rt 7 beer cocktails for your Super Bowl party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:41:34 +0000 Add variety to your football-viewing drink choices with these beer cocktails. Full Article Beverages
rt 6 zero-proof cocktails for your Super Bowl Party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:38:45 +0000 Try these non-alcoholic cocktails, zero-proof cocktails. Your non-imbibing friends will thank you for giving them great choices. Full Article Beverages
rt Asteroid Lutetia may be Earth fragment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:02:37 +0000 The oddball asteroid Lutetia is a rocky remnant of the material that formed Earth, Venus and Mercury about 4.5 billion years ago, a new study suggests. Full Article Space
rt Effects of solar flare expected to hit Earth today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:43:50 +0000 A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d Full Article Space
rt NASA video captures comet, Earth and Mercury together By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:37:01 +0000 A video from a NASA spacecraft studying the sun has captured an unexpected sight. Full Article Space
rt Artist envisions NYC on other planets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000 In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system. Full Article Space
rt Does Mercury hold clues to the birth of Earth's moon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:22:01 +0000 Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born. Full Article Space
rt How smart are you about crows and ravens? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:15:27 +0000 Crows and ravens are some of the smartest animals on the planet. So what do you know about them? Full Article Animals
rt How much do you know about turtles? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 17:52:45 +0000 How much do you know about these ancient shelled reptiles? Full Article Animals
rt How much do you know about dirt? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:18:03 +0000 How much do you really know about the ground under your feet? Test your knowledge with this quiz. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rt How much is that famous painting really worth? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:37:46 +0000 When a painting sells for a jaw-dropping price, it makes headlines. Do you know how much these works of art went for? Full Article Arts & Culture
rt The Earth's mountains, rocks and water bodies are ancient. Do you know how old they are? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:43:26 +0000 The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Google makes dream of smart grid wireless network possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:40:30 +0000 The vision of an energy-efficient super grid that allows powers companies to communicate real-time may be possible through Google-Spectrum Bridge partnership. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Study reveals gaps between Tea Party and everyone else on energy policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:58:20 +0000 A study from the Civil Society Institute reveals that party lines divide many people's feelings about global warming, energy independence and green jobs. Here a Full Article Politics
rt Ghana-based renewable energy startup acquired in an estimated 7-figure deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:33:51 +0000 Impact Energies sells and leases solar panel systems to people making less than $6 a day in Ghana. It was acquired by Persistent Energy Partners. Full Article Energy
rt Helium shortage ripples around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:32:47 +0000 Those helium-filled balloons you've seen bobbing in the breeze are the least important use of this critical element, especially since we don't have enough. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:47:42 +0000 Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt A tale of two climate polls, part 2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:02 +0000 Two new studies on how Americans perceive climate change is a testament to public confusion and an urgent call for better messaging from the scientific communit Full Article Research & Innovations
rt Scientist to The Daily Mail: I didn't say the Earth was cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:09:01 +0000 Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims. Full Article Climate & Weather
rt Climategate debunked, but only Jon Stewart covers the news By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:46 +0000 A study funded by the Koch brothers debunks Climategate, but the cable news media doesn't cover it. Full Article Climate & Weather
rt Earth Day has become App Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:43:19 +0000 Earth Day has provided the occasion for a tsunami of eco-friendly apps for the iPhone and now Android gets some green love. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Winscape: Virtual reality windows are here By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:52:56 +0000 Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt GE announces $200M smart grid challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0000 GE Ecomagination contest hopes to solicit the smartest solutions for a much-needed quantum leap in electrical grid technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt CloudBlue receives e-Stewards certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Electronic waste recycling firm CloudBlue is now an e-Stewards Certified facility. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Smart grids get dumb reaction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:48:32 +0000 The Tea Party and a few others don't like the idea of 'Big Brother' monitoring our electricity usage. Full Article Energy
rt New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:32:04 +0000 The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included Full Article Computers
rt Google charges full-speed ahead into smart homes with Nest acquisition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:18:52 +0000 2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt The Aros: Goodbye clunky old window unit, hello smart AC of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:30:35 +0000 Invention start-up Quirky and GE launch the Aros Smart Air Conditioner, a window unit with added brains and good looks. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Are smart vents safe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:44:12 +0000 New smart vents can be open and closed with your phone, but there could be consequences. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Philips Hue LEDs take smart bulbs to a whole new level By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:32:59 +0000 RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Are you energy-savvy about your entertainment devices? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:19:54 +0000 Do energy vampires haunt your living room? Find out if you are electricity-savvy with your entertainment devices. Full Article Energy
rt Ultra high-definition TVs might use $1 billion worth of additional energy per year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 11:12:00 +0000 But there are things you can do if you find a big 4K TV under the tree. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt 10 (almost) deserted islands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:11:49 +0000 While there are no remaining unmapped islands waiting to be discovered, these destinations live up to the deserted island lore. Full Article Travel
rt Startlingly big sinkhole opens in New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 16:19:17 +0000 A giant sinkhole, the length of two football fields and six stories deep, opened up in a New Zealand farm in Rotorua. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt This couple created and hiked a new 2,600-mile loop through the Pacific Northwest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:27:42 +0000 The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes. Full Article Travel
rt It's time to start demanding justification for drilling in the Arctic refuge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:06:31 +0000 Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Loomstate for Target's launch party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:38:18 +0000 The affordable organic cotton fashion line threw a star-studded private shopping party in Venice, Calif. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rt Wal-Mart announces sustainable agriculture goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:13:18 +0000 During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Snuggle-worthy science from Gus*Modern By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:56:25 +0000 Buck the summertime tropical/nautical pillow trend and indulge your inner science dork by opting for Gus*Modern's new organic cotton graphic pillow line featuri Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Art in the Age's Sage libation inspired by a founding father By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:25:13 +0000 An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens. Full Article Beverages
rt The quest for a 100% local T-shirt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:15:05 +0000 'From dirt to shirt in less than 700 miles.' There aren't many T-shirt makers who can make that claim. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Can we trust imported organic foods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:35:18 +0000 Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere? Full Article Healthy Eating
rt It's not just sadness that can lead to a broken heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:12:37 +0000 'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt Book review: 'The Art of Eating In' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:50:28 +0000 Cathy Erway’s personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:24:50 +0000 Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Join MNN and Earth911 for a Greener Holiday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:21:59 +0000 Earth911 is hosting a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts to encourage everyone to make eco-friendly choices during the holiday season. You're invited! Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Online reviews, a new form of extortion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:42:39 +0000 A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt 2013's updated Dirty Dozen produce list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:36:59 +0000 Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load, the worst are known as the Dirty Dozen. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:55:40 +0000 Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans. Full Article Healthy Eating