el Turn old electronics into holiday cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:52:38 +0000 If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you Full Article Personal Finance
el NASA's green rocket fuel passes big hurdle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:39:50 +0000 With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one. Full Article Space
el 6 ways Elon Musk is changing the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:40:49 +0000 The super-fast "Hyperloop" travel concept is just the latest in a series of big, bold dreams by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Full Article Research & Innovations
el Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
el Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:09:25 +0000 HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality. Full Article At Home
el 3-D printing ... inside a moving delivery truck? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:47:31 +0000 Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster. Full Article Computers
el With dam removed, Green River flows freely By www.fws.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:45:27 +0000 Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:44:12 +0000 The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers. Full Article Politics
el This shelter is making things right for survivors of violence — including their pets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:37:32 +0000 Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over. Full Article Protection & Safety
el Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:19:15 +0000 A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying. Full Article Pets
el 6 'Elf on the Shelf ideas' for your family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:57:35 +0000 From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves. Full Article Family Activities
el Microsoft tool to help Ford's electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:09 +0000 Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles. Full Article Transportation
el Bill Gates confesses Control-Alt-Delete was a mistake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:11:39 +0000 The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier. Full Article Computers
el 6 things Microsoft's Nadella must do to save Windows By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:58:42 +0000 Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el New headset offers high-tech help for the blind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 22:50:07 +0000 Headset was designed to help assist and enrich navigation for the visually impaired. Full Article Research & Innovations
el Consumer Reports: Low-VOC paints perform just as well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:26:48 +0000 Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el What we know about vaping-related lung illness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:47:00 +0000 Health officials have identified a 'very strong culprit' for the devastating sickness linked to e-cigarettes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el 10 zoonotic diseases (meaning they travel from animal to human) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:51:19 +0000 75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el How helpful is hand sanitizer? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:02:44 +0000 Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el The future of marijuana legalization belongs to the capitalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:29:54 +0000 Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el Tourists can help Puerto Rico get back on track after Hurricane Maria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:45:09 +0000 Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there. Full Article Travel
el Ireland to become first country to divest from fossil fuels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:23:56 +0000 Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible. Full Article Responsible Living
el DOT unveils new fuel economy label By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 The new fuel economy labels include a smog rating, greenhouse gas rating and more. Full Article Transportation
el EPA plans to ban some rodenticides; Mice find no cause for celebration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:27 +0000 Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli Full Article At Home
el Activists raise stink over massive Gowanus Canal development By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:30:01 +0000 Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk. Full Article At Home
el U.S. methane levels higher than thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:19:25 +0000 In large part to gas wells and cow farms, the United States is spewing 50 percent more methane than regulators thought. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Cheap wines reportedly have high levels of arsenic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:34:54 +0000 Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)? Full Article Beverages
el How to bike to work (or anywhere else) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:36:36 +0000 There's never been a better time to start bicycling to work. Here's how to get rolling! Full Article Transportation
el 10 elegant, inexpensive, homemade holiday gift ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:29:52 +0000 Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas. Full Article Personal Finance
el Don't feel guilty for not being able to afford green products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 14:19:21 +0000 It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't. Full Article Green Workplace
el 5 ways to help our disappearing bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2011 20:09:07 +0000 Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Literacy advocate empowers young storytellers in Afghanistan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:51:23 +0000 Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems. Full Article Leaderboard
el Jonas Falk earns a healthy profit helping school kids eat well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:07:47 +0000 Entrepreneur Jonas Falk, 28, has grown a $20 million company, Organic Life, by serving great-tasting organic food at schools. Full Article Leaderboard
el The Lily Impeller: Nature-based design inspires game-changing efficiencies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:38:02 +0000 Jay Harman developed technologies from the Lily Impeller that he says may fundamentally change how humans do almost everything. Full Article Leaderboard
el The recycled man: Steve Feldman of Green Demolitions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:50:49 +0000 Keeping discarded kitchens out of landfills is just the tip of the iceberg for this entrepreneur. Full Article Leaderboard
el Meet the man who wants to free the Los Angeles River By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 22:21:00 +0000 Miguel Luna is using grassroots organizing to rehabilitate the river and the communities near it through his group, Urban Semillas. Full Article Leaderboard
el 10 social workers helping those in need [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:13 +0000 The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families. Full Article Leaderboard
el Take a quiz, help Alzheimer's research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:21:58 +0000 Wanted: Test scores from 1 million people as web-based research project aims to learn more about the region of DNA that determines how the brain works. Full Article Leaderboard
el Clean drinking water in Africa may be a barrel spin away By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:15:08 +0000 Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time. Full Article Leaderboard
el How marathon runners help the homeless (without even knowing it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:30:55 +0000 Father-daughter team turns a common race practice into a clever opportunity to help the less fortunate. Full Article Leaderboard
el Meet the woman who elevated conservation photography to a whole new level By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:10:00 +0000 Cristina Mittermeier discusses the modern movement of conservation photography in an interview. Full Article Leaderboard
el Unique bicycling program helps women in transition find new lives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:53:09 +0000 The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another. Full Article Leaderboard
el How wolves and warriors help each other heal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:34:26 +0000 A California couple helps veterans with PTSD and rescued wolves and wolfdogs forge lasting bonds that change lives. Full Article Animals
el Run for the hills, the jellyfish are coming! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:34:39 +0000 Forget the meek; the jellyfish might just inherent the Earth. Full Article Animals
el Google Street could help in the battle against invasive species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:30:01 +0000 Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet. Full Article Animals
el Quagga mussels invade Utah's Lake Powell reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:13:18 +0000 The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions. Full Article Animals
el Invasive camel crickets widespread in U.S. homes By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:32:19 +0000 A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety. Full Article Animals
el The Australian continent is now completely covered with feral cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:25:44 +0000 Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation. Full Article Animals
el Lab-created moths with a 'self-destruct' gene to be released onto U.S. farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 23:49:59 +0000 The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
el In the Green Room: Chuck Leavell interviews football star Ovie Mughelli By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:14:56 +0000 Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the co-founder of MNN, interviews Ovie Mughelli, the fullback for the Atlanta Falcons about his passio Full Article Family Activities