us Are mushrooms the secret to a better burger? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:48 +0000 Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty. Full Article Healthy Eating
us McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 21:02:47 +0000 Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW). Full Article Beverages
us Are restaurants getting too loud? Or are their customers getting too old? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:02:36 +0000 Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem? Full Article Healthy Eating
us Takeout is changing the restaurant business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:15:45 +0000 Restaurants are redesigning themselves to accommodate the rise in take-out orders. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Biodynamic wine: Not just for hippies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:08:12 +0000 Many people still don't know what biodynamic means, but wines grown biodynamically are popular with the experts. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
us New book highlights California’s sustainable winegrowing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:26:47 +0000 “Down to Earth” highlights the sustainability inititaives at several of California’s wineries and opens up your sustainable wine choices. Full Article Beverages
us The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:41:36 +0000 The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know. Full Article Pets
us Scientists want to put seaweed in your burgers to make them more nutritious By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 03:48:22 +0000 Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:21:28 +0000 Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world. Full Article Healthy Eating
us People once used nuclear radiation to grow really big plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:58:55 +0000 After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
us Alternatives to using aluminum foil on the grill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:23:03 +0000 Aluminum foil may be convenient, but it may also be toxic. Here are some alternatives for when you're cooking over high heat. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:25:02 +0000 Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones. Full Article Research & Innovations
us 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
us Hype builds around mysterious Bloom Box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:52:26 +0000 Hype builds around Bloom Energy's flagship solid oxide fuel cell -- a cleaner, greener 'power plant in a box.' Full Article Research & Innovations
us Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:05:59 +0000 A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm. Full Article Transportation
us 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
us 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
us Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:42:00 +0000 On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky. Full Article Space
us Mysterious ring galaxy continues to puzzle astronomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:28:14 +0000 Hoag's Object, a celestial doughnut that features a galaxy within a galaxy, is a beautiful enigma of the cosmos. Full Article Space
us Scientists find mysterious galaxies that don't have any dark matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:23:17 +0000 19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter. Full Article Space
us Hubble celebrates 30th anniversary with gorgeous 2020 calendar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:26:53 +0000 'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope. Full Article Space
us Scientists just found the oldest material on Earth — and it smells funny By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:48:38 +0000 Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago. Full Article Space
us We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:21:19 +0000 China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon. Full Article Space
us This stellar fight caused a beautiful cosmic rainbow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:47:20 +0000 A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction. Full Article Space
us What's eating Betelgeuse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:56:08 +0000 Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode. Full Article Space
us This unusual hole on Mars could be a gateway to hidden wonders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:50:17 +0000 To find life on Mars, we may have to send probes and people into this hole. Full Article Space
us We're drowning in stuff, and this study proves it's making us miserable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:04:11 +0000 A 2012 study of homes in L.A. shows just how menacing stuff can be: "Many find their accumulated possessions exhausting to contemplate, organize, and clean." Full Article At Home
us Stop blaming millennials for killing everything — and start hoping they can save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:42:58 +0000 So what if millennials killed mayonnaise and golf. Baby boomers killed the stuff that really matters — like the climate. Full Article Politics
us Baby boomers aren't buying senior housing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:17:17 +0000 Baby boomers aren't that old and they aren't ready for retirement homes – yet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
us Forget Black Friday: Support your kids and Small Business Saturday instead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:42:56 +0000 Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
us 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
us Falls may soon be the biggest cause of death By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:59:09 +0000 This isn't an aging problem, it's a design problem. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
us Baby boomers are going to face another problem: The baby bust By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:42:22 +0000 As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
us 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
us Farmers use vending machines to sell produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:51:13 +0000 In an effort to save money and labor, a farm in Germany has begun selling fresh, local produce from vending machines. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
us Oregon natural foods business gives full ownership to employees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:45:01 +0000 Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees. Full Article Healthy Eating
us USDA needs help updating farmers market directory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 May 2010 14:40:39 +0000 June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
us Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:21:40 +0000 We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah. Full Article Politics
us Sustainable foodies, know your limitations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:38:05 +0000 You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself. Full Article Healthy Eating
us 10 must-make recipes for summer's end By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:22:03 +0000 The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get. Make them now, or you’ll regret it for the next 10 months. Full Article Recipes
us How many of us live in 2 food worlds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 16:41:42 +0000 We may aspire to eat like foodies, but in reality, we often reach for 'familiar' fare. Full Article Healthy Eating
us How to use food stamps at farmers markets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:25:01 +0000 Some markets are getting creative to make sure all SNAP recipients have access to fresh, local, healthy food. Full Article Personal Finance
us Blue Legacy - An interview with Louisiana musician Tab Benoit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:04:36 +0000 The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
us EcoSense for Living: Create eco-friendly house cleaners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:16:28 +0000 Learn simple ways to make household cleaners that are cheap and safe to use. Full Article At Home
us In the Green Room: Building a sustainable community By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:53:19 +0000 Chuck visits a unique community with an organic farm, three restaurants, thousands of acres of green space and EarthCraft homes. Full Article Remodeling & Design
us ENVIROPHILES: Sustainable South Bronx By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:34:40 +0000 Learn about the Sustainable South Bronx and green jobs training. Full Article Green Workplace
us Two Minutes for the Planet: Stimulus package green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:53:51 +0000 Learn what is green in the stimulus package. Full Article Politics
us 8 cool no-carve pumpkins you can use every year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:34:56 +0000 These creative Halloween ideas don't require carving and can be used over and over again. Full Article Family Activities
us 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
us How to make a bird feeder with citrus peels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:51:04 +0000 This DIY bird feeder uses hollow citrus rinds to create a colorful cup for birds to feast on seeds. Full Article Animals