em 10 places on Earth that resemble alien planets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:03:52 +0000 Consider this an Earth-bound travel guide to the solar system, places on Earth that closely resemble landscapes of other planets. Full Article Space
em Some boys' brains may be wired to make them less empathetic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:29:48 +0000 A new study has found structural brain differences that may account for callous-unemotional traits in boys. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em NYC schools to embrace Meatless Monday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:10:53 +0000 Meat will be off the menu on Mondays for over 1 million students who attend New York City public schools, Full Article Healthy Eating
em Half-male, half-female butterfly emerges from cocoon at museum exhibit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:29:31 +0000 The rare dual-sex butterfly astounded curators at the Natural History Museum in London. Full Article Animals
em Premature births linked to scarcity of men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:25:01 +0000 ncreasing fathers' support during pregnancy may lower rates of premature babies and babies born too small. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
em CDC: Sexually transmitted diseases have become a severe epidemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:35:46 +0000 Treating the country's 110 million STDs comes with a price tag of $16.7 billion a year. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 5 key facts about the gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:17:01 +0000 Here are the key facts about the cases and what's behind them. Full Article Arts & Culture
em Some female spiders need dinner before sex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:33:20 +0000 Certain female spiders are infamous for eating their partners after sex, but some actually pounce on suitors, fangs first, before mating. Full Article Animals
em Phallus-shaped mushroom can instantly trigger an intense female orgasm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:47:47 +0000 A brightly-colored fungus found only on Hawaiian lava flows might be the most powerful aphrodisiac ever discovered. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
em Female dragonflies fake death to avoid males By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 00:59:04 +0000 Moorland hawker dragonfly demonstrates the lengths women must go to avoid the opposite sex. Full Article Animals
em Gasoline demand reaches new high in March By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:20:48 +0000 The demand for gasoline in the United States reached a new high in March with an average of 9.3 million barrels of gasoline being produced per day. Full Article Transportation
em Why was the Deepwater Horizon alert system disabled? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:23:14 +0000 The answer, it turns out, is simple: BP didn't want workers to be disturbed by "false alarms." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
em Emerald ash borer: The real 'Green Monster' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:45:48 +0000 Exotic beetles are killing America's ash trees, a popular source of wood for baseball bats. And as these verdant invaders spread into the Northeast, their grow Full Article Wilderness & Resources
em Is MyPlate icon on food packaging an implied endorsement? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2012 17:09:18 +0000 The MyPlate icon is starting to pop on food packaging. What are the USDA’s rules for companies that want to use it, and does its appearance on a package imply Full Article Healthy Eating
em The USDA is embarrassingly under beef's power, and other evidence special interest groups have influence over our government By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:13:13 +0000 Looks like the USDA forgot its 'A' stands for all agriculture and not just beef this week, and Monsanto might have more power than the federal court system. It' Full Article Healthy Eating
em Ruth Benerito, pioneering chemist who helped invent wrinkle-free cotton, dies at 97 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:22:48 +0000 This unknown American hero led the development of one of the most significant technological innovations of the 20th century. Full Article Research & Innovations
em Global Green hands out awards, announces three-part Sandy rebuilding scheme By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:00:55 +0000 With a focus on solar, schools and citizen entrepreneurs, Global Green USA formally announces its plan to help devastated-by-Sandy communities in New York and N Full Article At Home
em NASA tracks greenhouse gases emitting from thawing permafrost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:10:03 +0000 The mission aims to track the potential impact of methane and carbon dioxide emissions on climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
em Washington, D.C.'s winning 'Memorial for the Future' is as sobering as it is beautiful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:00:35 +0000 Climate Chronograph is a memorial that sinks as sea levels rise. Full Article Arts & Culture
em Emily Deschanel pregnant with first child By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:37:54 +0000 Vegan actress and celebrated animal activist says she's expecting later this year. Full Article Arts & Culture
em 5 baby items you really don't need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 13:09:21 +0000 You know those baby registry lists you get in the mail when someone slips those retailers the news that you’re expecting? You’ll find everything from Exersa Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
em Moms turn dried fruit into organic baby-food empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:55:48 +0000 Have you ever tasted jarred baby food? It isn’t that good. So why feed it to your little one? Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
em Johnson & Johnson removes toxins from baby shampoo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:52:48 +0000 The new "Improved Formula' baby shampoo will no longer contain quaternium-15 and other potential carcinogens. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
