ni Why 'Beetlejuice' is a feminist classic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:13:29 +0000 On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever. Full Article Arts & Culture
ni 7 famous albino animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:05:17 +0000 Did you know that albino dolphins are pink? Meet these amazing famous albino animals and learn more. Full Article Animals
ni 9 ingenious wind turbine designs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:29:47 +0000 To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again. Full Article Energy
ni 10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:16:05 +0000 Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact. Full Article At Home
ni Cruelty to animals is now a federal crime By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:00:21 +0000 The PACT Act makes animal cruelty a federal felony, threatening violators with fines and prison time. Full Article Animals
ni Multipurpose furniture saves precious space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:36:21 +0000 Furnishings that pull double or triple duty really earn their keep. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ni Spring cleaning: 5 ways to get your kids to help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:00:31 +0000 Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved. Full Article Family Activities
ni A DIY guide to green cleaning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 23:59:34 +0000 The ultimate guide to natural cleaning for every room in your home. Full Article At Home
ni The experts' secrets to getting organized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:48:58 +0000 Out with the old and in with the new — as in a new, healthier perspective on your life and all your stuff. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ni 6 reasons to make your bed every morning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:02:14 +0000 This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot? Full Article At Home
ni 9 common cleaning mistakes you might be making By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:36:48 +0000 From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess. Full Article At Home
ni Why bullet journaling is a genius idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:04:43 +0000 The basic organizing concept is flexible and creative yet specific enough to work for most people. Full Article Arts & Culture
ni How to banish pet smells from your house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:22:17 +0000 Part of living with pets is dealing with the smells they emit. Here's how to do it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ni A realist's guide to spring cleaning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:10:08 +0000 Wipe lightbulbs? Wash doormats? My spring cleaning routine strays far from The Good Housekeeping Institute's unachievable checklist. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ni 25 cleaning hacks to make your life easier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:37:29 +0000 These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean. Full Article At Home
ni Cleaning may be as dangerous as smoking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:04:44 +0000 New study says cleaning products can have the same impact on your health as smoking 20 cigarettes a day. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ni Why is spring cleaning a thing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:07:50 +0000 The tidy tradition of spring cleaning is rooted in many cultures and may even be biological. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ni Your kitchen towel could cause food poisoning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:11:34 +0000 Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ni When spring cleaning doesn't bring you joy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:23:41 +0000 If you can't bring yourself to go all Marie Kondo on spring cleaning this year, try taking more attainable baby steps. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ni Ellen Page on 'Vanishing of the Bees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:04:07 +0000 'Inception' star chats with Bill Maher about colony collapse disorder and how industrialized farming is harming bee populations. Full Article Arts & Culture
ni British home improvement giants to banish bee-harming products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:48 +0000 Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ni Watch: Toxic West Virginia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 05:42:03 +0000 VBS.TV took a trip to West Virginia to investigate the evils of mountaintop removal mining. Take some time today and watch this. Full Article Energy
ni The most bizarre anti-mining music video you'll ever see By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:53:53 +0000 Check out this wonderfully strange music about the Bagger 288, one of the largest mining excavators in the world. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Uranium mining part of the great energy debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:45:56 +0000 Colorado's debate over uranium mines isn't that different from other energy debates around the nation. Full Article Energy
ni Is mining threatening Mount Rushmore? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:01:56 +0000 New report lists the 10 places most threatened by a 100-year-old mining law. Some say it's time to update the rules. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Kennedy: Coal companies subvert democracy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2011 13:57:22 +0000 Environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. is fighting with community activists to save West Virginia's Coal River Mountain from the hands of major coal corporations t Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Massey Energy: Worst mining company ever? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:47:52 +0000 Massey Energy kept two sets of safety log books at their Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, where 29 miners died after an explosion last year— one for the fede Full Article Energy
