ed Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:55:40 +0000 Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed 25,000 bees found dead in Oregon; pesticide suspected By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:51:47 +0000 Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S. Full Article Animals
ed Colony collapse disorder's link to pesticides strengthened by new study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 17:33:31 +0000 The pesticides, called neonicotinoids, are "highly likely" to be triggering bee deaths, say researchers. Full Article Animals
ed 5 ways to reduce kids' exposure to pesticides and herbicides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 13:42:55 +0000 There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should. Full Article Protection & Safety
ed With termite genome decoded, researchers aim for less toxic pest control By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 16:22:08 +0000 The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ed Study: Autism risk higher near pesticide-treated fields By www.environmentalhealthnews.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:37:34 +0000 Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides were more likely to develop autism, according to new research. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Bee crisis linked to virus spread by humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 20:54:07 +0000 A new study concludes humans have accidentally spread a virus and parasite that are obliterating bees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Is milkweed really the key to saving monarchs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 05:00:15 +0000 It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Green States: What’s the Red Stuff? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:31:01 +0000 Diamorpha Smallii is the taxonomic name. It has another name, Small's Stonecrop. But in Georgia, we call it Red Stuff. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed American love affair with a well-hydrated lawn is stronger than ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 19:30:20 +0000 Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Can the tri-state water wars be resolved? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:27:37 +0000 A new concept takes the discussion out of the courtroom, where the battle has been fought for 20 years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed 900-year-old 'holy well' discovered that still has clean, drinkable water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:03:56 +0000 The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set. Full Article Travel
ed California's waste-curbing water restrictions should be enacted everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 12:30:39 +0000 The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:52:34 +0000 Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed Have the Florida Everglades reached the 'tipping point'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:47:07 +0000 This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed This edible water blob could replace plastic bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:13:14 +0000 The Ooho 'water bottle' is a gelatinous blob that allows you to have your bottled water (minus the plastic) and eat it too. Full Article Beverages
ed Drought brings the Horn of Africa to the edge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:13:38 +0000 Four severe droughts in 20 years have left many residents of the Horn of Africa on the edge of survival. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed Tucson to resurrect river with recycled water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:11:32 +0000 The Santa Cruz River, nearly dry for almost a century, may soon flow once more through downtown Tucson. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Ancient European stone inscriptions revealed by low river levels carry grave warnings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:58:15 +0000 'If you see me, weep,' reads one of these so-called 'hunger stones.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Freshwater sources around the world are in unprecedented decline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:48:03 +0000 Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed How emoji have changed language By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 17:21:00 +0000 Emoji can add emotion and intent to emails and texts, but can they ever become their own language? Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn) By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 16:29:48 +0000 In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos. Full Article Computers
ed Cranky and unmotivated? Watch a cat video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:58:58 +0000 Research says they not only improve your mood, but also your ability to concentrate. Full Article Pets
ed Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:52:23 +0000 Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror. Full Article Computers
ed How to manage your social media addiction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:00:00 +0000 Theses six apps can help you add hours back to your day. Full Article Family Activities
ed Help write the first crowdsourced sci-fi novel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:29:10 +0000 People across the globe are trying to write 50,000 words for National Novel Writing Month, but only one man has asked the Internet to help him do it. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed How I finally cured my RSI and back pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:11:05 +0000 After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed If you challenge the hackers, you're gonna get hacked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:44:55 +0000 You want to feel safe? Be a nobody with nothing anyone is interested in. Full Article Computers
ed Ancient Greek algorithm could be used to find inconceivably large prime numbers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:43:03 +0000 The sieve of Eratosthenes is an ancient tool for finding primes, but it might get a boost by modern computing. Full Article Computers
ed Scientists measure the smallest increment of time ever recorded By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 05:34:18 +0000 The breakthrough will allow for stunning time lapses that reveal the behavior of electrons. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:58:17 +0000 Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:33:09 +0000 The World1 computer program at MIT considered a range of factors and predicted the world might collapse in 2040. So far, it has been right. Full Article Computers
ed Monday medley: The stock market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:52:43 +0000 Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more. Full Article Personal Finance
ed All Honest Teas to be fair trade certified By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:03 +0000 All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011. Full Article Responsible Living
ed Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:54:12 +0000 The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day. Full Article Recipes
ed When buying chocolate becomes complicated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:33 +0000 Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:59:48 +0000 Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island. Full Article Animals
ed Restaurants being reused as ... restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:53:00 +0000 Smart, Southern, independent start-ups are using the buildings and kitchens from closed chains and being green in the process. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Weekly LEED roundup – 7/31/09 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:02:26 +0000 A multi-purpose facility and Arizona's first LEED certified restaurant are featured in this week's LEED roundup. Full Article Green Workplace
ed Community-supported restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:20 +0000 Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Weekly LEED roundup – 12/4/09 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:19:56 +0000 The ACE Building in Philadelphia, San Francisco's Bentley Reserve, and the first Pizza Fusion in Saudi Arabia are featured this week. Full Article Green Workplace
ed Restaurants going from 'seed-to-stove' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:31:14 +0000 You know what a “farm-to-fork” restaurant is, but what’s a “seed-to-stove” restaurant? Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Restaurants: The Spotted Pig in New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:04:05 +0000 Yes, the burger at this seasonal and local restaurant is everything it's hyped to be. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed 2011 James Beard Award nominees announced By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:26:44 +0000 You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Cultured Caveman: A food cart done the right way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:46:28 +0000 A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed James Cameron created new camera system for trench dive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:55:20 +0000 Director/explorer utilized new thumb-sized 1080p cameras to capture 3-D video from the deepest point on earth. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ed Smog-eating streets created by Dutch scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:46:56 +0000 Pavement that acts as an air purifier could help cities consume their own pollution. Full Article Research & Innovations
ed How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:09:48 +0000 Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors. Full Article Climate & Weather
ed 12 ambitious space tech ideas funded by NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 17:39:48 +0000 From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science. Full Article Research & Innovations