ac A Kenyan monk who gave away most of his earnings just won a $1 million teaching prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:42:21 +0000 Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Danish island embraces trash-free lifestyle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:25:07 +0000 By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Woman collects 2.4 tons of trash on Nova Scotia beaches in 1 year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:08:20 +0000 In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia. Full Article Responsible Living
ac These kids are making the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:32:15 +0000 From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Thinking deep thoughts has impact on life span By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:23:00 +0000 A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging. Full Article Responsible Living
ac How you can help people and animals impacted by Australia's devastating wildfires By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:11:59 +0000 Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia. Full Article Responsible Living
ac This restaurant takes its Nicest Place in America honor seriously By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:16:14 +0000 Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Will this pandemic teach us to be frugal? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:34:58 +0000 We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Why jackfruit might save the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:01:33 +0000 A nutritional powerhouse, jackfruit can keep you full all day and imitate meat. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac It's time to embrace ugly produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:23:55 +0000 New poll finds 3 in 5 adults say they'd eat ugly produce. (Isn't it time for the other 2 to get over it?) Full Article Healthy Eating
ac What's the difference between peaches, nectarines and apricots? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:04:13 +0000 These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac How to find the perfect peach By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2018 15:11:00 +0000 Get ready to squeeze — but not too hard — to find the best possible peach. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac First drive: 2014 Honda Accord PHEV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:37:45 +0000 Honda will enter the plug-in hybrid market with the early 2013 release of the Accord PHEV. Full Article Transportation
ac Hit the road, Jack: The incredible disappearing spare tire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:41:42 +0000 With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th Full Article Transportation
ac Camo Cadillac ELR out for a test drive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:29:38 +0000 While out on a trip to photograph Arizona's latest winter storm, I came across this camouflaged Cadillac ELR. Full Article Transportation
ac Student-designed cars race for fuel-efficiency gold By www.networx.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:30:18 +0000 The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars. Full Article Transportation
ac I know what women want: Practical cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Dec 2015 15:00:00 +0000 Men go straight for big macho trucks and performance muscle, but women shop for practical cars. Full Article Transportation
ac Pulling back the curtain on Cuba's emission problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:09:48 +0000 Trade embargoes have kept Cuba's cars stuck in the '60s, complete with pitch-black diesel and nasty hydrocarbons. Full Article Guest Columnist
ac 3 'miracle' car concepts that will never happen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:19:26 +0000 Running cars on air or water? Solar roadways? They're all cool concepts, but either hugely expensive or plain unworkable. Full Article Transportation
ac 'Tractor beam' levitates objects with sound waves By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:53:09 +0000 Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac SpaceX may try land-based rocket landing By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:22:16 +0000 SpaceX may try to make history with its next launch later this month, returning its rocket to a landing pad rather than an ocean-based platform. Full Article Space
ac Pope blesses kid-built satellite bound for space By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:45:00 +0000 A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch. Full Article Space
ac Cosmic 'lightsaber' slices through space By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:44:56 +0000 Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance. Full Article Space
ac Could we build an actual lightsaber? By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:39:36 +0000 Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac See the epic views of SpaceX's rocket landing By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:02:12 +0000 The rocket's return even surprised SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who initially thought the Falcon 9 booster didn't actually stick its landing. Full Article Space
ac 19th-century space images found in tea-kitchen By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:34:18 +0000 The glass plates depict solar and lunar eclipses, comets, and even views of binary stars. Full Article Space
ac Top 5 retracted scientific papers from 2015 By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:22:19 +0000 2015 was no stranger to shady science. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Black hole that 'burps' may answer cosmic riddle By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:41:16 +0000 A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core. Full Article Space
ac Telescopes to peer into hearts of black holes By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:02:49 +0000 Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe. Full Article Space
ac You only need 2 things to avoid low back pain By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:49:24 +0000 All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac 11 space missions to watch in 2016 By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:24:21 +0000 From measuring our oceans to studying Jupiter, we'll learn more about space in 2016. Full Article Space
ac Border wall construction begins in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:02:10 +0000 The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:59:45 +0000 The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac FDA: Companies that make antibacterial soap must prove that it's safe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:18:09 +0000 The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:17:12 +0000 Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases Full Article Allergies
ac FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:56:29 +0000 Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Mercury levels in Pacific yellowfin tuna on the rise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:14:03 +0000 Likely caused by pollution, levels of mercury in Pacific yellowfin tuna have been on the rise steadily since 1998. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Congress isn't properly funding its food safety act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:26:00 +0000 Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac FDA to finally tackle 'natural' food label By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:27:36 +0000 This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Scientists sound alarm on antibacterial soap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:49:09 +0000 FDA bans 19 ingredients including triclosan and triclocarban found in antibacterial soap and suggests washing with plain soap and water. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:51:04 +0000 There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment. Full Article Beverages
ac Panera embraces 'clean' food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 19:08:58 +0000 Restaurant chain shares its "No No List" of ingredients as it switches to foods with ingredients you can pronounce. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Historic Taco Bell store evades demolition by taking brief road trip By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:56:32 +0000 Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Wine: DeLoach Pinot Noir Rosé By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:37:40 +0000 A certified organic and biodynamic rosé that will go great with your summer meals. Full Article Beverages
ac Biodynamic gardening takes holistic approach to the soil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:18:37 +0000 Method creates a healthy system of plants, animals and soil while considering celestial effects on life. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ac We tested these 5 microwave hacks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 20:20:04 +0000 Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer? Full Article At Home
ac 'Hangover-free' alcohol gives you the buzz without the headache By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:18:35 +0000 A synthetic form of alcohol called "alcosynth" that doesn't cause hangovers could replace normal booze by 2050. Full Article Beverages
ac What is 'clean' bacon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:49:30 +0000 Panera Bread recently announced it will use only 'clean' bacon. But what does that mean for the rest of the bacon we eat? Don't panic, here's the deal. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:15:28 +0000 U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Crumb-free bread is the latest space food invention By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 04:33:56 +0000 Crumb-free bread could definitely improve options on future space restaurant menus. Full Article Space