j Japan's children most at risk from radiation's effects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:31:36 +0000 Experts say Japan's kids and unborn babies have the greatest risk of developing cancer from exposure to radioactive material. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Japan: A robot power everywhere except at nuclear plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:23:12 +0000 Robots need to be tailored made for their nuclear plants, and the Fukushima plant was built prior to the adoption of robots. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Wind power helping to keep the lights on in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:31:56 +0000 There's one piece of good news from Japan: All the wind turbines survived the earthquake and are helping to power some regions of the country. Full Article Research & Innovations
j What to know about food imports from Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:51:17 +0000 The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri Full Article Healthy Eating
j Earless rabbit born in Japan sparks fears about radiation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:35:56 +0000 An earless rabbit allegedly born near Japan's severely damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has become the latest poster child for the side effects of radiation expo Full Article Animals
j Japanese homeowners to add climbing plants in place of window units this summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:30:34 +0000 As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th Full Article At Home
j Japanese researchers find better way to remove radiation from soil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:10:56 +0000 Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil. Full Article Research & Innovations
j Nuclear fission scare hits wrecked Japan nuclear plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:36:33 +0000 The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant. Full Article Energy
j Japan braces for attacks by gigantic mutant radioactive monkeys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:37:01 +0000 Japanese researchers will release monkeys into the radioactive zone near Fukishima nuclear plant to test radiation levels. What could possibly go wrong? Full Article Energy
j New report quantifies just how badly Russian waters are polluted by radioactive waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:41:51 +0000 According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters. Full Article Energy
j Japan to encircle Fukushima with frozen earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:13:26 +0000 Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
j Is asteroid mining James Cameron's next venture? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:19:38 +0000 'Avatar' director and explorer listed as a backer of Planetary Resources, which promises to merge 'space exploration and natural resources.' Full Article Arts & Culture
j Lost in Central Park? Just follow the rocks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:09:17 +0000 The public park is one of the rare places in the city where ancient rocks, rich with history, mingle with modern life. Full Article Travel
j A huge lake just appeared in Death Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:03:51 +0000 It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
j Enjoy a healthier night's sleep in this totally transparent house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:30:23 +0000 Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night. Full Article At Home
j Residents to enjoy a bike space per bedroom at new London development By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:00:17 +0000 Foster + Partners's 930-unit high-rise development will have enough on-site bike parking to go around and then some. Full Article Remodeling & Design
j Honoring the U.K.'s first female photojournalist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Christina Broom is widely heralded as the most important women in early press photography. Full Article Arts & Culture
j World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:02:33 +0000 The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August. Full Article Arts & Culture
j Who says you can't enjoy ice cream in winter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:45:24 +0000 Ice cream is good any season of the year, including winter! Here's how to make the most of this frozen treat in cold weather. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Celebrate the spring equinox with this majestic time-lapse of blooming flowers! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:32:51 +0000 The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
j 10 health-related uses for petroleum jelly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:35:26 +0000 That tub of Vaseline that you probably remember seeing in your grandmother's house warrants a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Marketers hijack 'five or fewer' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:39:03 +0000 'Don't eat anything with more than five ingredients' should be a simple rule, but it's getting complicated. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Seasonal recipe: Small batch strawberry jam By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2009 14:55:35 +0000 Interested in canning jam but feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the process? This video shows you how to make a small batch without special equipment. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Trader Joe's peanut butter recall spreads to other brands, nut butters and tahini By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:56:26 +0000 What started off as a recall of one version of Trader Joe’s peanut butter has spread to other brands of peanut butter, other nut butters and tahini. Full Article Healthy Eating
