si 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
si No alien signals around odd, dimming star By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:33:48 +0000 What the Flux? No Sign of Aliens Around Strange, Dimming Star Full Article Allergies
si Ozone hole nears record-breaking size again By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:56:44 +0000 The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is nearing record-breaking size again, scientists say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Paleolithic campsites depicted in cave etchings By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:42:18 +0000 The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:06:26 +0000 Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si 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
si When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:21:30 +0000 Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:36:59 +0000 Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect. Full Article Protection & Safety
si Hundreds of dogs dead and 3 people sick after eating jerky treats intended for pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 15:42:34 +0000 Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people. Full Article Pets
si 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
si Amy's Kitchen recalls products for possible listeria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:03:38 +0000 The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. Full Article Healthy Eating
si 'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:46:51 +0000 The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:34:02 +0000 The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals. Full Article Pets
si FDA to test foods for glyphosate residue By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:01:54 +0000 Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:50:19 +0000 At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them. Full Article Responsible Living
si How millennials are influencing restaurant design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 14:54:43 +0000 From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Free meals served with a side of respect By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:44:12 +0000 A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need. Full Article Responsible Living
si Go ahead, order the least expensive bottle of wine on the menu By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:59:10 +0000 Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value. Full Article Beverages
si Takeout is changing the restaurant business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:15:45 +0000 Restaurants are redesigning themselves to accommodate the rise in take-out orders. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Avignonesi Vino Nobile: A biodynamic 100% Sangiovese wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:10:00 +0000 From the Montepulciano region of Italy comes a rich, spicy wine from Italy’s largest winery, which is embracing biodynamic practices. Full Article Beverages
si Glyphosate residue found in FDA-tested honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:46:09 +0000 Weed killer glyphosate is being carried by foraging bees back to their hives — even organic bee hives. Full Article Healthy Eating
si The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:13:14 +0000 Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Alternatives to using aluminum foil on the grill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:23:03 +0000 Aluminum foil may be convenient, but it may also be toxic. Here are some alternatives for when you're cooking over high heat. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Zero-emission fuel cell backup power now available for RVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 15:01:23 +0000 Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown. Full Article Transportation
si Fuel-cell dreams: Powering houses and cars with zero-emission energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 18:45:11 +0000 Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars. Full Article Transportation
si Astronomers discover galaxy with 3 supermassive black holes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:26:08 +0000 The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years. Full Article Space
si This Earth-sized planet turns out to be our nearly next-door neighbor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:36:16 +0000 Researchers have found a rocky planet, GJ 1252 b, that's just 66.5 light-years away and it's zipping around a red dwarf star. Full Article Space
si NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:10:13 +0000 NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away. Full Article Space
si When these stars meet, the explosion will take over our night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:59:57 +0000 The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss. Full Article Space
si Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:27:47 +0000 Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars. Full Article Space
si We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:21:19 +0000 China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon. Full Article Space
si There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:52:01 +0000 A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days. Full Article Space
si NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:53:53 +0000 Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean. Full Article Space
si Baby boomers aren't buying senior housing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:17:17 +0000 Baby boomers aren't that old and they aren't ready for retirement homes – yet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Forget Black Friday: Support your kids and Small Business Saturday instead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:42:56 +0000 Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
si Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:27:11 +0000 It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Investors' billions are chasing the baby boomer market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:04:37 +0000 When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat? Full Article Responsible Living
si Oregon natural foods business gives full ownership to employees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:45:01 +0000 Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees. Full Article Healthy Eating
si 10 most impressive college farmers markets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:17:41 +0000 With their disproportionately large share of socially conscious citizens, college campuses are a perfect fit for farmers markets. A number of schools have gotte Full Article Healthy Eating
si 9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:21:44 +0000 Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets. Full Article Healthy Eating
si New Hampshire considering a farm-to-plate bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:54:34 +0000 The initiative’s sponsors are looking at Vermont’s local food program as a model. Full Article Politics
si 15 farmer tips for your next farmers market visit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:02:45 +0000 The real farmers market insiders share their secrets for making the most of your trip. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Downstream dead zone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:08:33 +0000 Local young people are leaving the wetlands for jobs in cities partly because the Dead Zone is eradicating the Gulf of Mexico’s shrimp supplies. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Life on the edge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:25:23 +0000 A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Blue Legacy - An interview with Louisiana musician Tab Benoit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:04:36 +0000 The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Ocean of doubt: Polluted waters, broken communities in Louisiana By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:28:35 +0000 Alexandra Cousteau revisits Scott St. Pierre in Louisiana and learns how he and others are coping with the oil spill. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si In the Green Room: Inside an organic farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:58:35 +0000 Tour an organic farm and learn what makes it certified organic. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si In the Field: Creating compost on a massive scale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:58:08 +0000 Video: What happens when the fruits and veggies at your local grocery store go bad? Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si An eco-friendlier digital TV conversion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:07:36 +0000 Keep your old TV and get an EnergyStar DTA converter if you want to take the environmentally friendly route. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Government labyrinth designed to trap heat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:46:07 +0000 NREL’s new Research Support Facilities basement maze will help cut energy use by two-thirds. Full Article Research & Innovations