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Capt. Kirk explored the universe in the USS Enterprise around the year 2250. But at least one engineer thinks it can be done this century...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/engineer-plans-to-build-real-life-version-of-starship-enterp

Flint and Tinder is bringing men's skivvies back to the future. ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/blogs/mens-underwear-thats-made-in-the-usa-is-hard-to-find-not-anym

Dedon teams up with designer Stephen Burks to release the prettiest collection of patio furniture made from recycled food packaging that you ever did see. Seen prettier? Then I don't know what to tell you...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/your-home/remodeling-design/blogs/dala-recycled-packaging-gets-the-ottoman-treatment

More than 400 firefighters are working to contain the wildfire...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/arizonas-sunflower-fire-balloons-to-12000-acres

A tiny puppy was destined to become a meal, but he somehow wiggled free and dropped 30 feet — right into the yard of his new family...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/puppy-dropped-by-hawk-finds-new-home

Video: A video by a terminally ill 17-year-old has been watched by more than 1 million people around the world. Shaun Wilson-Miller's film was intended to tell his friends that he was dying, but a glitch uploaded the video to YouTube...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/videos/teens-sad-video-touches-millions

Carbon nanotubes could provide an easy, inexpensive method of determining the ripeness of fruit...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/want-the-freshest-fruit-new-sensor-improves-on-the-human-nos

Whether you're in Kentucky, New Zealand or somewhere in between, these underground beauties are worthy additions to any vacation...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/stories/9-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-and-unusual-cave-destinations

New research finds that this alternative treatment produces results similar to or better than conventional medication and exercises...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/blogs/study-acupuncture-may-relieve-symptoms-of-copd

Straight from the pages of the small-batch canning cookbook 'Food in Jars,' pickled okra is a great starter recipe for beginning canners...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/marisa-mcclellans-pickled-okra-recipe

Looking to host a slumber party with 22 of your closest paramours? The Karton Paperpedic Bed, an easy-to-assemble bed frame made completely from recyclable cardboard, can hold up to 2 tons of weight...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/your-home/remodeling-design/blogs/the-paperpedic-flat-pack-furniture-gives-making-your-bed-a-whole-n

After successfully beating throat cancer, actor signs on to front a new campaign for the Oral Cancer Foundation. ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/blogs/michael-douglas-to-star-in-cancer-awareness-psa

What you need to know about this rare and deadly infection caused by flesh-eating bacteria...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/family/protection-safety/blogs/what-is-necrotizing-fasciitis

With Christopher Gavigan, actress mom runs eco-friendly baby goods company...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/jessica-alba-honestly-green

Exploring both the positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis. ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/should-we-drink-coffee

Blueseed would allow innovators from outside the U.S. to tap into Silicon Valley without worrying about visa issues...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/paypal-co-founder-funds-floating-city-for-entrepreneurs

This former member of the Carolina Panthers is helping to build wind farms in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/sean-tufts-ex-nfl-linebacker-now-tackling-wind-energy-projects

This 37-year-old artist's project, 'The Oldest Living Things in the World,' features stunning portraits of 30 organisms from every continent, all of which are at least 2,000 years old...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/rachel-sussman-bearing-witness-to-environmental-history


Oranges, lemons and tangerines are bright, cheap and cheerful, a winning 
combination for warding off the blues and eating well. But a bagful of oranges doesn't come with a set of instructions. Once they’re peeled, what to do with them? Here are five citrus-inspired recipes to make your tongue say hallelujah.   ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/photos/5-citrus-inspired-dishes/pucker-up

From the popular Food in Jars blog comes a must-have cookbook for the upcoming growing season. Meet author Marisa McClellan and find out why small batch canning works for her...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/meet-marisa-mcclellan-small-batch-canning-expert