2016 will be the year that holodecks becomes real. Sort of.

Instead of keeping dozens of vehicles on site, Cadillac's smaller dealerships will offer virtual experiences for made-to-order sales.

High-quality, free content is yours for the taking. But how long will this last?

These ancient, hour-keeping, planet-tracking, works of medieval art have stood the test of time — all the while keeping it, of course.

Health care is essential, but so is a smartphone if you want to get a job or even sign up for health care ... despite what Jason Chaffetz says.

China's 'toilet revolution' includes facial recognition hardware at tourist spots to distribute toilet paper.

Maybe it's time to rethink the rules of water warfare and retreat to the age of squirt guns and water balloons.

IQbuds Boost hearables are blurring the distinction between wireless earbuds and those so-called medical devices.

Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed.

Cable TV is no longer a must when you have an Internet connection. Here's how to cut the cable cord.

The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet.

Explore.org and the Owl Research Institute team up for a live cam that offers a rare glimpse of an arctic snow owl nest in Alaska.

When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg.

This video shows burrowing owls discovering the presence of a "hidden" observation camera. It doesn't end well for the camera.

Just why is that grocery bag or holiday wrapping paper so irresistable to your feline friend? Scientists have some thoughts on why cats love paper and plastic.

insects in German forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade.

Experts at San Diego Zoo's medical center perform cataract surgery on Leslie the lowland gorilla to save her eyesight.

This giant Galapagos tortoise will "retire" from a successful mating program that helped the species rebound from very small numbers.

A new policy allows research animals at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be adopted into forever homes when their experiments end.

New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021.

･ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ･ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future

･ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ･ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia

･ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ･ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ･ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels

Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing.

North Carolina's Outer Banks area offers opportunities for a wide range of activities, from quiet reflection to any water-based recreational activity you can dr

Built atop a parking garage, this iconic park is considered the world's largest rooftop garden. It's also the place for kids and curious adults to go.

You can take the rugged outdoors approach (rock-climbing, anyone?) or simply enjoy the views from one of eight overlooks at this scenic Alabama park.

The Grand Canyon of Texas is more accessible than its famous Arizona cousin — with trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riding.

The mysterious, ancient caves are the star attraction of this Kentucky park, but 70 miles of above-ground hiking trails and 30 miles of paddling opportunities w

This northeast Arizona park boasts three major canyons and because it lies on Navajo tribal land, you'll need a Navajo guide or ranger to get a better look at t

Chicago may not come to mind when you think of beach towns, but the city offers two dozen public beaches along 26 miles of Lake Michigan. Each beach has a vibe

This New Mexico treasure has been described as 'the Grand Canyon with a roof on it.' But don't take Will Rogers' word for it — see it for yourself.

This Maryland park houses Camp David, the famous presidential retreat, but you're more likely to see whitetail deer and black bears than a president.

More of MNN's user guides for some of the best national, state and local parks in the United States. Explore America's parks with this series.

This is part of Explore America's Parks, a series of user's guides to national, state and local park systems across the United States. We'll be adding new parks

The National Park of American Samoa isn’t the sort of place you visit on your way to some other destination. You have to really want to be here. It’s a 5 ½

Towering granite walls, picturesque valleys carved by glaciers, jaw-dropping giant trees, waterfalls. It sounds like Yosemite National Park. Kings Canyon Nation

Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem.

From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.

With millions of Americans staying home, blood donations are drying up. It's safe to give if you are healthy.

Whether you're counting penguins or stars, you can do a lot for science from your couch, even during the coronavirus lockdown.

During the coronavirus pandemic, we're making phone calls again so we can hear familiar voices.

Use this interactive Facebook application to calculate your own personal water footprint, compare it with friends and take steps to reduce it.

Three communities recognized as setting the "gold standard" for local-level sustainability planning named winners of the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Awar

The City of San José, California adopted an ambitious Green Vision roadmap and won the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Award in the large community category

Commitment to developing green economy pays dividends for Raleigh, North Carolina by attracting substantial economic activity benefiting the entire community.

We owe the spiciness of mustard, horseradish and wasabi to an 'arms race' between plants and caterpillars that dates back to the dinosaurs.

Hornworm caterpillars also known as tomato horn worms can ruin tomato plants, but baby wasps may help you tackle the pests nature's way.

Two decades after approving imidacloprid, the EPA is re-examining how it and similar pesticides affect bees.