si Inexpensive Mother's Day gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 May 2010 18:43:24 +0000 Green guru Elizabeth Rogers offers tips for saving money on Mother's Day. Full Article Family Activities
si Jan and Alexandra Cousteau celebrate the family business of conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 20:18:38 +0000 The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si These shelter pup moms are all dressed up, waiting for that special visitor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 19:49:02 +0000 Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family. Full Article Pets
si Exercising in the heat may not be worth it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:06:45 +0000 Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si PE teachers are thinking outside the gym By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:06:00 +0000 Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime. Full Article Healthy Spaces
si What happens inside your body when you exercise? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:06:26 +0000 New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Stop worrying about sitting and just move By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:10:53 +0000 Go ahead and have a seat. New research says it's not the sitting that's the problem. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si 6 exercises that can help you lose weight (even if you have 'obesity genes') By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 13:20:24 +0000 These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Bird-brain: Canary smoke detector boasts impressive smarts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:09:53 +0000 The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts. Full Article At Home
si 11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:15:40 +0000 Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern. Full Article Healthy Spaces
si Flatulent cows cause methane explosion on German farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:35:42 +0000 Yes, you read that right. Full Article Animals
si 5 signs that China can't grow unless it tackles smog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:48:38 +0000 Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Passive smoking hurts pets as much as people By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:27:52 +0000 It's well-known that secondhand smoke is bad for our health, but it's also dangerous for our furry friends. Full Article Pets
si Artificial photosynthesis achieved in device that also cleans the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:51:24 +0000 It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years. Full Article Research & Innovations
si It's easier to breathe in Beijing these days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:03:59 +0000 Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer. Full Article Healthy Spaces
si Signs of blood cells found inside dinosaur fossils By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:15:28 +0000 Scientists have found structures that resemble an emu's red blood cells, and others that look like collagen, inside 75 million-year-old dinosaur bones. Full Article Animals
si Flea fossil may hold ancestor of bubonic plague By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:50:05 +0000 It's no Jurassic Park, but a flea stuck in amber for 20 million years may still shed light on the Black Death. Full Article Animals
si Ancient flower discovered in fossilized resin could be 45 million years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:49:38 +0000 Just like 'Jurassic Park,' except with flowers instead of dinosaurs. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Human-sized penguins once waddled around New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:31:46 +0000 Ancient 5-foot 7 penguin weighed at least 220 pounds and speared fish with its sizable beak. Full Article Animals
si Enter MNN's Oasis of the Seas contest to win a free cruise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:08 +0000 Sign up for MNN's weekly newsletter for a chance to win a cruise on Oasis of the Seas. Full Article Travel
si Fan MNN on Facebook and win a Solio Classic Charger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:55:29 +0000 Become a fan of Mother Nature Network and win this top-of-the-line solar charging device -- perfect for your summer vacation. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Sip a tasty rum from a sustainable distillery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Sep 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Rum Diplomatico has a very rare certification for environmental awareness. Full Article Beverages
si Tea cocktails just got easier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:53:33 +0000 These Owl's Brew teas are specially crafted for cocktails will make summer cocktails simple to shake up. Full Article Beverages
si Add water to whisky to intensify the flavor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:30:43 +0000 Diluting whisky makes it more flavorful, according to a study out of Linnaeus University in Sweden. Full Article Beverages
si Messenger spacecraft provides surprising new information on Mercury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:15:44 +0000 Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex Full Article Space
si Artist envisions NYC on other planets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000 In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system. Full Article Space
si Trust your gut: How much do you know about the bacteria that live inside you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:34:04 +0000 Bacteria live everywhere in your body, including your gut. These microbes have quite an impact on your health. Do you know what they do? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Do you know the answers to these simple science questions? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 17:42:42 +0000 Every two years, the National Science Foundation asks 10 questions to see how much Americans know about science. Full Article Research & Innovations
si Van Jones just tapped for senior White House Council position By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:41:34 +0000 UPDATE: Van Jones clears up the 'green czar' buzz. Full Article Research & Innovations
si Google makes dream of smart grid wireless network possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:40:30 +0000 The vision of an energy-efficient super grid that allows powers companies to communicate real-time may be possible through Google-Spectrum Bridge partnership. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si From Shard to shoebox: Renzo Piano does micro-housing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:03:09 +0000 Famed architect Renzo Piano completes a self-sustaining micro-home named Diogene. Full Article Remodeling & Design
si London officials consider more public drinking fountains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:23:15 +0000 Mayor Sadiq Kahn wants Londoners to stay hydrated with public water fountains while generating less plastic waste. Full Article Responsible Living
si 'Single-use' is the 2018 word of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:48:56 +0000 The dictionary's most popular word of the year has to do with waste. Full Article Responsible Living
si Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:15:20 +0000 Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries. Full Article Politics
si Cigarette butts are the most pervasive man-made pollutant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:18:47 +0000 These plastic filters far surpass plastic straws in coastal cleanup tallies and they're toxic on land, too. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si In high tide or in low tide, the Bob Marley spider will be by your side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:15:29 +0000 The newly identified species weaves silky air chambers to survive high tide. Full Article Animals
si The suicide rate is increasing for young people — but why? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:26:29 +0000 Psychologists and scientists are concerned about the rising rates of suicide among children, and what the shrinking gender gap might mean. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Despite increasing attacks, climate scientists reiterate consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:45:00 +0000 255 top climate scientists are reiterating their conclusions on global warming in the face of increased e-mail attacks. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Science and sensibility: The danger of jargon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:44:22 +0000 Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns. Full Article Research & Innovations
si Hackers break into university in attempt to revive 'Climategate' scandal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:57:41 +0000 'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir Full Article Climate & Weather
si Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:14:31 +0000 Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Physics-defying LEDs light the way to a brighter cleantech future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:37:28 +0000 A light-emitting diode (LED) developed at MIT operates at 230-percent efficiency. That's not a typo. LEDs will provide 70 percent of the world's general lightin Full Article Research & Innovations
si Weird Japanese animation: Casio's anime signs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:38:42 +0000 Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show Full Article Transportation
si Motes: Remote sensors that transmit temperature, light intensity and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 18:11:28 +0000 If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo, Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Palm-sized drones buzz over battlefield By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:00:01 +0000 The Black Hornet, which can be carried in a soldier's pocket, has an onboard camera that gives troops video and still images of hard-to-access places. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Google charges full-speed ahead into smart homes with Nest acquisition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:18:52 +0000 2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Blue LED light discovery wins Nobel Prize in physics By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:28:27 +0000 Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of the blue light-emitting diode. Full Article Research & Innovations
si Startlingly big sinkhole opens in New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 16:19:17 +0000 A giant sinkhole, the length of two football fields and six stories deep, opened up in a New Zealand farm in Rotorua. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Extraordinary video of massive tornado will leave you mesmerized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:16:09 +0000 A storm chaser captured stunning clear video of a perfect tornado in Wyoming. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si UNESCO selects 19 new breathtaking World Heritage Sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:47:33 +0000 UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one. Full Article Wilderness & Resources