of The science of love: Are you wired for desire? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:58:31 +0000 National Geographic's popular 'Brain Games' series takes a look at the laws of attraction in a special Valentine's Day episode. Full Article Arts & Culture
of A day off from the Rolling Stones tour at the World Parks Congress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:43:32 +0000 Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better. Full Article Guest Columnist
of Translating the watch words of plastic bag and film recycling [QUIZ] By mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:08:05 +0000 Plastic bag and film recycling can certainly come with a language barrier. Take this quiz to understand the vocabulary, and the world will thank you. Full Article At Home
of Making scents of why people enjoy fragrance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 16:36:22 +0000 SC Johnson discloses fragrance ingredients in its products to help consumers make even more informed choices. Take this quiz to see how much you already know. Full Article At Home
of Why the definition of sustainability must change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:54:05 +0000 The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently. Full Article Guest Columnist
of 9 women you've probably never heard of who've made conservation history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:09:36 +0000 They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of Behold the unique beauty of a real desert oasis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 15:07:59 +0000 California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is home to a natural desert oasis, complete with huge palm trees and gravel-bottom wading pools. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of Your daily dose of turmeric, now in a cordial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 21:40:54 +0000 New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism." Full Article Beverages
of Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:42:58 +0000 Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now. Full Article Arts & Culture
of Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:20:36 +0000 The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics. Full Article Politics
of 13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:28:03 +0000 CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:08:23 +0000 Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt Full Article Politics
of Cartoon spoofs Canada's Kyoto pullout By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:28:57 +0000 Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol. Full Article Climate & Weather
of Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:49:40 +0000 Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma. Full Article Politics
of State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:25:01 +0000 President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future." Full Article Politics
of John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:30:17 +0000 In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers. Full Article Climate & Weather
of People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:09:11 +0000 A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Board of Health OKs NYC soda ban By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:25:29 +0000 New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro Full Article Beverages
of Coffee: Friend or foe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:08:06 +0000 With all of the conflicting studies about caffeine's effect on the body, should you shun the pick-me-up or have a second cup? According to the Mayo Clinic, mode Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of 7 diet gurus who died of poor health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:03:29 +0000 Advocating for fitness and good nutrition wasn't enough to save these health experts from an early demise. Full Article Healthy Eating
of A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:15:01 +0000 Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
of Diabetes drug won't help obese kids keep off weight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:50:12 +0000 Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of 6 health benefits of rooibos tea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:15:14 +0000 Sweet and flavorful, Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea with lots of health benefits. Here are just a few according to recent studies. Full Article Healthy Eating
of The health benefits of Granny Smith apples By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:48:42 +0000 Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Berkeley collects $116,000 in 1st month of soda tax By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 18:50:52 +0000 Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health? Full Article Beverages
of What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:15:29 +0000 Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you? Full Article Computers
of Do you 'like' nonprofits? Now you can donate right through Facebook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:15:43 +0000 World Wildlife Fund, the Red Cross and UNICEF are among the first users of the new "Donate Now" button. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
of January 29 is Big Block of Cheese Day at the White House By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:51:51 +0000 The Obama administration is making Big Block of Cheese Day a reality. Fans of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” already know what it’s all about. Full Article Healthy Eating
of Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:57:10 +0000 With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013. Full Article Personal Finance
of Facebook tops list of best companies for internships By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:18:57 +0000 Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
of General Mills backs off restrictive, no-lawsuit policy after backlash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:15:56 +0000 General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
of What Facebook-like technology can teach us about the chimp civil war of 1971 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 31 May 2014 19:00:34 +0000 Back in 1971, Jane Goodall observed a group of chimps break out in civil war. Now new social network analysis offers an explanation for this violent behavior. Full Article Animals
of Was Facebook's manipulation of news feeds ethical? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:49:39 +0000 Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study. Full Article Computers
of How you use Facebook offers clues to your personality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:07:47 +0000 The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you. Full Article Computers
of Half of your 'friends' don't really like you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2016 15:01:56 +0000 A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you. Full Article Family Activities
of Wine-infused coffee blurs the wine o'clock rule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:34:37 +0000 This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true. Full Article Beverages
of L.A. officials impound tiny houses donated to the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:07:38 +0000 As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed. Full Article At Home
of The joy of working for a nonprofit is worth how much? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:37:31 +0000 The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds. Full Article Family Activities
of Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:01:04 +0000 Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges. Full Article Arts & Culture
of Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:23:23 +0000 Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions. Full Article Healthy Eating
of Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:12:34 +0000 Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:21:13 +0000 This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of In the Green Room: Country star Gretchen Wilson on the next generation of farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:52 +0000 Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with country music star Gretchen Wilson at Farm Aid 2009 to talk about fig Full Article Arts & Culture
of In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:44 +0000 Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'. Full Article Remodeling & Design
of Compound that makes your poop stinky could be the fountain of youth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 06:46:29 +0000 The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:13:52 +0000 As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever. Full Article Healthy Eating
of 8-year-old girl achieves goal of throwing her unique pitch at every MLB stadium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:33:40 +0000 Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days. Full Article Arts & Culture
of Scientists discover drug cocktail that doubles the lifespan of animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:38:38 +0000 Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Who really needs a daily dose of aspirin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:53:23 +0000 Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:26:30 +0000 Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources