ed Students revive extinct squash with 800-year-old seeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:57:12 +0000 Seeds found during an archaeological dig on First Nations land revive a long-lost varietal. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Ancient flower discovered in fossilized resin could be 45 million years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:49:38 +0000 Just like 'Jurassic Park,' except with flowers instead of dinosaurs. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed 11 odd ways we protect endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:18:57 +0000 Mankind does some weird things to save animals from extinction. Full Article Animals
ed U.S. declares bees endangered for first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:30:42 +0000 Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last. Full Article Animals
ed Extinct horseshoe crab named for Darth Vader By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:42:00 +0000 Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader. Full Article Animals
ed Human-sized penguins once waddled around New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:31:46 +0000 Ancient 5-foot 7 penguin weighed at least 220 pounds and speared fish with its sizable beak. Full Article Animals
ed 'Extinct' marsupial rediscovered after 100 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:22:06 +0000 The crest-tailed mulgara was once a common sight in New South Wales deserts before other predators edged it out of the habitat. Full Article Animals
ed What caused 200,000 saigas to die? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:50:19 +0000 Scientists identified the cause of the mystery die-off, as half of the species' population perished within a matter of weeks in 2015. Full Article Animals
ed The Eastern cougar has officially been declared extinct By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:07:37 +0000 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years. Full Article Animals
ed 14 extinct animals that could be resurrected By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:04:18 +0000 Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning. Full Article Animals
ed These 8 bird species are the first to be declared extinct this decade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Sep 2018 15:02:18 +0000 BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil. Full Article Animals
ed Haiti is now almost completely deforested By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:56:42 +0000 The Caribbean nation of Haiti was once lush with trees and the animals that lived there, but now only a few sections of primary forest remain. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed 'Extinct' Galapagos giant tortoise rediscovered 100 years later By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:32:05 +0000 Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906. Full Article Animals
ed Cells from a 28,000-year-old woolly mammoth have been 'revived' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:46:31 +0000 Researchers extract nuclei from a preserved woolly mammoth carcass, implant them into the egg cells of mice, and watch as the bits became animated. Full Article Animals
ed Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly bird feeder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:57:25 +0000 Spruce up your backyard with this must-have bird feeder. Full Article At Home
ed What to drink this weekend: Jamie Oliver’s Mulled Wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:00:00 +0000 Learn the trick to making mulled wine without burning off all the alcohol in this video for a drink that’s perfect for this weekend between the big holidays. Full Article Beverages
ed A tried-and-true margarita recipe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:17:30 +0000 Break out fresh limes and tequila for National Margarita Day — or any time you want one. Full Article Beverages
ed Backyard Picnic Bradford: A foraged cocktail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 18:56:50 +0000 Honeysuckle and lemon balm foraged from the backyard or your farmers market flavor this vodka cocktail. Full Article Beverages
ed Anty Gin is flavored with 62 ants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:04:05 +0000 Made in the U.K. from the essence of foraged ants, this gin is not a joke. Full Article Beverages
ed This cannabis-infused vodka tastes more like gin (and it won't get you high) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 21:43:26 +0000 The 2014 farm bill removed some of the barriers to growing hemp. Humboldt Distillery ran with it. Full Article Beverages
ed Effects of solar flare expected to hit Earth today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:43:50 +0000 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 Full Article Space
ed Which celebrity is this species named after? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:17:31 +0000 Sometimes scientists infuse some pop culture into their species names. Can you match the celeb to the critter? Full Article Animals
ed Guess the dog breed by looking only at the ears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:15:13 +0000 Many breeds have stand-out physical characteristics that make it easy to identify them, but can you name the dog from its ears? Full Article Pets
ed How much do you know about herbal remedies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:44:39 +0000 There's a whole medicine chest in the garden. Do you know which plants to use for what ailments? Test your holistic herb wits here. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed How were these iconic landforms created? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:03:00 +0000 They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Can you ID these lesser-known dog breeds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:54:01 +0000 Step aside, retrievers and beagles, and let these rare dogs trot into the spotlight. From Pulis to Leonbergers, how much do you know about these breeds? Full Article Pets
ed Test your Nobel knowledge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:06:25 +0000 Nobel by the numbers: How much do you know about the history of the Nobel Prize? Take the quiz. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed Van Jones just tapped for senior White House Council position By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:41:34 +0000 UPDATE: Van Jones clears up the 'green czar' buzz. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed Survey: Women fail on energy knowledge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:36:35 +0000 When it comes to decisions on electricity and energy policy, women do not have the facts they need. Full Article Energy
ed 'One Hundred Mornings' without electricity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:08 +0000 A dramatic film explores the physical and emotional challenges of living in a peak oil scenario. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed How a New Mexico wildlife refuge ended up with an electric bill of $0 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:54:00 +0000 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 Full Article Energy
ed Charged-up Japan: A big push on electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:40:41 +0000 Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi are working together to dramatically expand the number of public chargers available in Japan. Full Article Transportation
ed Ghana-based renewable energy startup acquired in an estimated 7-figure deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:33:51 +0000 Impact Energies sells and leases solar panel systems to people making less than $6 a day in Ghana. It was acquired by Persistent Energy Partners. Full Article Energy
ed Spanish island first to be powered only by wind, water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:00 +0000 El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity. Full Article Energy
ed Discarded H&M clothing is fueling a Swedish power plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:51:42 +0000 Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm. Full Article Energy
ed 'Fatberg' to be displayed in London museum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:17:28 +0000 The Museum of London will showcase part of a 143-ton chunk of fat, diapers and baby wipes that was removed from the city's sewers. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Old bread brewed into game-changing beer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:09:00 +0000 As far as creative ideas to keep food food from being wasted go, Toast Beer is pretty brilliant. Full Article Beverages
ed How a poop-filled train from NYC wound up in rural Alabama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:24:45 +0000 While easy to focus on the gross-out factor, the tale of a stranded train filled with sewage sludge shines a light on the complicated afterlife of our waste. Full Article Responsible Living
ed This sewage treatment plant moonlights as a wedding hotspot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:42:36 +0000 A singular place to say 'I do' in the Seattle area, Brightwater Treatment Plant can process 36 million gallons of wastewater daily. Full Article Travel
ed Why not feed the hungry with fresh leftovers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:13:18 +0000 Second Helpings Atlanta provides a bridge between fresh, perishable food and the people who need it most. Full Article Responsible Living
ed How to reduce packaging when ordering online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:06:47 +0000 You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't. Full Article Responsible Living
ed Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:15:20 +0000 Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries. Full Article Politics
ed 15 amazing camouflaged animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:12:44 +0000 Can you spot all of these incognito critters? Full Article Animals
ed Polar bears need more food than we thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:22:36 +0000 The predators burn energy 1.6 times faster than previously thought, a study finds, helping explain why the loss of sea ice hits them so hard. Full Article Animals
ed For the first time, a mammal species is extinct because of human-induced climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:11:26 +0000 The Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels. Full Article Animals
ed How to stay politically engaged with less stress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:22:11 +0000 Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle and social media, it's impossible to tune out these politically turbulent times. Here's how to tune in and stay sane. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Why we need time alone and time with other people to thrive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:33:53 +0000 We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Buy into 'Climategate'? You're either paid or played By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:56:38 +0000 A few hacked e-mails does not overturn the mountain of science behind global warming, and if you think otherwise you're either coldly disingenuous or informatio Full Article Climate & Weather
ed Climategate scientist cleared By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:11:01 +0000 Academic Board of Inquiry has cleared the scientist at the center of "Climategate" and his "trick." So will the spin machine finally shut up? Full Article Research & Innovations
ed Climategate debunked, but only Jon Stewart covers the news By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:46 +0000 A study funded by the Koch brothers debunks Climategate, but the cable news media doesn't cover it. Full Article Climate & Weather