Translating Uncle Sam

Translating Uncle Sam

  • White-nose syndrome haunts bats

    Thu, Apr 25, 2013 10:30 AM by Russell McLendon

    The mysterious disease is obliterating bat colonies as it spreads across North America, and scientists say time is running out to save them.

  • How does the flu work?

    Tue, Jan 15, 2013 1:30 PM by Russell McLendon

    It's just a tiny, mindless bundle of genes, but the flu has the power to hijack our bodies, turn us against each other and even cripple human civilization.

  • Interactive: Explore the surface of Mars

    Wed, Oct 12, 2011 9:04 AM by Russell McLendon

    Tour 12 of the red planet's most intriguing places with this interactive guide from MNN.

  • Are grizzly bears becoming unbearable?

    Mon, Jul 25, 2011 11:05 AM by Russell McLendon

    U.S. grizzlies are finally bouncing back, but many are once again testing their rocky relationship with people.

  • Interactive: 50 years of Americans in space

    Fri, Jul 22, 2011 11:30 AM by Russell McLendon

    As NASA's space shuttle program comes to an end, it marks a turning point in a half-century of manned space flight. MNN takes a look back at five decades of U.S. astronauts in space.

  • U.S. pipelines at a crossroads

    Mon, Jul 18, 2011 12:16 PM by Russell McLendon

    As recent disasters reveal the risks of aging oil and gas lines, MNN takes a closer look at the 2.5 million miles of pipelines zigzagging across the U.S.

  • What are rare earth metals?

    Wed, Jun 22, 2011 1:55 PM by Russell McLendon

    They're crucial to hybrid cars, wind turbines and many other green-tech innovations, but these elusive metals also have an environmental dark side.

  • What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone?

    Tue, May 24, 2011 6:30 AM by Russell McLendon

    The giant, lifeless expanse appears every summer, but historic flooding along the Mississippi River could make 2011 a record-breaking year.

  • 2011 Mississippi River flooding

    Floods: When water attacks

    Fri, May 06, 2011 12:02 PM by Russell McLendon

    Following two years of severe flooding in the U.S., MNN takes a closer look at how these disasters occur.

  • What causes tornadoes?

    Fri, Apr 08, 2011 12:14 PM by Russell McLendon

    The U.S. has more tornadoes than anywhere else on Earth, but their sudden twists and turns still make them mysterious and mesmerizing.

  • Up and atom: The comeback of nuclear power

    Mon, Mar 14, 2011 1:30 PM by Russell McLendon

    It's climate-friendly and creates jobs, but as the U.S. reconsiders atom smashing, old worries about nuclear waste, meltdowns and price tags persist.

  • Earthquakes: Finding fault with nature

    Sun, Mar 13, 2011 9:08 PM by Russell McLendon

    Here's a look at why such tremors happen and where the next one might strike.

  • How polluted is U.S. drinking water?

    Fri, Feb 18, 2011 12:22 PM by Russell McLendon

    Water supplies in the United States are safer than they used to be, but plenty of old and new dangers still lurk beneath the surface.

  • CFL vs. incandescent: Battle of the bulb

    Tue, Feb 15, 2011 2:11 PM by Russell McLendon

    CFLs are more efficient than traditional light bulbs, but they also contain toxic mercury. MNN sheds light on which is the brighter pick.

  • De-icing dilemma: Do streets need salt?

    Wed, Jan 19, 2011 1:20 PM by Russell McLendon

    Salt saves lives on icy roads, but it can have the opposite effect in nearby ecosystems. Here's a look at the pros and cons of it and other de-icers.

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  • Carbon footprint
  • Destination of the Week
  • Eco-tourism
  • National Parks
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