ac Bioluminescent art: Beautiful bacteria glow in the dark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:47:25 +0000 Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac For stem cells in 30 minutes, just add acid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:08:27 +0000 Japanese researchers have developed a method to quickly create stem cells from almost any other type of cell. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Could lights illuminated by bioluminescent bacteria replace electric lighting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:25:15 +0000 Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Bacteria can be turned into living hard drives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:43:37 +0000 Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:44:46 +0000 Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac 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
ac Grandmother's sherry is making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:18:19 +0000 The Spanish tipple is no longer just for tapas. This fortified, food-friendly wine is having a revival among cocktail enthusiasts. Full Article Beverages
ac Why we should all embrace the sweet art of 'doing nothing' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:25:26 +0000 Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ac Viruses love it when you touch your face By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:47:56 +0000 Experts say we make it easy for germs to invade by touching our eyes, nose and mouth. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ac How Walmart is reaching for the sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 17:35:08 +0000 Walmart is making big strides when it comes to renewable energy. Full Article Energy
ac Self-lacing shoe to be powered from walking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:25:28 +0000 The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac As costs fall, corporations reach renewables goals early By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:31:22 +0000 Corporate renewable energy goals that once looked ambitious are being met much earlier than expected. Full Article Energy
ac Bacteria help solar panels beat cloudy days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:10:06 +0000 Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days. Full Article Energy
ac From fat to fuel: Genetically modified bacteria could convert waste into energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:55 +0000 Plant waste has been seen as a possible source of sustainable biofuels, now modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel. Full Article Energy
ac 7 Christmas movies you've never heard of (that are actually quite good) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:03:53 +0000 Sure, you've seen classics like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' But have you heard of 'Holiday in Handcuffs'? We didn't think so. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac This is the real reason people 'unfriend' on Facebook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:56:54 +0000 Politically active Facebook users are much more likely to "unfriend" people, a new study finds. Full Article Computers
ac What secrets does your face tell? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 17:59:11 +0000 A new technology can look at you and tell if you're a great poker player, an extrovert or even a genius. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:27:04 +0000 How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication. Full Article Travel
ac Atlanta to Appalachia: My wife has decided we're going to be chicken farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 17:11:22 +0000 Atlanta to Appalachia columnist Benyamin Cohen and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first chicks — and the wide new world of raising chickens. Full Article Animals
ac Why this poultry pundit has a growing flock of Facebook fans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:41:41 +0000 Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick. Full Article Animals
ac Scientists search for heat-resistent breeds of chickens to withstand climate change. Is that accepting defeat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 May 2014 02:44:08 +0000 Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac 'River Monsters' star discovers potential man-eating anaconda By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:08:52 +0000 Dramatic video shows the moment Jeremy Wade swims up to the 20-foot, 200 pound giant snake. Full Article Animals
ac Jumbo squid viciously attack Greenpeace submarine (Video) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:23:47 +0000 Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here. Full Article Animals
ac Mysterious humming sound detected in the dark reaches of the ocean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:14:34 +0000 Who or what is making the sound remains a mystery, but it may be a 'dinner bell' signaling feeding time for deep sea creatures. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Killer whales vs. shark: Drone footage shows rare attack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:52:18 +0000 Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain. Full Article Animals
ac Stray dog follows adventure race team for 430 miles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:23:06 +0000 The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart. Full Article Pets
ac Snakes found hunting in packs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 02:45:56 +0000 Scientists aren't yet sure if this is a unique phenomenon or if it's something all snakes are capable of. Full Article Animals
ac 'Faceless' fish reeled in by deep sea research vessel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Jun 2017 21:52:57 +0000 Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873. Full Article Animals
ac Sea creatures from Japanese tsunami are just now arriving on Pacific coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:32:15 +0000 Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California. Full Article Animals
ac 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
ac This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:19:22 +0000 A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife. Full Article Animals
ac World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:43:55 +0000 The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.' Full Article Animals
ac Worms frozen in permafrost for 42,000 years brought back to life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:33:50 +0000 The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age. Full Article Animals
ac Sorry rabbit, but even scientists agree: Slow but steady always wins the race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:23:33 +0000 New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:29:59 +0000 You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work. Full Article Green Workplace
ac Do nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:18:01 +0000 The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return. Full Article Green Workplace
ac What attracts us to gods, goddesses and superheroes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:26:51 +0000 A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac REI wants you to do more than #OptOutside on Black Friday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:35:33 +0000 REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac 13 places on the planet off-limits to visitors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:55:09 +0000 From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places. Full Article Travel
ac 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
ac 12 interesting facts about the lefties we love By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:59:45 +0000 Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:56 +0000 Kindergarten class in Michigan joins their 5-year-old classmate in court for his official adoption. Full Article Family Activities
ac 7 gift hacks to help you through the holidays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:44:28 +0000 Race through that pile of holiday gifts with this speedy wrapping method. Full Article Family Activities
ac For this stray dog, there's no place like Subway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:11:30 +0000 A hungry, stray dog nicknamed 'Subway Sally' is already an employee favorite at a New Mexico restaurant, but now she's a social media star, too. Full Article Pets
ac 13 unexpected leap year facts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:58:01 +0000 Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise. Full Article Family Activities
ac Rescue dogs find help in unlikely places By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:27:48 +0000 Businesses help homeless dogs get adopted through beer cans and pizza boxes. Full Article Pets
ac For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:11:10 +0000 In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:15:19 +0000 Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac 15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:07:58 +0000 The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Arctic blast shatters records across the country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:37:53 +0000 As much as two-thirds of the U.S could be plunged into record-breaking cold, but autumn isn't done yet. Full Article Climate & Weather