A new study finds that we cannot remember phone numbers anymore. Shocking!

It is one thing to go cashless, and it is altogether another thing to have no money.

Everything from the way we tell time to the way we measure things and plug in our phones is screwed up.

'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton demonstrates a new app aimed at getting kids to love reading.

This all-article, no-recipe magazine about food and cooking packs a lot into its first free issue.

Teach your kids about saving, spending, budgeting, and investing with one of these 5 fun apps for your iPhone.

The CDC hopes to teach the public about outbreaks and maybe attract future epidemiologists through the free app.

The store is offering a valuable way to get rid of your old — but fully functional and scratch-free, of course — iPad models in exchange for store credit.

There's no such thing as too much education, right? What if there's not enough education?

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.

America for Animals looks to the crowd to fund The Humane Eating Project app, a database of restaurants doing the right thing.

To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl.

In addition to its ease of breaking, the iPad Mini is also the most difficult gadget to repair according to a new study.

The 3rd annual Green Grades report card by ForestEthics holds big office supply companies accountable for their sometimes questionable paper sourcing.

There has been a lot of debate all across the Internet about whether Earth Day really means anything anymore or whether it has been hijacked by marketers.

The Lorax, defender of the trees, shilling for a gas-guzzling Mazda SUV? Cue the outrage, right? Wrong. The Lorax has always been part of the entertainment-indu

From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast.

In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Sha

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

Do you have officemates who preach about living the greener life? They're annoying, but they're also right. The SOAP Group explores this theme in a hilarious se

Google maps biking directions are shockingly good.

The thing is, I’ve never done a bike commute before and don’t really bike that often in general. I’m a style-conscious guy so of course my first concern i

The city of New York is making its streets more bike-friendly by creating new bike lanes and introducing a massive, new bike-sharing program.

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

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

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

Android and iOS users alike will benefit from a redesigned Google Maps app that will include ratings, deals and an incident reporting feature.

The rapidly growing solar industry needs a lot of highly skilled employees. And it thinks it knows where to find them.

ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment.

Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise.

American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them.

The way we work and the jobs we do are changing fast. Are you keeping up?

If the whispers about Amazon are true, the few independents still left should be afraid, very afraid.

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.

Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day.

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.

Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not.

High pay and cool perks are good, but the best employers also fulfill deeper human needs.

Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.

A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.

92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States.

Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone.

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.

In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home.

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field.

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.

Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design.