em Easy and inexpensive homemade baby wipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:30:02 +0000 Once you try this recipe for homemade baby wipes you'll never go back to store-bought again. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
em Hyperemesis gravidarum is not morning sickness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:00:40 +0000 Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is one of the unlucky 1 to 2 percent of women who suffer from this acute illness during pregnancy. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
em Which baby items are safe to buy used? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:43:06 +0000 Secondhand items are great for your baby and the planet, but only if they're safe. Full Article Family Activities
em See the climate change poem that made the U.N. cry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:58:11 +0000 A young poet from the Marshall Islands reportedly 'brought world leaders to tears' at the U.N. Climate Summit. Full Article Climate & Weather
em U.N. supports World Environment Day with new anthem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:01:17 +0000 The United Nations shares "ONE Life," a new song and music video highlighting the severity of climate change. Full Article Arts & Culture
em Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:47:19 +0000 Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why. Full Article Healthy Eating
em Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' immortalized in remarkable photographs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:21:00 +0000 Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant. Full Article Animals
em Remembering Apollo 11 and the giant step that changed everything By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:25:39 +0000 It's been 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission and the first step on the moon. Here's a look back in photos. Full Article Space
em Norwegian politicians propose housing refugees on remote Arctic archipelago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:37:09 +0000 Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
em Camouflage scheme: Squid glows to escape predators By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:48:39 +0000 Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria. Full Article Animals
em Mind-reading computer system may help people with locked-in syndrome By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:47:43 +0000 Locked-in syndrome, often the result of injury or illness (such as Lou Gehrig's), causes complete paralysis. With advanced technology, these people get closer t Full Article Research & Innovations
em 'Lost' fear memories restored in mice By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 14:13:22 +0000 A team of researchers restored "lost memories" in the brains of mice. Full Article Research & Innovations
em Political Habitat: Emission, impossible? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:05:41 +0000 Obama steals a play from the Reagan/Bush playbook, and hopes for the opposite result. Full Article Politics
em Secrets of 'Jerusalem': The story behind the making of the 3-D IMAX movie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:51:11 +0000 Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities. Full Article Arts & Culture
em 9 precariously perched temples and monasteries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:37:08 +0000 These religious structures have been sitting atop cliffs and mountains for centuries now with no easy way to get to them. Full Article Travel
em The science of natural cold remedies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:45:13 +0000 Challenge those viruses with science-proven treatments that could help you get better faster. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 5 natural cold sore remedies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:52:19 +0000 Once you have the virus, cold sores can appear with little warning. Here's what you can do to treat and prevent these unsightly blemishes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em What is neem oil? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:03:27 +0000 This oil from the 'Indian lilac' can be used for everything from skin and hair care to pest control. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
em How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:39:56 +0000 After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner. Full Article Recycling
em Hormones haywire? Balance them naturally! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:26:30 +0000 Suffering from hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia or anxiety? Hormonal imbalance could be to blame — try these natural remedies to get things back on track. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 10 natural remedies using honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:57:21 +0000 From wound salve and cough syrup to dandruff cure, honey comes to the rescue to solve a variety of body issues. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 10 health benefits of lemons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:55:55 +0000 From hindering kidney stones and taming inflammation to fighting disease, lemons are brimming with potential. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em Acupressure: 5 health problems it can help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 17:48:43 +0000 From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 5 herbal remedies to help you through winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:33:57 +0000 A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 9 home remedies for eczema By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 19:51:08 +0000 Control flare-ups and reduce the itchiness of eczema with these natural treatments you probably have at home already. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 6 natural remedies for psoriasis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:12:30 +0000 There are some ingredients right in your kitchen that can help improve psoriasis. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
em 6 natural remedies for insomnia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 16:05:42 +0000 Though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it's a symptom (usually of some form of stress) rather than a disease. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being