ca How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:12:17 +0000 Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all. Full Article At Home
ca 5 recipes for the bumper crop of avocados By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:13:39 +0000 Enjoy this year's abundance of avocados and try one of these tasty recipes that go beyond guacamole. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Meet the durian, a tropical fruit you love or hate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:05:17 +0000 Durian is known for its strong odor. Despite being banned in some hotels and subways, lovers of this unusual fruit go to great lengths for a taste. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca 7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:19:51 +0000 Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca The truth about the tree that grows 'brains' and scares small children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:21:58 +0000 The creepy bodark tree produces unnervingly strange fruit. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca What do America's car buyers want? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:51:23 +0000 One day consumers are giving up their SUVs, and the next day they want them back. It's enough to drive an auto company CEO crazy. The bottom line: Watch what co Full Article Transportation
ca More clean cars equals more jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:03:41 +0000 Everybody's worried about the high unemployment rate, and they should be. But fuel-efficient cars, hybrids and electrics are putting Americans to work big time. Full Article Transportation
ca Ford Fusion named 2013 Green Car of the Year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:48:21 +0000 The 2013 Ford Fusion was named the Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year at Los Angeles Auto Show. Full Article Transportation
ca When gas prices go up, Americans buy green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:51:59 +0000 Americans tend to buy more fuel-efficient cars when prices at the pump go up. Full Article Transportation
ca Snow days: The best winter cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:40:22 +0000 In the wake of the big Northeast storm, here's a look at some of the smart all-wheel drive choices for getting you through snow and ice Full Article Transportation
ca The world's largest collection of tiny micro-cars is for sale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:57:44 +0000 micro car auction in georgia Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca Buck Rogers in 2013: Carbon-neutral e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:16:35 +0000 e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids Full Article Transportation
ca Why supercars are often bad investments By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:11:50 +0000 supercars lose value Full Article Transportation
ca 5 cheap, reliable and fuel-efficient used cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:26:09 +0000 5 cheap affordable cars Full Article Transportation
ca Pope's new car is a 20-year-old Renault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:31:03 +0000 It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it. Full Article Transportation
ca Electric cars generate social buzz [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:30:56 +0000 As electric cars become increasingly mainstream, they're starting to build up a charge on social media around the world. Full Article Transportation
ca New tool reveals used car fuel ratings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:20:13 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA announced the release of a new fuel economy tool for used vehicles. Full Article Transportation
ca For fire-breathing supercars, hybrids are the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:07:24 +0000 Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy. Full Article Transportation
ca Is this America's first electric school bus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:42:55 +0000 The all-electric bus costs about $175,000 but is expected to help school districts save $11,000 per year in fuel costs. Full Article Transportation
ca Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:29:59 +0000 Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca What's a Twike? It's half-bike, half-electric car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:41:39 +0000 There are 1,000 of these hybrid muscle/battery power vehicles on the road, mostly in Europe. Only a few are in the U.S., but does 3 cents a mile sound good? Full Article Transportation
ca Why Americans are less happy with their new cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:09:20 +0000 For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low. Full Article Transportation
ca Guess which cars are magnets for speeding tickets? (Hint: It's not the Ferraris) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:50:54 +0000 Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention. Full Article Transportation
ca America's rudest drivers are ... in Idaho? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:44:43 +0000 Everyone assumes that wild and wooly New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York have this nailed, but not so! Full Article Transportation
ca Too good to be true? Fast electric ‘flow battery’ cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:23:34 +0000 With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode. Full Article Transportation
ca Shell's Eco-marathon unveils plans for an 83-mpg car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:45:31 +0000 Colleges and high schools have gathered in Detroit to show off their super-efficient home-built hot rods. Meanwhile, Shell is building its own fuel miser. Full Article Transportation
ca Americans are selling green cars and buying SUVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:40:50 +0000 $2.50 a gallon gas makes a compelling case for crossovers and big fuel hogs. Full Article Transportation
ca Women care about fuel economy more than men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:43:58 +0000 But a new University of Michigan poll reveals huge gender gaps in car knowledge. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca Cheap gas translates into dumb car-buying decisions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:06:10 +0000 Going for the guzzlers when oil prices are cyclical simply isn't smart. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca The cars people want aren't the ones that are good for them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:19:28 +0000 With big sales numbers, the manufacturers are rolling out a record number of new models at the 2016 New York Auto Show. Full Article Transportation
ca Flying telescope catches glimpse of alien planet By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:10:15 +0000 Astronomers have used instruments on board SOFIA, the world's largest airborne observatory, to examine a planet beyond solar system. Full Article Space
ca 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
ca Can you really be allergic to your Wi-Fi? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:46:03 +0000 Electromagnetic hypersensitivity may be an ill of the modern age or just a sign of a different condition. Full Article Allergies
ca Rare 'flasher' squid caught on video By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:29:41 +0000 Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video Full Article Animals
ca Iran's car market is opening up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:50:47 +0000 Sales of German luxury cars are up since the sanctions lifted. Full Article Transportation
ca The science behind California's earthquake swarms By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:47:07 +0000 More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca The history of Brooklyn's polluted canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:35:04 +0000 Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Plants found eating salamanders in Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:15:27 +0000 Biologists were surprised to find carnivorous pitcher plants eating vertebrates, which may be a first for North America. Full Article Animals
ca 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
ca 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
ca Giant hybrid tumbleweed spreads in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:54:07 +0000 Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Your unlimited caffeine consumption might be in jeopardy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 May 2013 16:04:34 +0000 The FDA is investigating potentially regulating added caffeine. Full Article Beverages
ca 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
ca No FDA recall on jerky treats killing hundreds of pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:40:25 +0000 Almost 600 dogs have died and thousands more have fallen ill in an outbreak linked to jerky treats made in China. Full Article Pets
ca Jars of Prego sauce recalled from store shelves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:33:53 +0000 No illness related to the recall have been reported, and shoppers should be wary of jars with a "Best Buy" date of June 16, 2015. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:02:30 +0000 The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being