j How to grow sprouts in a jar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:39:57 +0000 Grow your own healthy microgreen sprouts right in your windowsill with a jar and a handful of seeds. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:08:32 +0000 Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j You may not know what koji is, but you've probably eaten it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:21:18 +0000 Koji, a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae, has been essential to Japanese cooking for centuries, and now it's catching on in the U.S. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Bizarre summer hailstorm covers Guadalajara in ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:27:58 +0000 A freak summer hailstorm covers Mexico's Guadalajara in at least 5 feet of ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
j Easy yoga routine helps skiers enjoy the snow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:45:23 +0000 Take off your equipment and run through some poses, right there on the snow, for a quick warm-down. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Angelina Jolie used yoga to soar in 'Maleficent' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:56:55 +0000 And (surprise!) it's not an exercise the actress enjoys. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:43:53 +0000 Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j How to train for 'American Ninja Warrior' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:45:57 +0000 Modern exercise tends to put health before stealth, but both are necessary for anyone who wants to become a ninja. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j James Cameron on Canada's oil sands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:00:52 +0000 With a story similar to "Avatar," film director James Cameron now finds himself on the side of native people in Canada's oil sands region, where their way of li Full Article Wilderness & Resources
j Indigenous leaders join Keystone protesters at White House By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:59:49 +0000 Tribal leaders are among the thousands of protesters who are trying to keep the Obama administration from giving the green light to a new pipeline. Full Article Politics
j Kyra Sedgwick urges president to reject Keystone pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:02:06 +0000 Actress partners with Natural Resources Defense Council, asking people to join her in opposing the $7 billion project. Full Article Arts & Culture
j Obama to reject Keystone XL pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:53:42 +0000 The State Department has denied the proposed oil pipeline from Canada, heading off a congressionally mandated deadline of Feb. 21. Full Article Energy
j Reactions to the Keystone XL rejection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:42:28 +0000 The Obama administration's move won't necessarily kill the controversial oil pipeline, but it has still drawn strong reactions from both sides of the debate. Full Article Energy
j Fox News: Keystone XL will create 2,000, 85,000, one million jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:06:58 +0000 According to the GOP's favorite media mouthpiece, the Keystone XL pipeline would have created thousands, no- tens of thousands, no- hundreds of thousands, wait- Full Article Energy
j Obama needs to face climate change, reject Keystone pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:17:48 +0000 Climate activist Bill McKibben says now is the time for the Obama administration to stand up to the richest industry on Earth. Full Article Politics
j Astonished divers come across a massive jellyfish off the coast of England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:32:46 +0000 Divers enjoy a swim alongside a human-sized jellyfish near Cornwall, England. Full Article Animals
j Siemens brings green jobs to KS town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Siemens recently broke ground on a wind power nacelle production facility in Hutchinson, Kansas; the facility will bring more than 400 green-collar jobs to the Full Article Green Workplace
j Mighty wind: Cape project wins approval, but opposition is still full of hot air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:12:31 +0000 Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines -- Full Article Transportation
j Watch: BASE jumpers hurl themselves off wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 17:51:06 +0000 Anyone can jump off a building or a cliff. It takes a real green adrenaline junkie to hurl himself off a wind turbine. Full Article Energy
j Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:47:12 +0000 A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle Full Article Research & Innovations
j Watch: A green job with a view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:29:57 +0000 Wind turbine technicians can spend their work day suspended hundreds of feet above the ground. Full Article Green Workplace
j DOL publishes green jobs guide for women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:23:28 +0000 The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau publishes an online guide for women searching for a green job. Full Article Green Workplace
j Exhibit tracks Europe's ancient music journey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:45:09 +0000 The European Music Archaeology Project's 'Archaeomusica: The Sounds and Music of Ancient Europe' givers visitors an idea of Europe's old sounds. Full Article Arts & Culture
j Holiday jingles may be hurting our brains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:15:32 +0000 Music can get people into the spirit of the season — as long as they have opportunities to escape it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
j This is your brain on jazz By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:21:20 +0000 A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music. Full Article Arts & Culture
j Congratulations to Josh Fox for winning an Emmy for 'Gasland'! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:43:00 +0000 Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is. Full Article Energy