ic How to stop unwanted mail-order catalogs and junk mail with Catalog Choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:07:55 +0000 The company will do the work for you. Full Article Responsible Living
ic Orangutans use iPads to communicate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2012 13:22:48 +0000 Orangutans are great communicators, whether through sign language, gestures or sounds. Now, trainers at Jungle Island in Miami are using technology to help the Full Article Animals
ic Which tablet makes the best gift? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:37:15 +0000 Having a hard time deciding on a tablet to give that special someone? A roundtable of tech experts can help you make an informed decision. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ic Dim Sum Warriors: The food that fights in comics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:22:29 +0000 This is one fun way to learn a language and play with your food. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic Candy Crush Saga: Addiction is worth millions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:01:17 +0000 An addictive game and millions of micro-transactions equal success for King. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ic 10 worst tech predictions of all time By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:29:45 +0000 The technology industry is spurred by those who think ahead and think big — but these predictions were all wrong. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ic Apple iOS 7 causing motion sickness for many By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:46:19 +0000 Complaints of illness and vertigo are zooming in to Apple. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ic 7 signs your child is an iPad addict By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:55:10 +0000 Psychologists are noticing withdrawals and cravings in people who use devices ranging from smartphones to tablets. Full Article Family Activities
ic Microsoft Office coming to the iPad on March 27 By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:34:50 +0000 Microsoft is expected to unveil its flagship software suite for its competitor's tablet at the end of the month. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ic Can you be allergic to technology? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:20:14 +0000 A study suggests some toxic substances may irritate skin and organs. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ic 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
ic Tech gives autistic teen a voice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:13:41 +0000 Apple releases 2 videos showing how new iPad apps have transformed the life of 16-year-old Dillan Barmache. Full Article Family Activities
ic Obama to pick top scientist to run DOE By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:39:55 +0000 President Elect Obama could pick an actual scientist to head the Department of Energy. Full Article Energy
ic Thursday food 'nooooo:' Organic bottled water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:42:26 +0000 Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so! Full Article Healthy Eating
ic 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
ic Do bananas need plastic wrap? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:51:37 +0000 Del Monte says their individually wrapped bananas are environmentally friendly. Others think Del Monte is bananas. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic Practical sustainability takes on greenwashing By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:40:19 +0000 John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house. Full Article At Home
ic Waze: Crowdsourced traffic control By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:28:21 +0000 A new iPhone app lets drivers report traffic conditions to each other in real time. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ic Six American cars that wave the flag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:22:49 +0000 Detroit is back from the brink with some cars worth a second look. It's not just about bankruptcy anymore. Full Article Transportation
ic Danish bicycle activists win $200 million upgrade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:48:25 +0000 Day 1 in Copenhagen: despite massive jet lag, we had a fun bike tour of the city that proved a revelation in bike-centered city planning. 37% of all commuters u Full Article Research & Innovations
ic Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:22:27 +0000 Here's a status report on the nation's commuters. Full Article Transportation
ic 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
ic Step into my backyard office pod By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:30:48 +0000 One part garden shed, one part eco-clubhouse and one part home office, the Archipod gives work-at-homers a chance to step out of the house Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic Home (office) on the road By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:31:09 +0000 Don't try to pin down Don Vardo, a petite workspace/guest studio with several green features ... it's capable of leaving when the open road beckons. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic 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
ic 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
ic What Carmageddon taught us about behavioral economics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:51:10 +0000 It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los Full Article Transportation
ic Police cars revamped for better high-speed handling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:18:13 +0000 Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds. Full Article Transportation
ic The top 10 hardest-working towns in America By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:25:45 +0000 The country may be filled with hardworking employees, but a new poll shows no one is working harder than the residents of Columbia, Mo. Full Article Green Workplace
ic How bikes can save us [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:33:41 +0000 What could be better than losing weight and gaining money? Here's what can happen when you take a bike for a spin. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ic 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
ic 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
ic How Ubernomics are changing the way we work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:12:00 +0000 Ratings have become the new human resources department. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ic 2015: A year in (and out of) the office By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:00:00 +0000 The way we work and the jobs we do are changing fast. Are you keeping up? Full Article Green Workplace
ic Is Amazon really opening up to 400 brick-and-mortar bookstores? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:14:39 +0000 If the whispers about Amazon are true, the few independents still left should be afraid, very afraid. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ic The real reason so many of us go to work when we're sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:36:04 +0000 About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ic Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:32:51 +0000 Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ic Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:12:40 +0000 Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school. Full Article Green Workplace
ic New Cousteau series looks to kids for solutions to aquatic 'dead zones' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:00:19 +0000 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. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic 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
ic Lego listens, responds to critics with new female scientists set By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:58:55 +0000 Lego's new set features a paleontologist, an astronomer and a chemist — all of them female. Full Article Family Activities
ic 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
ic 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
ic Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:04:01 +0000 Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme. Full Article Family Activities
ic These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts. Full Article Family Activities
ic 11-year-old invents better lead-detecting device By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:03:46 +0000 Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it. Full Article Responsible Living
ic This 10-year-old is speaking up for America's national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:27:47 +0000 Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic One day without plastic. Can you do it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:07:00 +0000 Take the pledge to go plastic-free on Feb. 21, which has been dubbed Plastic-Free Day. Full Article Responsible Living
ic Obama courts 7 Republicans to hash out energy bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:40:36 +0000 Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons. Full Article Politics
ic Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:17 +0000 As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions, Full Article Politics