j Is Al Gore's Climate Reality Project a new direction or more of the same? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:50:43 +0000 This week, Al Gore announced a new venture — the Climate Reality Project — which he claims will push public interest past the tipping point toward serious a Full Article Climate & Weather
j When will robots threaten to take over all the restaurant jobs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:03:00 +0000 The rise of the robots appears to be carefully timed, because it's political, not technological. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Juicero makes cold-pressed juice, for a price By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:10:00 +0000 Is it just a Keurig for your carrots or something more? Lettuce have a closer look. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 19:00:08 +0000 Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Teen creates app to help kids avoid lunchroom rejection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:36:45 +0000 Sit With Us app helps kids navigate the lunchroom without opening themselves up to bullying or rejection. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j New LED bulbs put out a lot more than just light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:32:12 +0000 Sengled smart bulbs are an easy way to join the Smart Home revolution. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j 10 fun projects for the Raspberry Pi Zero W By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 12:23:31 +0000 With wireless and Bluetooth connectivity now baked in, the possibilities for this tiny computer are endless. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Raspberry Pi project aims to count your bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:25:03 +0000 Beekeepers used to guessing at the strength of their honey hives can now explore some sweet new data thanks to this Raspberry Pi program. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Former NASA engineer serves up sweet justice to package thieves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:04:21 +0000 A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j MIT's Mini Cheetah robots just want to have fun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:32:44 +0000 MIT's Biomimetics department releases video of Mini Cheetah robots frolicking in the leaves. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j 10 virtual tours to enjoy while social distancing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:58:21 +0000 From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
j Jewel beetles bend light to make themselves invisible to predators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:13:54 +0000 A study of rainbow jewel beetle finds iridescence may be the ultimate form of camouflage. Full Article Animals
j MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0900 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021. Full Article
j MHI Launches Full-scale Operations at New Subsidiary in Jakarta, Indonesia<br>-- New Subsidiary Will Ramp Up Sales and Services for Social Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia Full Article
j Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +0900 Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing. Full Article
j Kenai Fjords National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:04:09 +0000 Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska is three fingers of Mother Nature poured over ice. A place where glaciers creep to the sea and the Harding Icefield, which Full Article Wilderness & Resources
j Are we panic buying or just stocking up? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:51:56 +0000 Fear, survival instincts and herd mentality all contribute to panic buying. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j San José, California: The city with a Green Vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:01:47 +0000 The City of San José, California adopted an ambitious Green Vision roadmap and won the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Award in the large community category Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
j For safer, cheaper pest control, just add ants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:30:42 +0000 Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j World's oldest peach pits reveal juicy secrets By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:56:52 +0000 At more than 2.5 million years old, the peaches predate the arrival of humans to the region. Full Article Research & Innovations
j Popular pesticides cause major damage to bees, new study shows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:20:30 +0000 Two decades after approving imidacloprid, the EPA is re-examining how it and similar pesticides affect bees. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j Comestible: Food journal examines big issues through the lens of food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2016 14:09:22 +0000 The new quarterly journal Comestible is a grab-a-big-cup-of-coffee-and-read-from-cover-to-cover kind of publication. Full Article Healthy Eating
j Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Tinder-style app ... for cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:43:52 +0000 A new app called Tudder promises to help lonely cows find their perfect match, Tinder-style. Full Article Animals
j Camera-toting stray dogs join the fight against crime in Thailand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 20:10:27 +0000 This technology could help Thailand's stray dog population go from zeroes to heroes. Full Article Research & Innovations
j This cat — and many others like her — spent most of her life as a lab test subject By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:11:04 +0000 This rescue group is shining a light the countless animals who spend their lives in labs. Full Article Animals
j Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:27:30 +0000 A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did. Full Article Energy
j Jimmy Carter's solar farm now powers more than half of his hometown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:10:22 +0000 The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia. Full Article Energy
j BASE jumper makes epic, 'Up!'-inspired balloon lift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:05:39 +0000 Ever wonder how many balloons it would take to lift you off the ground? Erik Roner just found out. Full Article Family Activities
j 'Ark' animal terminal coming to JFK airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:59:55 +0000 New $48 million installation will provide land and air services to animals of all sizes traveling through JFK airport. Full Article Animals
j How to avoid major airline delays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:33:54 +0000 It’s not possible to avoid all delays, but you can put the odds in your favor. Full Article Transportation
j 8 major airports in need of a makeover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:15:59 +0000 Here are eight major commercial airports that are desperately in need of an upgrade. Full Article Transportation
j 10 airliners with creative paint jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:37:52 +0000 Here are examples of creative design and artwork on commercial airliners. Full Article Transportation
j Farm-to-tray table: JetBlue unveils urban potato patch at JFK Airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:30:00 +0000 What's next? A peanut farm at Dallas/Fort Worth? Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
j Which is better, jet or turbo-prop? Neither By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:04:13 +0000 In which I try a different way to fly, and find them both wanting. Full Article Transportation
j The cure for jet lag could be as simple as bright flashes of light while you sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:36:36 +0000 Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
j How to avoid jet lag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:24:45 +0000 Jet lag dogs even the most frequent of flyers. Here's how to keep yourself well-rested and ready to take in the sights. Full Article Travel
j Sometimes, it's just too hot to fly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:32:44 +0000 Phoenix cancelled flights because due to high temperatures. When it's too hot, the air's density is lower, and that reduces lift. Full Article Climate & Weather
j 12 astonishing facts about jellyfish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:04:51 +0000 Jellyfish have outlived the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years, some might be capable of living forever, and they've even been to space. Full Article Animals
j Majestic neon 'sky dunes' are a newly discovered form of the northern lights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:42:13 +0000 The new auroral form called a sky dune has been discovered by amateur stargazers. Full Article Space
j Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:44:03 +0000 The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level. Full Article Research & Innovations
j Astronomers just detected the largest explosion in our universe since the Big Bang By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:47:21 +0000 The explosion detected in a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth was 5 times more energetic than anything seen before, but it's no Big Bang. Full Article Space
j We may know how the bizarre, cigar-shaped interstellar object 'Oumuamua was formed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:05:26 +0000 The object 'Oumuamua may have been tumbling through interstellar space for billions of years, scientists say. Full Article Space
j One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:18:22 +0000 The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989. Full Article Animals
j States join global push to ban animal testing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:09:20 +0000 Dozens of countries have banned cosmetics tested on animals, and now more U.S. states are doing the same. Full Article Animals
j Many salamanders and frogs glow in the dark. (We just didn't think to check) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:42:57 +0000 Many amphibians are biofluorescent and researchers have several ideas why the trait evolved. Full Article Animals
j How exoskeletons are strengthening Japan's workforce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:49:28 +0000 These wearable devices are made specifically to lend strength and enhance lifting ability, and they are helping an aging population stay on the workforce. Full Article Research & Innovations
j Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:03:09 +0000 There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
j A mudlark explains the joy of her river hobby By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 13:18:06 +0000 Lara Maiklem is a mudlark, and she digs in the tidal flats of the Thames river to uncover all sorts of incredible secrets and treasures. Full Article Arts & Culture
j 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
j Why this Ohio city just granted Lake Erie the same legal rights as humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:59:54 +0000 Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake. Full Article Wilderness & Resources