Virginia On MNN

  • 10 most well-read cities in America
    Thu, Apr 25 2013 at 12:56 PM
    Amazon.com lists Alexandria, Va., as the leading city for book sales in its annual ranking.
  • 8 roadside attractions made from salvaged materials
    Thu, May 03 2012 at 6:02 PM
    Some are works of art, others are hobbies-turned-obsessions, but all of the roadside attractions on our list were made with salvaged and recycled materials.
  • 10 greenest dorms in the world
    Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 3:46 PM
    Many colleges around the world are building some of the greenest and most sustainable buildings out there, creating beautiful, eco-friendly places for students to call home while living on campus. Here are 10 of them.
  • 10 inspiring urban gardens
    Wed, Mar 28 2012 at 10:57 AM
    One of the more encouraging aspects of the food reform movement is the latest push by urban planners and city dwellers to save neighborhoods from neglect through community gardening.
  • Solar Decathlon: A sneak peek at the houses
    Fri, Sep 09 2011 at 7:07 AM
    Fire up those photovoltaics, ladies and gents ... the 2011 Solar Decathlon is upon us. Take an early look at the impressive solar-powered homes.
  • NASA-supported private rocket takes maiden voyage
    Mon, Apr 22 2013 at 5:20 PM
    The dummy module launched by Orbital Sciences is expected to spend at least two weeks in orbit before burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
  • 12 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers
    Fri, Apr 19 2013 at 12:00 PM
    Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years. Here are the 12 worst cities out of 100 ranked by the United States for allergy sufferers.
  • How to watch the NASA-backed Orbital Sciences rocket test launch
    Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 10:13 AM
    In-person onlookers are advised to watch the launch from the nearby Assateague Beach.
  • Antares rocket preps for test launch in Virginia
    Mon, Apr 15 2013 at 11:00 AM
    Since the mission is a test flight, the rocket will carry a "mass simulator" designed to mimic the weight of a real cargo ship.
  • What causes hurricanes?
    Wed, Jul 21 2010 at 12:39 PM
    With scientists expecting a wild Atlantic hurricane season this year, here's a look at how, where and when hurricanes form, and what you can do to be ready.

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