ni Fracking wastewater devours all life in West Virginia forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:04:22 +0000 Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Gold mine vs. old mine in Transylvania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:18:23 +0000 Romania's president wants to mine for gold in Transylvania — even if it means destroying a 2,000-year-old Roman mine and historic site in the process. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Why asteroid mining is a smart financial move By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:17:46 +0000 Science fiction dreams of mining riches from asteroids only make sense if humans can make it worth their time and effort. The new Planetary Resources group back Full Article Space
ni Asteroid mining: Staple of science fiction becomes reality By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:17:49 +0000 A new billionaire-backed venture announced today that it plans to use robots to mine asteroids for precious metals and in the process add trillions of dollars t Full Article Space
ni Robots will swing a pickax for asteroid mining venture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:12:28 +0000 Human dreams of mining asteroids won't become a reality without space robots. The billionaire-backed company Planetary Resources has announced plans to do the d Full Article Space
ni Asteroid mining no crazier than deep-sea drilling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:26:16 +0000 A newly unveiled firm's asteroid-mining plans may be ambitious, but they're not any crazier than some extractive operations already under way here on Earth, com Full Article Space
ni Mining the moon could reap riches, spur space exploration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:46:12 +0000 Mining the plentiful resources of the moon and near-Earth asteroids could alter the course of human history, adding trillions of dollars to the world economy an Full Article Space
ni Asteroid property rights? Space mining ventures raise legal questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:38:52 +0000 Private groups are shaping business plans to tap into the resource-rich environs of outer space. Early celestial targets with commercial cross hairs on them are Full Article Space
ni Asteroid-mining project aims for deep-space colonies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:40:01 +0000 Deep Space Industries Inc. announced that it plans to harvest metals and water from asteroids within a decade. Full Article Space
ni Is space big enough for 2 asteroid-mining companies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:54:01 +0000 The new company, Deep Space Industries, Inc., announced on Jan. 22 that it plans to mine asteroids for metals, water and other resources. Full Article Space
ni Antonio Banderas to star as Chilean miner, 'Super Mario' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 17:07:35 +0000 Chilean mine accident survivor, Mario Sepulveda, is said to be thrilled with the casting decision. Full Article Arts & Culture
ni Just how big ARE dump trucks used for mining? See for yourself By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:32:56 +0000 The Caterpillar 797 is a 50-foot-tall dump truck widely used in the mining industry. Watch what happens when it faces off against a stationary Land Cruiser. Full Article Energy
ni Mysterious Pennsylvania ice mine only produces ice in the summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:36:05 +0000 Coudersport Ice Mine is located in the Appalachian Mountains. Full Article Travel
ni Hints of colonial pollution hidden in Andean ice cap By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:39:24 +0000 Traces of air pollution from 16th-century Spanish silver mines were discovered deep inside an ice cap in the Peruvian Andes Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Asteroid-mining company to launch satellite in July By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 17:51:00 +0000 The nascent asteroid-mining industry is set to take its first steps into space this summer. Full Article Space
ni Appalachia flattened by as much as 40 percent by mining practices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Feb 2016 10:51:55 +0000 Mountaintop removal mining is one of the most destructive forms of resource extraction, and it's taking its toll. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni The world is running out of sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:04:49 +0000 Sand is becoming a rare commodity. That's because it's the most commonly extracted resource worldwide; more than oil, more than gold. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni Designing a passive house for Seattle that's 'resourceful, replicable and beautiful' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:00:09 +0000 University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ni Designing for a sustainable future in the world's most remote village By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:30:31 +0000 An international design competition hopes to bring energy-efficient housing and more to Tristan da Cunha. Full Article Arts & Culture
ni Breathe easy: Clean-burning wood stoves are on the way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:08:33 +0000 New EPA regulations will clean up the biggest problem with burning wood: pollution and particulates. Full Article Energy
ni Florida's mass fish kill is a nightmare to behold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:02:52 +0000 Scenes of devastation along the state's Indian River Lagoon show hundreds of thousands of dead fish. Full Article Climate & Weather
ni Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:58:41 +0000 "Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ni People who live in this desert have evolved the ability to drink arsenic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:28:42 +0000 Those who live in the Quebrada Camarones region of South America's Atacama Desert have a remarkable resistance to arsenic, which is in the water. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being