pr Is there any easy, pre-trip way to find stations with biodiesel? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:37:15 +0000 Find out where to fill up with biodiesel on a road trip. Full Article Transportation
pr Entrepreneur creates soap from food grease By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:01:26 +0000 Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap. Full Article At Home
pr Daniel Gomez Iniguez: Biodiesel entrepreneur By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:02:29 +0000 Daniel Gomez Iniguez isn't a typical college student. Gomez and his three partners have developed biodiesel production technology designed to be accessible in a Full Article Arts & Culture
pr Student entrepreneurs help heat Rhode Island homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:08:51 +0000 Cassandra Lin and her classmates provided enough biodiesel to heat 210 homes in Westerly, Rhode Island. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pr Rhode Island teen honored for biodiesel project By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:24:50 +0000 Fifteen-year-old Cassandra Lin is changing her community, her state, and her world, one pot of grease at a time. Full Article Energy
pr 'Char-apalooza' presents top biochar breakthroughs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:50:50 +0000 First North American Biochar Convention pulls in top Obama brass and puts this fledgling industry on the map. Full Article Research & Innovations
pr Flightless mosquitoes may prevent disease By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:07:01 +0000 Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
pr Computer-designed proteins could counteract chemical weapons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:59:46 +0000 Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say. Full Article Research & Innovations
pr World's first man-made photosynthetic 'leaf' could produce oxygen for astronauts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:45:05 +0000 Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming. Full Article Research & Innovations
pr Shellfish-inspired protein glue even sticks underwater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:14:55 +0000 A lab-created substance composed partly of mussel foot proteins is even stickier than the adhesive used by real mussels. Full Article Research & Innovations
pr Spiders sprayed with carbon nanotubes spin superstrong webs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2015 11:17:28 +0000 Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded. Full Article Animals
pr Silkworms fed carbon nanotubes produce super-silk that conducts electricity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:09:30 +0000 The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff. Full Article Animals
pr Bees and fish 'talk' to each other in unprecedented interspecies experiment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:31:18 +0000 Researchers working on the ASSISI project recently tested the limits of interspecies communication by constructing a makeshift robot translator. Full Article Animals
pr How can large-scale solar power reduce pressure on farm land? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 May 2014 14:36:23 +0000 Utility-scale solar power requires a lot of land. But there are ways to work around that problem. Full Article Energy
pr Student team solves solar panels' shade problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:03:44 +0000 Even partial shade can dramatically cut an entire solar array's output — but not any more. An award-winning team believes it has the answer. Full Article Leaderboard
pr Meet Hugh Whalan, a clean-tech entrepreneur making waves in Africa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 12:37:41 +0000 Learn some of the lessons serial entrepreneur Hugh Whalan has learned in the 7 years he’s been working on renewable energy in the developing world. Full Article Energy
pr Live out your Atlantean fantasies in this bonkers undersea eco-city proposed for Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:23:44 +0000 WIth room for 5,000 residents, the $26 billion Ocean Spiral scheme offers a subaqueous alternative to overcrowded and costly terrestrial living. Full Article Arts & Culture
pr Cory Booker: Obesity is bigger problem than gun violence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:09:45 +0000 Mayor announced a plan to offer his employees discounts to Weight Watchers. Full Article Healthy Eating
pr Prehistoric cave lions found remarkably preserved in Siberian permafrost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:40:26 +0000 These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found. Full Article Animals
pr Student discovers remarkably preserved dinosaur fossil with skin and feathers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:41:00 +0000 Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds. Full Article Animals
pr Tasmanian tiger 'sightings' prompt new scientific hunt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 20:07:06 +0000 Following fresh eyewitness evidence, researchers are placing dozens of camera traps in a remote region of Australia. Full Article Animals
pr World's largest dinosaur footprint shows just how enormous these beasts were By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 05:37:58 +0000 Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod. Full Article Animals
pr This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:32:01 +0000 Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise. Full Article Animals
pr A short workweek at a Japanese company led to a massive boost in productivity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:52:00 +0000 Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line. Full Article Green Workplace
pr 22 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:28:28 +0000 There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer. Full Article Computers
pr Progressive baby boomers are fighting housing and transportation progress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:22:09 +0000 It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard. Full Article Arts & Culture
pr Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:36:05 +0000 Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019. Full Article Arts & Culture
pr What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:26:27 +0000 Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below. Full Article Arts & Culture
pr 6 surprising foods that stain teeth plus 6 that will clean and whiten them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:25:17 +0000 When you think of stained teeth, you may be quick to blame coffee. But there are other foods and beverages that could be tingeing your pearly whites. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pr Atacama desert carpeted with surprise floral bloom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:36:00 +0000 In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom. Full Article Climate & Weather
pr 8 animals that prefer to dine with company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:52:00 +0000 Humans are social eaters, but we're not the only animal in that category. Here are other creatures who would rather eat with a group instead of alone. Full Article Animals
pr This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:22:43 +0000 Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
pr Do you really need probiotics? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:32:18 +0000 Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pr 7 surprising health benefits of mushrooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:10:28 +0000 'Magic' indeed: Many edible varieties of mushrooms are packed with vitamins, can boost your immunity, lower inflammation and help prevent cancer. Full Article Healthy Eating
pr Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:22:00 +0000 Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art. Full Article Pets
pr Watch these rescue pups pick out their Christmas presents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 20:10:10 +0000 A Rehoming Center in Ireland celebrates Christmas with adoptable dogs by allowing them to pick their own present from donated toys. Full Article Pets
pr Wolf puppies play fetch, surprising researchers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:31:36 +0000 Wolf puppies pick up on human cues and can catch and return balls. Full Article Pets
pr 5 surprising things about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:29:15 +0000 You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch. Full Article Pets
pr Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:06:42 +0000 Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project. Full Article Family Activities
pr Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:59:30 +0000 The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts. Full Article Climate & Weather
pr Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:19:25 +0000 From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
pr Spring is arriving earlier and earlier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:17:35 +0000 Maps from the U.S. Geological Survey are updated daily to let you track spring's arrival across the U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
pr 7 ways to prep your feet for summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:04:53 +0000 It’s sandal season! These tips for fixing dry heels, brightening yellow nails, picking the right sandals and more will help you prep your feet for summer. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
pr Can thermal spring water really help your skin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:21:26 +0000 People are paying big bucks for bottled thermal spring water, and for once science is backing up the benefit claims. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
pr Flats rule — and an emoji could prove it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:39:16 +0000 When a PR specialist realized there were no flat shoes for women represented by emojis, she decided to do something about it. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
pr Burberry burns luxury products worth millions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:29:40 +0000 The practice was standard until public backlash forced them to change course. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
pr Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:00:46 +0000 Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint Full Article Computers
pr High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:44 +0000 High-Quality Protein for Lean Muscle Full Article Animals
pr Fiber for Proper Digestive Health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:49 +0000 Fiber for Proper Digestive Health Full Article Animals
pr Offset your carbon emissions with Dell's Plant a Tree Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:46:40 +0000 Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil Full Article Computers