j It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:26:03 +0000 People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers. Full Article Computers
j Running just 10 minutes a day can reduce your risk of early death by 27 percent By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:11:06 +0000 Who says you can't outrun old age? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Number of farmers markets jumps 16 percent By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:27:38 +0000 In the past year, the greatest increase in farmers markets has been in the Midwest. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j Trader Joe's offers food, produce -- and mystery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:14:35 +0000 Executives keep a tight lid on the secret to successfully selling grocery staples to the masses. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
j Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:44:05 +0000 ‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:46:33 +0000 A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Nut job: Thieves are stealing California walnuts by the truckload By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:39:28 +0000 Soaring prices have made walnuts, almonds and other nuts a tempting target. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Hospitals jump on the healthy food bandwagon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:39:19 +0000 As more doctors use food as a medical tool, health care providers are making nutritious options more readily available — even farmers markets. Full Article Healthy Eating
j 26 local food projects to get federal boost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:41:58 +0000 The White House, federal government selects communities to participate in the Local Food, Local Places initiative. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Interview: Jennifer Pitt, Director of the Colorado River Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:35:25 +0000 Alexandra Cousteau speaks with Pitt, who points out we have hit the age of limits on the Colorado. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
j 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
j 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
j 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
j 10 easy craft projects inspired by nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:01:16 +0000 Spruce up your holiday décor by bringing nature in with these beautiful and easy DIY projects. Full Article Family Activities
j 10 DIY projects that reuse your old glass bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:26:18 +0000 Some cities don't recycle glass, but that doesn't mean you can't reuse glass bottles for candles, hummingbird feeders or even chandeliers. Full Article Arts & Culture
j Jon Stewart bores himself to sleep over climate change bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:01:21 +0000 Before interviewing Energy Secretary Steven Chu, <i>The Daily Show</i> host Jon Stewart fell asleep talking about the Markey-Waxman energy bill. Full Article Climate & Weather
j DOE funds extreme research projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $151 million to 37 forward-thinking energy research projects. Full Article Green Workplace
j DOE awards $24 million to algal biofuel projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:20:17 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $24 million to three algal biofuels research projects. Full Article Transportation
j Offshore wind power: Feds announce $50.5 million in funding for mid-Atlantic project By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:03:00 +0000 Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects. Full Article Energy
j Green energy projects still getting government support By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:55:44 +0000 The funding behind many environmental policies is getting cut, but the loan guarantee program for green energy projects is thriving. Full Article Politics
j DOE awards $11 million to geothermal projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:58:02 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy will provide more than $11 million to support eight geothermal energy projects. Full Article Green Workplace
j 'Monster' jump in global warming gases reported By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:29:10 +0000 A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists four years ago. Full Article Climate & Weather
j GOP senator warns of Solyndra 'knee-jerk' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:36:42 +0000 Breaking from many in her party, Alaska's Lisa Murkowski says 'there is a role' for the federal loan program that financed the now-bankrupt solar firm. Full Article Politics
j Jack-o'-CFL? The DOE does pumpkin carving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:34:06 +0000 The Department of Energy steps into pumpkin-carving territory with several energy-themed stencils for jack-o'-lanterns. You can choose from CFL bulb, solar arra Full Article At Home
j Coca-Cola, Dell and others join Workplace Charging Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:08:26 +0000 Some of the nation's most recognized brands are joining the Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge. Full Article Green Workplace
j Birth defects are on the rise in Fallujah By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:14:10 +0000 Doctors are seeing up to 15 times as many chronic deformities in infants. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Just say no to 'Dirty Gold' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:26:02 +0000 New report lauds companies like Tiffany and Sears that have banned dirty gold, but 4 out of 5 jewelry manufacturers still use it. The 'No Dirty Gold' campaign h Full Article Computers
j 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
j Bacteria that devours plastic discovered near Japanese recycling facility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:02:08 +0000 Japanese scientists have found a special bacteria, Ideonella sakainesis, that likes to eat polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET. Full Article Recycling
j Why junkyards fascinate and repel us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:52:52 +0000 Junkyards can be fascinating, profitable and, too often, dirty and ecologically dangerous. Full Article Recycling
j Tour Japan's famously trash-free town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:55:45 +0000 Kamikatsu, where recyclables are sorted into 45 specific categories, is an old pro at landfill diversion. Full Article Recycling
j Our brains process information the same way as junk food, money and drugs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 12:32:00 +0000 A study from UC Berkeley reveals that information stimulates our dopamine-producing reward system — just like food and money. Full Article Research & Innovations
j What ants can teach us about traffic jams By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:27:29 +0000 New research explains why ants never get stuck in traffic. Full Article Research & Innovations
j No fossil fuels are burned to run this jet engine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:18:59 +0000 Engineers have developed a prototype for an engine that's fueled by microwaved air. Full Article Research & Innovations
j 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
j Jimmy Fallon and Gwyneth Paltrow eat Goop on French fries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:52:20 +0000 Gwyneth says you can 'technically' eat her beauty products. He breaks out the fast food to test her theory. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
j Researchers identify the secret ingredient that makes royal jelly so effective at healing wounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:21:59 +0000 The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j CDC responds to Hugh Jackman's flu shot joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:17:17 +0000 Actor's comments during the Golden Globes did not sit well with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j Jumping pup gives a whole new meaning to joy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:57:56 +0000 Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself. Full Article Pets
j Major blizzard visible from space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:42:31 +0000 The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery. Full Article Climate & Weather
j Why winter storm Juno will be so snowy By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:59:07 +0000 East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two. Full Article Climate & Weather
j As Jamaican islands face threat, photographer snaps into action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:15:00 +0000 Will one conservation photographer's images be enough to save an important protected area from development? Full Article Leaderboard
j 10 things you didn't know about Johnny Appleseed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:44:46 +0000 The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think. Full Article Leaderboard
j A journalist turns condom-maker to change the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:00:49 +0000 Talia Frenkel created a company that makes healthier condoms — but that's not all. Full Article Leaderboard
j 8 nature-focused projects for citizen scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:24:07 +0000 Volunteers can lend a hand, from categorizing whale songs to planting sunflowers. Full Article Leaderboard
j The most surprising question you can ask on a tribal hunt in the Amazon jungle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:02:13 +0000 I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected. Full Article Travel
j Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:36:21 +0000 MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an Full Article Beverages
j Enjoying the fall garden’s bountiful harvest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:17:18 +0000 A modern take on comfort foods uses what is fresh and available during the season, but also explores new ingredients and stretches your imagination to look at o Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j Indoor Gardening Project for Kids: How to Build a Terrarium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:28:48 +0000 This fun indoor craft project allows kids to customize their very own miniature garden, plant succulents in a container, and watch them grow. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j 5 reasons why the James Webb Space Telescope is such a big deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:20:06 +0000 The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021. Full Article Space