30 billion cicadas wake up |NASA needs farmers | It's Bike to Work Day

Dear friend of Mother Nature, 11 national scenic trails....covering 18,753 miles...how's that as a start for your spring hiking? And once you've knocked those out, consider the 10 top hiking trails in the world.  Other stories we're tracking this week:  A new NASA report says the first humans to live on Mars might need to be farmers and not astronauts. ​30 billion (not a typo) cicadas are waking up and moving through the East Coast. This should be exciting. :) Could your child survive alone in the woods? This list of survival tips is a good start. ​Meet the women who are changing the face of modern science. #Trailblazers  After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the new results are in: 97% of scientists say that global warming is real and here to stay. A very cool guide on how to turn your lawn (that costs you money) into food (which saves you money) ​As the weather turns warmer, we're moving outdoors - check out the 7 best places to stargaze in the world.  You're telling us you don't like bats...and we're telling you that they're just misunderstood.  And now a word from our sponsor: Find work-life balance with the new e-book: The Yin and Yang of Telecommuting. PGI has a free copy with your name on it. :)  Looking forward to your visit, The team at MNN Join us at Google + | Follow us at Twitter | Like us at Facebook Quick Links It's National Ride Your Bike to Work day and we have 12 urban bikes ready to replace your car.  And once you have the tech, here's how to ride to work (Yes you can).  It's a zoo. An 'Insta-zoo'  - Photographer Joern Pollex gives the animals at the zoo in Hamburg, Germany instant charm. Tattoos for the edgy environmentalist: 12 ink creations to flaunt your passion for science and the natural world.

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