de Food lighting: Lumière au Chocolat is an LED-based delight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:45:21 +0000 Finally, a lamp that's good enough to eat. For Stockholm Design Week, designer Alexander Lervik debuts an LED lamp with a slowly melting chocolate shade. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 17:36:41 +0000 Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de The next bright idea for energy savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:10:56 +0000 Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb. Full Article Guest Columnist
de As incandescent bulbs make final exit, Philips unveils eye-catching LED By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:30:04 +0000 Get the skinny on SlimStyle, Philips' latest LED bulb release that boasts a svelte profile and a price tag that's anticipated to be highly competitive. Full Article At Home
de Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:00:58 +0000 According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1. Full Article At Home
de War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:11:26 +0000 Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards. Full Article Politics
de Flicker no more: Cree debuts fluorescent-busting LED tubes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 00:07:33 +0000 Because nothing can break one's spirit like dreadful overhead office lighting, the LED revolutionists at Cree have stepped in to save the day (and some energy). Full Article Green Workplace
de Michelangelo meets the light-emitting diode in Sistine Chapel lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:40:18 +0000 Adam finally gets his chance to shine in the (non-damaging) spotlight with 7,000 energy-saving LEDs set to undo the dim atmospherics of the Sistine Chapel. Full Article Research & Innovations
de Philips' latest bright idea is a no-frills $5 LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:45:44 +0000 Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
de The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:55:18 +0000 Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner. Full Article Research & Innovations
de LED makeover renders Niagara Falls all the more dazzling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:29:10 +0000 Landmark Niagara Falls get a $3 million LED upgrade to replace a 20-year-old halogen lighting system. Full Article Travel
de In Rome, residents rally against LED streetlights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:54:44 +0000 Are harsh white hues ruining Rome's Old World ambiance? The swap of cost-effective LEDs for older, yellow, sodium-vapor streetlights is raising eyebrows. Full Article Research & Innovations
de U.N. wants to help countries banish incandescent bulbs once and for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 15:17:22 +0000 Model guidelines from the U.N. for energy-efficient light bulbs aid developing nations in smoothly transitioning from incandescents to LEDs. Full Article Research & Innovations
de How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:06:58 +0000 A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born. Full Article Leaderboard
de 5 ways to wear fall's lace trend (without looking like a bride) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:22:12 +0000 Lace has broken way outside the bridal realm and can now be found on a plethora of accessories. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:59:04 +0000 'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories. Full Article Arts & Culture
de Emily Deschanel brings vegan fashion to the 2013 Emmy Awards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:19:35 +0000 'Bones' actress walked the red carpet in a custom Houghton one-sleeved gown and custom vegan Aldo pumps. Full Article Arts & Culture
de Show your love with Made With Love bracelets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:18:20 +0000 The stylish recycled rubber bracelets provide fair wages to the women who craft them, and sales of the bracelets support children in Africa. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:02:42 +0000 After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de A new hot denim company with a heart of green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:37:42 +0000 Eva & Paul jeans are a crowdfunded sustainable denim company that's obsessed with fit. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de Pharrell Williams announces denim line made from recycled ocean plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:51:08 +0000 Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'. Full Article Arts & Culture
de Designer Vivienne Westwood opts for quality over quantity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:44:51 +0000 "Buy less, choose well, make it last," says the iconic designer. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de Love yourself: A body (image) makeover for women (videos) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 23:39:22 +0000 Women athletes, working women, and artists are all getting in on the ongoing discussion of women's bodies in the media. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de Incensed Utah mom buys all 'indecent' T-shirts in mall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:29:33 +0000 Upset about the racy tees, Judy Cox put some citizen-enacted censorship into place. Full Article Family Activities
de Where were your running shoes made? (Hint: It's probably not in the US) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:42:42 +0000 There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
de We've got good news for people who don't like to change their underwear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 19:13:54 +0000 A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks. Full Article Research & Innovations
de Ray Anderson, noted environmentalist, passes away at 77 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:13:03 +0000 CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
de Sticky notes offer messages of hope after student scrawls cry for help on bathroom wall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:47:42 +0000 A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
de Leon Godwin: Long-distance hiker, musician, photographer, compost-addicted gardener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0000 Godwin feels just as comfortable rock climbing a couple hundred feet off the deck as he does in a video editing suite. Meet this digital-friendly adventurer and Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Quayle Hodek: A young CEO running with the wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:52:14 +0000 Quayle Hodek is the 33-year-old founder and CEO of one of the leading companies in wind energy. Find out what he thinks the energy grid will look like in 50 yea Full Article Energy
de Lindsay Clarke on how we should be helping the developing world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:47:48 +0000 Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools. Full Article Responsible Living
de Seth Goldman: Founder of Honest Tea, rap star By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:54:42 +0000 What the founder and CEO of Honest Tea thinks about being partners with Coca-Cola, how socially responsible investing has influenced his company, and how he got Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
de Jereme Monteau is a modern day eco code warrior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:05:10 +0000 Meet the man behind the popular Web service Transit and Trails, which makes it easy for bus riders to get out for a good hike. Full Article Computers
de Meet Hank Shaw, a finder of forgotten feasts (Part 1) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:55:39 +0000 The man behind the Hunter Angler Gardener Cook blog wants to pass along his knowledge so others can discover the edible foods all around them. Full Article Healthy Eating
de Meet Tom Angell, drug policy reform activist and founder of Marijuana Majority By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:31:57 +0000 Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority. Full Article Politics
de Pittsburgh might install LED streetlights city-wide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:11:26 +0000 Study estimates $1 million in annual savings, but light pollution and LED's inability to give off heat are issues. Full Article Research & Innovations
de Astronomy village keeps residents in the dark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:59:27 +0000 Sky gazers carve out a spot in rural Georgia where the lights won't bother them. Full Article Space
de Death Valley named largest dark sky park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:00:01 +0000 The park is far enough away from light-polluted cities that its views of the night sky offer a glimpse of what could be seen before such cities were erected. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Crazy time-lapse video captures 360-degree night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:16:28 +0000 Michigan photographer Vincent Brady offers a stirring time-lapse tribute to the unpolluted night sky — all 360 degrees of it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Mesmerizing time-lapse captures star trails over desert landmarks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:30:00 +0000 Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon. Full Article Travel
de 10 Cyber Monday deals for kitchen and home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:24:39 +0000 A round up of online stores that have coupon codes, free shipping, and special Cyber Monday deals for cookware, appliances, cookbooks, natural cleaning products Full Article Personal Finance
de 5 Kindle books under $4 to buy with your eBooks antitrust settlement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:50:07 +0000 You may have a credit in your Kindle account from a legal settlement that you probably didn't realize you were a part of. Time for a book shopping spree. Full Article Personal Finance
de Can a smartphone prevent the elderly from falling? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:21:36 +0000 The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk. Full Article Protection & Safety
de App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:00:01 +0000 The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities. Full Article Responsible Living
de The MilkCrate App: A one-stop shop for sustainable-minded consumers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:58:28 +0000 A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
de Has technology made basic things demonstrably worse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:42:20 +0000 From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good. Full Article Research & Innovations
de 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
de iPhony: Inside China's fake Apple store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:55:22 +0000 NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec Full Article Computers
de At this school, iPads invade the classroom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:45:07 +0000 From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
de Inside Foxconn: How an iPad is made By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:21:57 +0000 Rob Schmitz, Marketplace Shanghai bureau chief, is only the second reporter to gain access to the factory floor at Apple's Chinese manufacturer. See highlights Full Article Gadgets & Electronics