 Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This handy guide will help you identify types of bees and wasps and whether or not they sting Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening