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Viewer's guide to meteor showers
Viewer's guide to meteor showers
Here's a look at a few annual meteor showers and what we've learned from them through the years.
9 of the world's most impressive city parks
9 of the world's most impressive city parks
From Paris' Luxembourg Garden to Bangkok's Lumphini Park, here are nine big-city parks worth adding to the itinerary.
7 of the best running trails in America
7 of the best running trails in America
If you prefer wildlife over wild drivers aiming for your heels, here are seven running trails across the United States that offer happier trails.
7 memorable UFO-inspired images from NASA and beyond
7 memorable UFO-inspired images from NASA and beyond
Here are seven interesting UFO-like images from NASA and other sources, most of which have been debunked with detailed explanations.
5 ideal treats to bring to a food swap
5 ideal treats to bring to a food swap
Try these five tried-and-true recipe ideas bound to arouse fellow swappers' taste buds without breaking the bank.
Highlights from the London Summer Olympics
Highlights from the London Summer Olympics
As the London Olympics finishes up its first full week of events, take a look back at the past several days of the elite athletic contests...
9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit
9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit
For most people, the best farmers market in the world is the one they return to week after week. However, some markets stand out because of their...
Olympic highlights: Photos from Days 1-4
Olympic highlights: Photos from Days 1-4
With over 10,000 athletes across 26 disciplines representing 204 nations, the 2012 London Games is packed with victory, heartbreak and drama.
16 don't-miss animal photos from July
16 don't-miss animal photos from July
This month's best animals photos including zoo animals cooling off with icy treats and a bunny hopping competition.

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13 animals of the Arctic
13 animals of the Arctic
What comes to mind when you think of the Arctic Circle? Subzero temperatures? 24-hour darkness in the winter? We think of the 'unicorn of the...
8 animals helping humans save the planet
8 animals helping humans save the planet
Here are some amazing animals (both living and manufactured) with the right characteristics and skills to aid researchers in combating everything...
13 of history's greatest polar explorers
13 of history&#039;s greatest polar explorers
Some of the explorers on our list set out for the poles in the name of science, others for the thrill of adventure or a taste of fame, but they all...
10 images from NASA's Spitzer telescope
10 images from NASA&#039;s Spitzer telescope
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive that it can see objects that optical telescopes cannot. Here are 10 incredible images it has...
The best animal photos of October
The best animal photos of October
October faces: The best animal images of the month.
15 funny signs from Occupy Wall Street
15 funny signs from Occupy Wall Street
Protesters have a knack for puns and witty one-liners, and the Occupy Wall Street movement is no different. See some of our favorite, funny protest...
7 images of ghostly nebulae
7 images of ghostly nebulae
As spacecraft point their lenses into the vast unknown of space, we get a glimpse of the universe in all its weird and wonderful glory. Here are...
9 of the smartest animals on Earth
9 of the smartest animals on Earth
Humans aren't the only intelligent creatures on Earth. Meet nine of the planet's cleverest creatures.
9 scary images of shelf clouds
9 scary images of shelf clouds
Shelf clouds are like a thunderstorm's face, sometimes foreshadowing its inner fury and sometimes just bluffing.

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Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities

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15 impressive winter creations
15 impressive winter creations
Here are 15 wintry creations that will give your backyard snowman a run for his money.
Is your city wasteful?
Is your city wasteful?
From hanging clothes out to dry to using rain barrels and buying secondhand clothes, the Nalgene Least Wasteful Cities Study puts the nation’s top 25...
8 eco-superheroes that might surprise you
8 eco-superheroes that might surprise you
Meet a handful of not-so-obvious eco-superheroes who range from a sustainable chef to a vegan starlet to British royalty. They may have flown...
MNN's 2010 photos of the year
MNN&#039;s 2010 photos of the year
The year in photographs, courtesy of Mother Nature Network.
How to wrap gifts like a professional
How to wrap gifts like a professional
Follow this step-by-step guide for gorgeously wrapped presents.
MNN holiday gift guide 2010
MNN holiday gift guide 2010
Presenting a friend or loved one with the perfect holiday gift is a lot like baking: It requires skill, patience, beautiful presentation and the...
15 bizarre college courses
15 bizarre college courses
Read about some of the weirdest college courses offered today.
10 real-life ways muggles can experience Harry Potter
10 real-life ways muggles can experience Harry Potter
There are many ways for Harry Potter fans to experience the magic of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.
St. Johns River photo contest winners
St. Johns River photo contest winners
Craig Weeks of Fleming Island, Fla., captured a stunning sunset and the grand prize of the photo contest sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Co. and the St...

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8 influential green websites (besides MNN)
8 influential green websites (besides MNN)
These sites have influenced and inspired many of the bloggers and entrepreneurs working to develop the next big green media hit.
Eco-photos of the week: March 14-20
Eco-photos of the week: March 14-20
Eco-photos of the week: March 14-20
Eco-photos of the week: March 7-13
Eco-photos of the week: March 7-13
Eco-photos of the week: March 7-13
2010 CeBIT Tech Fair
2010 CeBIT Tech Fair
The CeBIT Technology Fair, touted as the world's foremost tradeshow for the digital industry, kicked off March 1 in Hanover, Germany, to the...
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 28-March 6
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 28-March 6
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 28-March 6
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 21-27
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 21-27
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 21-27
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 14-20
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 14-20
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 14-20
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 7-13
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 7-13
Eco-photos of the week: Feb. 7-13.
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 31-Feb. 6
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 31-Feb. 6
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 31-Feb. 6.

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7 of the greenest sports complexes in the world
7 of the greenest sports complexes in the world
There are a number of big sports complexes making a real effort to have a lighter footprint on the environment.
10 green fund-raising races in 2010
10 green fund-raising races in 2010
Photo gallery: Lace up your sneakers and burn calories to help save the planet with these 10 eco races.
Solar Decathlon 2009
Solar Decathlon 2009
20 teams compete to build the most sustainable home.
G20 Leaders: A who's who gallery
G20 Leaders: A who&#039;s who gallery
<div>As G20 leaders converge on Pittsburgh Sept. 18 to discuss climate change and other global issues, here's a who's who of who...
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Seven green jobs to get you through the recession
Seven green jobs to get you through the recession
It's scary out there right now. It seems that every day brings more news of massive layoffs and people losing their homes to foreclosure.

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Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants
Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants
<p>Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you. Check out the&nbsp;Top 10 organic fast-food...

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6 foods we could lose in an outbreak
6 foods we could lose in an outbreak
Modern food and agricultural corporations operate on a huge scale, and that's where consistency matters. When it comes to edible crops, variety...
5 steps to reusing your Christmas tree
5 steps to reusing your Christmas tree
When you're ready to put away the lights and ornaments, be sure you properly dispose of your tree, too.
DIY window treatments
DIY window treatments
With a handmade shade, you can add some style while saving energy.
10 great green houses
10 great green houses
Here are 10 great versions of the green home.

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Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival
<div>This gallery should convince you to get yourself to New Orleans for great music, food and fun.</div>
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Learn about the characters in Ted Turner's classic environmental animated series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
Eco-friendly Valentine's gifts
Eco-friendly Valentine&#039;s gifts
Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine's gifts are green. Let MNN help you find the best one here.
Cheap and green holiday gift guide
Cheap and green holiday gift guide
<div>Twenty-five eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.</div>
Earth Day photos - The past year
Earth Day photos - The past year
<p>Earth, still beautiful in its more tragic moments.&nbsp;On April 22, 2009, Earth Day is celebrated in many countries to inspire...

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