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Signs of blood cells found inside dinosaur fossils

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.




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Flea fossil may hold ancestor of bubonic plague

It's no Jurassic Park, but a flea stuck in amber for 20 million years may still shed light on the Black Death.




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Rare aquatic cats that fish with their paws are on the brink of extinction

Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.




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9 extinct megafauna that are out of this world

Some of these massive beasts are familiar in form but enormous in size, while others are strange hybrids of modern-day animals.




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Adorable American pikas vanish from a swath of California

Even core areas of pika habitat 'are vulnerable to climate change within a timeframe of decades,' researchers say.




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The Eastern cougar has officially been declared extinct

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.




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A timeline of the distant future for life on Earth

If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.




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Why the extinction of nearly 600 plant species in 250 years is a big deal

Humans have driven almost 600 plant species extinct since 1750s and that number is likely much higher.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Enter MNN's Oasis of the Seas contest to win a free cruise

Sign up for MNN's weekly newsletter for a chance to win a cruise on Oasis of the Seas.




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Meet the top 10 Green Dogs of the Year

Check out the top entries from MNN's Green Dog of the Year Contest!




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Retweet MNN and win the documentary 'The End of the Line'

3 MNN Twitter fans will win a DVD of 'The End of the Line,' a documentary about overfishing that is narrated by Ted Danson.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a Facebook fan of MNN and win a shelf of great eco-books

Mother Nature Network is giving away some of our favorite green books to keep you busy by your favorite low-carbon fireplace this winter.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a free backyard food garden

One of our lucky Facebook followers will have an organic backyard food garden created at their home by professionals.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Pinterest and win an iPad and environmental books

Become a Pinterest fan, repin from our back-to-school board and you could win an iPad and green books.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a shelf of great eco-books

Become a Facebook fan and win these 7 environmentally-themed titles.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to make Irish Coffee

You don't have to be Irish to try this whiskey-filled classic hot drink.




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3 fun, fruity, end-of-summer Labor Day cocktails

Open up the liquor cabinet, pull out your shaker, and celebrate your hard work with a cocktail.




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Can 'skinny' drinks offset your holiday calories?

Low-calorie cocktails abound, even if they're not labeled as such. The key is knowing the amount of alcohol and sugar in what you're drinking.




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Vegan barbecue, lower-proof drinks set the stage for summer

Session cocktails and plant-based barbecue are the biggest food trends this summer.




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6 zero-proof cocktails for your Super Bowl Party

Try these non-alcoholic cocktails, zero-proof cocktails. Your non-imbibing friends will thank you for giving them great choices.




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The history of the Shirley Temple

How did the Shirley Temple, the grandmother of all non-alcoholic cocktails, come to be?




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The mint julep is the Kentucky Derby's official drink because people love to steal glasses

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.




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Effects of solar flare expected to hit Earth today

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d




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Whale ear wax (you heard that right) carries a lifetime of ocean pollutants

By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.




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Does Mercury hold clues to the birth of Earth's moon?

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born.




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Huge volcanoes shook Mercury for billions of years

An analysis of dozens of pyroclastic ash deposits suggests that Mercury had an long history explosive volcanism.




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9 magnificent images of Mercury

Mercury, named for the Roman messenger of the gods, is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the sun. Check out these amazing images




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Lying 101: How much do you know about the science of stretching the truth?

Whether it's a white lie or a whopper, fibs are part of our daily lives. We like to think we're honest but, well, we're not. Test your falsehood expertise.



  • Arts & Culture

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The amazing abilities of dogs: Take the quiz

Dogs have incredible senses and are like superheroes on four legs. Take this quiz to test your canine know-how.




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Guess the health benefits of these herbs and spices

Sure herbs and spices taste wonderful, but do you know what benefits they provide to your body?




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Is wood a sustainable source of energy?

Hearth and Home Technologies says 100 million homes can be heated sustainably with wood pellets.



  • Research & Innovations

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Google makes dream of smart grid wireless network possible

The vision of an energy-efficient super grid that allows powers companies to communicate real-time may be possible through Google-Spectrum Bridge partnership.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How a New Mexico wildlife refuge ended up with an electric bill of $0

The 57,000-acre San Andres Refuge, which works to restore desert bighorn sheep, launched its quest for energy independence in 2005 and has implemented several s