ri Meet the cecropia moth, the largest moth in North America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:10:24 +0000 If you think it looks cool, wait till you see its caterpillars. Full Article Animals
ri Watch storms and stars sail over the Colorado River By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:06:29 +0000 The latest from the SKYGLOW project looks at the sky from the river level of the Grand Canyon. Full Article Climate & Weather
ri Amazon: Kindle ebooks outselling print books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 15:05:16 +0000 Amazon on Thursday said ebooks, or Kindle books, have begun outselling print books for the first time in the company’s history. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Humorist and 'Conan' writer reveals planet's future in new book By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:09:02 +0000 Among other things, Rob Kutner thinks we're on the verge of a new Ice Age. Full Article Arts & Culture
ri Libraries adopt eBooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:08:50 +0000 Digital check-outs are becoming an increasingly popular option. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Energy and sports drinks are rotting your tooth enamel and other news to know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2012 17:02:24 +0000 This weekend, before your kids hit the baseball and softball fields, read about how energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, plus take a look at a few Full Article Beverages
ri Is the extinction of print cookbooks inevitable? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:23:24 +0000 Cookbook sales are still strong, but as more cooks embrace websites and apps, cookbooks could be in danger of going the way of other print mediums. Full Article Recipes
ri 'Poor Man's Feast' is a touching, funny memoir about the power of sharing food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:26:28 +0000 ames Beard Award winner Elissa Altman's book about her relationships with food and those she loves is a bargain right now for Kindle. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri Meet the voice of Siri By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:24:37 +0000 When Susan Bennett laid down recordings for a client, she had no idea she'd someday be speaking to more than 100 million people. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:49:22 +0000 Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri 6 apps to keep your business running during a storm By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:12:25 +0000 Business doesn't stop just because you're snowed in. Full Article Green Workplace
ri Five apps for grocery savings during the holidays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:17:49 +0000 These apps work in conjunction with store sales and printed coupons to help you make the most out of your holiday grocery budget. Full Article Personal Finance
ri Is the smartphone driving us apart? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:01:10 +0000 Sherry Turkle says we are losing our capacity for empathy, and our ability to carry on a conversation. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:58:57 +0000 Talk about blowing things way out of proportion. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Starbucks brings us one step closer to regressing to hieroglyphics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:57:59 +0000 Starbuck's new keyboard app offers 28 coffee-inspired emojis that make words obsolete when you're planning a coffee date. Full Article Beverages
ri How to track Santa this Christmas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 20:40:31 +0000 Tracking Santa this year? There's an app for that. And a website, and a Facebook page, and a twitter profile, and more. Full Article Family Activities
ri Let's make a resolution to get rid of these ridiculous, messed-up measurements By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 18:17:44 +0000 Everything from the way we tell time to the way we measure things and plug in our phones is screwed up. Full Article Research & Innovations
ri Can a smartphone app win you a trip to space? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:20:30 +0000 Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station. Full Article Space
ri 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
ri 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
ri Paper Karma could be your best friend this catalog season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:03:39 +0000 A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri 5 apps to gift to food lovers this Christmas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:51:12 +0000 With a few clicks of a mouse, you can buy Christmas gifts for the home cook, vegetarian, paleo or recipe hoarder in your life. Full Article Recipes
ri Ripping off Dr. Seuss in the name of coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:13:15 +0000 Massachusetts-based dirty coal company LoraxAg reached deep into the well of greenwash when they picked their name. Too bad it'll probably get them sued. Full Article Energy
ri What is 'USDA process verified'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:30:06 +0000 A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri The Lorax speaks for the SUVs? Yeah, sounds about right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:28:56 +0000 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 Full Article Arts & Culture
ri 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
ri 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
ri Got any eco-friendly tips for my 50-mile daily commute? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:00:28 +0000 How can I make my 50-mile daily commute more eco-friendly? Use the cruise control, properly inflate your tires and don't use your air-conditioning. Full Article Transportation
ri 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
ri 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
ri Watch: The Preachy Green series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:06:03 +0000 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 Full Article Recycling
ri Get in gear for spring biking season: New routes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:36:00 +0000 Google maps biking directions are shockingly good. Full Article Transportation
ri 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
ri 10 simple steps (and pedals and rides) cities are taking to move beyond the automobile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 21:58:02 +0000 In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor Full Article Transportation
ri Why drive when you can fly and drive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:28:01 +0000 A car that doubles as a plane has received NHTSA clearance to operate on land and in the air. Full Article Transportation
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri A Smarter way to find your way around Paris (and maybe other cities) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:59:56 +0000 Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri 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
ri 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
ri 10 things Sweden does right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:48:01 +0000 From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier. Full Article Responsible Living
ri 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
ri 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
ri Why we should bring back vocational training By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:41:08 +0000 It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade. Full Article Research & Innovations
ri British prisoners put to work building prefab homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:30:22 +0000 Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis? Full Article Remodeling & Design
ri Bill Gates thinks robots should be taxed. Is he right? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:03:21 +0000 Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:29:05 +0000 A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets. Full Article Pets
ri 2 in 3 kids are born in countries where dads don't get paid leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:09:33 +0000 92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ri 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