po 4 energy-saving portable electric space heaters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 19:53:25 +0000 Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm. Full Article At Home
po Was Jane Austen poisoned? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:43:47 +0000 Some think Jane Austen, the beloved author, may have been offed. Full Article Arts & Culture
po Popularity doesn't really matter for adults — or does it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:29:07 +0000 A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school. Full Article Responsible Living
po Two new 'Harry Potter' books to hit stores in fall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:27:21 +0000 Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book. Full Article Family Activities
po To mark its centennial, Finland gives itself the most Finnish gift possible: A new library By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:13:04 +0000 Finland, the world's most literate nation, rings in its 100th birthday with the opening of Oodi Helsinki Central Library. Full Article Arts & Culture
po Bizarre plants delightfully come to life in 'Atlas of Botanic Poetry' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:22:39 +0000 Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Destination of the week: Portland, Maine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:05:37 +0000 Get out your walking shoes and check out this city by the sea. Full Article Travel
po Destination of the week: Sapporo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:10:42 +0000 If you like snow and don't mind crowds, check out this Japanese island city's snow festival. (It's a nice place to visit in the spring, summer and fall, too.) Full Article Travel
po Croatia: Cosmopolitan vibes meet natural attractions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:56:55 +0000 This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability. Full Article Travel
po A post-plastic yoga tote By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:19:47 +0000 A new yogitoes bag made of used plastic bottles combines a reusable tote with a yoga mat sling. Reduce waste while greening your yoga practice. Full Article Responsible Living
po Set sail to fight plastic pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:43:00 +0000 Ten eco-activists are wanted for a 20-day eco-adventure, sailing from Hawaii to Vancouver while studying plastic pollution in the oceans. Full Article Travel
po 114,000 pounds of trash found at uninhabited islands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:42:54 +0000 Divers scoured remote Pacific atolls to collect the garbage, some of which had entangled sea turtles. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Where has all the plastic pollution gone in the Indian Ocean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:10:01 +0000 The Indian Ocean is the world's biggest plastic dumping ground, but some of it is leaking elsewhere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po 9/11 tribute film spotlights the dogs and handlers who worked at Ground Zero By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:10:38 +0000 This explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. Full Article Pets
po Dogs share the spotlight with dancers for this stunning photo project By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:26:26 +0000 Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together. Full Article Pets
po Those hotel mini soaps and shampoo bottles will soon be history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:47:11 +0000 California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries. Full Article Responsible Living
po These special coats empower the homeless to turn their lives around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:17:09 +0000 In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people. Full Article Responsible Living
po How to spot the perfect plum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:25:44 +0000 From color to firmness, follow these four tips for picking a ripe, juicy plum every time. Full Article Healthy Eating
po Pope's new car is a 20-year-old Renault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:31:03 +0000 It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it. Full Article Transportation
po 'Death star' vaporizes its own planet By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:26:10 +0000 'Death Star' Vaporizes Its Own Planet: 1st Evidence Full Article Space
po Pope blesses kid-built satellite bound for space By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:45:00 +0000 A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch. Full Article Space
po The history of Brooklyn's polluted canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:35:04 +0000 Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:21:30 +0000 Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Imported hot sauces may contain lead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:22:09 +0000 About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own. Full Article Healthy Eating
po Flavored cigars rise in popularity among teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:00:13 +0000 While cigarette sales are slumping, sales for cigars have more than doubled in the last decade. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
po FDA proposes new nutrition labels for food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:12:09 +0000 New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet. Full Article Healthy Eating
po Why are white potatoes excluded from the WIC program? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:25:41 +0000 Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why? Full Article Healthy Eating
po A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals. Full Article Healthy Spaces
po Amy's Kitchen recalls products for possible listeria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:03:38 +0000 The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. Full Article Healthy Eating
po 'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:46:51 +0000 The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use. Full Article Healthy Eating
po FDA points finger at calories from added sugar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:17:52 +0000 FDA floats proposal that would set 10% of total calories as the standard. So, if you drink a 16-ounce soda, you're done. Full Article Healthy Eating
po 'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:04:22 +0000 Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po Use psychological tricks to drop the pounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:50:00 +0000 Sure, you've tried everything to lose weight — but have you put your brain to work? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
po Chipotle promotes its vegan Sofritas to meat eaters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:35:27 +0000 Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants. Full Article Healthy Eating
po Chipotle's food is GMO-free, starting now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:48:52 +0000 The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients. Full Article Healthy Eating
po The power of the vegetarian veto By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:16:14 +0000 If a group goes out to eat and there's nothing for the veg crowd, guess what happens? Full Article Healthy Eating
po Parents, 'No loud children allowed' policies are about you, not your kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:03:00 +0000 A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave. Full Article Family Activities
po Wines: A biodynamic Carmenere from Lapostolle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:51:29 +0000 If you've never tried a Carmenere before, Lapostolle’s Alexandre Cuvee Carmenere would be a great bottle to start with. Full Article Beverages
po Do potatoes and toast pose a cancer risk? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:02:15 +0000 Cooking starchy food at high temps for a long time can produce acrylamide, a chemical that may cause cancer. Full Article Healthy Eating
po Roundup cover-up? Book paints troubling portrait of the world's most popular weed killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:40:16 +0000 Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:13:14 +0000 Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag. Full Article Healthy Eating
po U.S. seafood is widely mislabeled, report finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:57:09 +0000 Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled. Full Article Healthy Eating
po 1 in 5 deaths globally linked to poor diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:25:00 +0000 Research finds a bad diet to be the biggest risk for early death worldwide. Full Article Healthy Eating
po AltCarExpo: Not just for alt-car fans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:33:15 +0000 The free AltCarExpo will give Southern Californians a look at the latest greener cars -- and car-free modes of transport. Full Article Arts & Culture
po Titanium 'leaves' could unlock hydrogen power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:04:00 +0000 The Artificial Inorganic Leaf (AIL) may unlock the secrets to producing cheap, clean hydrogen by mimicking the photosynthetic structure of the leaf. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
po Zero-emission fuel cell backup power now available for RVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 15:01:23 +0000 Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown. Full Article Transportation
po Fuel-cell dreams: Powering houses and cars with zero-emission energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 18:45:11 +0000 Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars. Full Article Transportation
po NASA just found plumes of water vapor bursting from Jupiter's moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:29:00 +0000 Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface. Full Article Space
po NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:10:13 +0000 NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away. Full Article Space
po NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:28:18 +0000 Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts. Full Article Space