el Nintendinitis, Playstation rash and other odd technology-related injuries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:39:43 +0000 Tech-lovers beware: from carpal tunnel syndrome to tinnitus, here are just 5 of the ways your devices may injure you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
el Commercial filmed on iPhone celebrates 30 years of Mac By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:56:47 +0000 To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
el Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon form 2-man doo-wop group By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:01:15 +0000 With the help of an iPad app, Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon formed a 2-man doo-wop group and performed 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on 'The Tonight Show.' Full Article Arts & Culture
el Want to waste less food? Handpick is here to help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:31:15 +0000 Somewhere on the Internet there’s the perfect recipe for the pound of ground turkey in your freezer, plus other ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Full Article Recipes
el You can help NASA track climate change from your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:52:12 +0000 'I See Change' app taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
el ForestEthics releases Green Grades for paper industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:14:23 +0000 The 3rd annual Green Grades report card by ForestEthics holds big office supply companies accountable for their sometimes questionable paper sourcing. Full Article Research & Innovations
el Mukesh Ambani builds an aggressively opulent home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:09:08 +0000 Antilia, the world's first billion dollar home, is completed in Mumbai. While initially marketed as being 'green', the home's size -- 398,000 square feet -- ren Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Mom 'shocked' that Nutella isn't healthy, wins lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:07:34 +0000 From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast. Full Article Healthy Eating
el My Commute Sucks.org: Documenting how we drive ourselves crazy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:45:26 +0000 Launched on national Bike to Work Day, MyCommuteSucks.org touches a mad-as-hell exposed nerve. Full Article Transportation
el Save money... travel digitally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:13:10 +0000 Is hi-def digital travel the new eco/recession-friendly way to go? Full Article Computers
el Telecommuting: How to save the world in your pajamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:41 +0000 Learn how telecommuting can work for you with some advice from people who do it. Full Article Green Workplace
el 5 reasons your next car will be electric By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:27:41 +0000 At the end of 2009, electric cars connected to smart grids have become inevitable. Get used to the idea of plugging in before hitting the road. It won't be so b Full Article Transportation
el Five myths about electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:54:15 +0000 Electric cars are not slow, they're not dangerous, and they're not dirty just because they recharge from coal plants. Full Article Transportation
el Charging electric cars at the Cracker Barrel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:06:13 +0000 It's style may be old-timey and traditional, but Cracker Barrel is leapfrogging into the 21st century with EV charging at 24 locations. Do you want a plug-in wi Full Article Transportation
el The hunt is on: Walk Score releases Apartment Search By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:08 +0000 For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne Full Article At Home
el Welcome to the urban (sustainability) century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:07:48 +0000 Half the world now lives in cities, and by midcentury 75 percent of us will be urbanites. To make our cities sustainable, look to the 2012 TED Prize and a fasci Full Article Research & Innovations
el Telework Week 2012 begins on Monday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:23:42 +0000 Find out how to stay focused while working from home, what companies have telecommuting opportunities and more. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el Top 10 telecommuting pitfalls to avoid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:44:36 +0000 It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success. Full Article Research & Innovations
el Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo Full Article Green Workplace
el Weekend reads: Telecommuting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:30:10 +0000 A trio works from anywhere in the world, teleworking during the Olympics and a mandatory work from home day. If you’re preparing for the Friday night commute Full Article Green Workplace
el Can the electric car change the world? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:17:39 +0000 Buyers have been slow to purchase electric cars, and cities slower still to support them. What can be done? Full Article Transportation
el Why crash test dummies prefer electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:30:16 +0000 You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety. Full Article Transportation
el Are older cyclists endangering themselves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:26:36 +0000 No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el Why millionaire pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a van By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:37:00 +0000 The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:36:48 +0000 In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years. Full Article Family Activities
el Start-up helps veterans ease back into workforce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 12:15:25 +0000 ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment. Full Article Green Workplace
el Are we really turning into Freelance Nation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:44:07 +0000 Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise. Full Article Tech
el After high-heel drama, British woman petitions Parliament to join the 21st century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:15:37 +0000 Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws. Full Article Green Workplace
el This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:49:40 +0000 Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Can millennial work habits help older workers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:17:53 +0000 Many older workers are already taking advantage of the flexibility and freedom of the gig economy, so the millennial habits just make sense. Full Article Personal Finance
el What's your opposite job? This tool will tell you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:27:56 +0000 If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions. Full Article Green Workplace
el 9 stories from 2018 that made us feel good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:51:25 +0000 From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world. Full Article Arts & Culture
el How Philippe Cousteau is helping kids find their eco-spark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:25:58 +0000 MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world. Full Article Family Activities
el 2nd-grader creates 'Buddy Bench' to cure loneliness at recess By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:33:34 +0000 The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime. Full Article Family Activities
el Student invents self-cleaning T-shirt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:00:51 +0000 Shirts made from Silic use nano-technology to prevent water-based liquids from soaking in. Full Article Research & Innovations
el Women still 3 times less likely to become scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:40:55 +0000 New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school. Full Article Green Workplace
el 30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:15:12 +0000 Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day. Full Article Family Activities
el Kids can help parents get healthy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:50:30 +0000 A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el 13-year-old Masai boy invents device to help his community live in peace with the lions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:03 +0000 Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Millennials' relationship with books and information By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:00:33 +0000 Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet. Full Article Family Activities
el It's official: Girl Scouts can sell their cookies online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:44:47 +0000 The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge. Full Article Healthy Eating
el Girl helps rebuild family's home with lemonade stand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 13:37:27 +0000 10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming. Full Article Family Activities
el 9-year-old builds mobile shelters for the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:42:29 +0000 Hailey Fort also grows food and is fundraising to buy coats and other supplies to help those in need. Full Article Family Activities
el Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:41 +0000 Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion. Full Article Family Activities
el 4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:22:01 +0000 Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers. Full Article Family Activities
el Help Wanted! The carbon industry is hiring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:24:34 +0000 Growing demand for energy efficiency and energy management has created an unprecedented opportunity for certified carbon managers. And according to Dr. Eric Woo Full Article Research & Innovations
el Homeowners: Sell your own carbon credits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:31:17 +0000 My Emissions Exchange just sold its first carbon credit on behalf of the Wilsons, a family in Harrisburg, PA. Welcome to the wacky world of personal carbon trad Full Article Computers
el Energy remains an uncertain election issue for Democrats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:39:52 +0000 National surveys show the public supports having more green energy. But in local elections energy is likely to take a backseat to the economy. Full Article Politics
el Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000 Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming. Full Article Politics
el O'Donnell site offers little about energy issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:45:18 +0000 Tea Party candidate has lots of followers on her website, but a few searches on the revamped site reveals little about issues. Full Article Politics