ac Twin sisters separated at birth find each other by chance 25 years later By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:33:25 +0000 A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart. Full Article Family Activities
ac Facebook tops list of best companies for internships By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:18:57 +0000 Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Why is Facebook looking to purchase a solar-powered drone company? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:00:05 +0000 Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes. Full Article Computers
ac Feeling blue? It's Facebook's fault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:32:05 +0000 Feeling down? Happy? Angry? No matter how you're feeling, you can now blame it on your friends' most recent Facebook posts. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Facebook acquires virtual-reality company Oculus for $2 billion By www.tomsguide.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:23:55 +0000 The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac General Mills backs off restrictive, no-lawsuit policy after backlash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:15:56 +0000 General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Facebook reunites mom and daughter after 22 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:20:12 +0000 Years of futile searching didn't work, but a single Facebook plea connects the two women in less than 24 hours. Full Article Family Activities
ac What Facebook-like technology can teach us about the chimp civil war of 1971 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 31 May 2014 19:00:34 +0000 Back in 1971, Jane Goodall observed a group of chimps break out in civil war. Now new social network analysis offers an explanation for this violent behavior. Full Article Animals
ac Oversharing Facebook friends just want to fit in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:20:38 +0000 New research finds some surprising reasons that people air all of that drama on Facebook. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Was Facebook's manipulation of news feeds ethical? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:49:39 +0000 Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study. Full Article Computers
ac No Facebook for 99 days? New initiative dares you to try By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:45:41 +0000 The '99 Days of Freedom' project has launched an experiment promoting happiness by helping users give up the social networking site. Full Article Computers
ac Is meeting face-to-face with your Facebook friends really a smart idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:30:38 +0000 One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that? Full Article Beverages
ac Facebook's new Safety Check feature lets friends and family know you're OK after disaster strikes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:35:31 +0000 The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster. Full Article Protection & Safety
ac How you use Facebook offers clues to your personality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:07:47 +0000 The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you. Full Article Computers
ac Why 'Photo Doggies For Anthony' is blowing up your Facebook feed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:00:08 +0000 Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them. Full Article Pets
ac Facebook knows you better than your friends By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:35:46 +0000 New research shows that just clicking the 'like' button reveals more about us than we realize. Full Article Computers
ac Facebook to issue Amber Alerts to help find missing kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:36:07 +0000 The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger. Full Article Protection & Safety
ac What Facebook addiction looks like in the brain By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:52:09 +0000 For many Facebook users, the urge to like a kitten video or snoop on a high-school flame is almost irresistible. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Does Facebook shelter people from different opinions? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 14:20:12 +0000 Many people today get their news via Facebook, but most probably give little thought to how the social media network filters the stories they see. Full Article Computers
ac Meet the dogs that rule Facebook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 20:06:36 +0000 These cute canines are so popular that they're giving all those Internet-famous cats a run for their kibble. Full Article Pets
ac New carnivorous plant species found on Facebook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:28:42 +0000 The huge 'magnificent sundew' was unknown to science until a scientist stumbled across its photo on Facebook. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Your social media activity can help and hurt animal rescues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:10:00 +0000 When you share a rescue organization's posts or comment on them, it may not always be what's best for the shelter. Full Article Pets
ac Dead Facebook users could outnumber living users by 2098 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:43:24 +0000 This will create the world's largest virtual graveyard. Full Article Computers
ac Palestinian wins Global Teacher Prize for work with refugee children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:18:23 +0000 Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:59:22 +0000 Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip. Full Article Travel
ac How vending machines can help the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:04:36 +0000 After debuting in Nottingham, England, the big-hearted concept catering to 'rough sleepers' is coming to America. Full Article Responsible Living
ac After a horrific road accident, this leopard cub is learning to walk again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:08:03 +0000 A leopard cub left paralyzed by a car is pulling off a 'miraculous' recovery, thanks to the efforts of Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra, India. Full Article Animals
ac In the Green Room: Bryan Adams on Greenpeace and the Bryan Adams Foundation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:08:23 +0000 Video: Learn about the Bryan Adams Foundation and what Bryan likes to do most when he's not playing music. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:44 +0000 Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ac Revolutionary new drug might actually reverse aging By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 06:54:58 +0000 A protein complex has been shown to repair DNA damage caused by radiation or old age. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac 'Miraculous' new cancer vaccine completely wipes out tumors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:15:55 +0000 Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac 8-year-old girl achieves goal of throwing her unique pitch at every MLB stadium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:33:40 +0000 Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac California man accepts $78 million award in Roundup lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:45:10 +0000 Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer. Full Article Protection & Safety
ac First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:10:22 +0000 Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring. Full Article Animals
ac How chicken soup makes you feel better, according to science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:06:35 +0000 The secret to chicken soup's medicinal properties have been revealed by dietician Sandy Allonen. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac There's a possible link between this vaccine and a decline in Type 1 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:00:29 +0000 The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac 8 pioneering black women in science, technology and medicine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:20:34 +0000 Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Universal one-shot flu vaccine could soon eradicate the disease forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:26:34 +0000 Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Airbnb gives cancer patients one less thing to worry about: A safe place to sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:06:17 +0000 Airbnb is offering free housing for cancer patients and the people who care for them. Full Article Travel
ac Should you avoid acetaminophen? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:56:40 +0000 California considers labeling acetaminophen a carcinogen. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac The Ozark chestnut, thought to be long gone, is making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:16:25 +0000 The Ozark chinquapin tree was believed to have been wiped out by blight, but it has slowly resurfaced. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Joshua trees face extinction by 2070 unless we address climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:25:10 +0000 The quirky Joshua tree may be nearly gone in 50 years if we don't battle climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Environmentalist COAL-ition attacks Big Coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:44:33 +0000 Large coalition of environmental groups uses humor to fight misconceptions around 'clean' coal. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac The Coen Brothers tackle "clean coal" By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:34:15 +0000 The brothers behind 'The Big Lebowski' turn their filmmaking talents to the boondoggle that is "clean coal". Full Article Energy
ac Tennessee Valley Authority police arrest activist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:11:42 +0000 Matt Jones was arrested by TVA police after driving home elderly residents from a community meeting discussing the coal ash spill. Full Article Energy
ac ACES bill: Climate victory or... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:38:49 +0000 The ACES (aka Waxman-Markey) bill passes the house, but not all environmental groups are rejoicing. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Even the smallest urban green spaces can have a big impact on mental health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:12:07 +0000 A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Amsterdam's most beneficent tourist activity is fishing for plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:07:26 +0000 Plucking litter from canals while sightseeing is one of the more singular ways to spend a couple hours in the Dutch city. Full Article Travel
ac These 10 cities are embracing 100% renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Sep 2018 12:14:32 +0000 St. Louis, Orlando and Minneapolis are featured in a new Sierra Club report on the growing number of American cities rejecting fossil fuels. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ac This compact wind turbine is perfect for blustery cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:34:03 +0000 Perfect for blustery apartment balconies, the student-designed O-Wind Turbine is a national winner of the James Dyson Award. Full Article Research & Innovations