k Climate change throws nature's timing out of whack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:02:15 +0000 Timing matters: Flowers bloom, insects emerge, birds migrate, and planting and hunting seasons are carefully coordinated times in order to take advantage of wha Full Article Climate & Weather
k Computer chip breakthrough mimics brain synapse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:23:40 +0000 Today HP unveils a breakthough in powerful computer chip technology that can process data, store memory and stack 3-dimensionally.. just like a brain synapse. Full Article Computers
k Groundbreaking zero-draw phone charger to launch this May By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:53:19 +0000 AT&T's ZERO Charger won’t draw electricity from a power outlet when disconnected from a mobile phone. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Paws vs. Pads: Pets tackle the iPad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:46:47 +0000 While the verdict may still be out about the iPad in the human world, pets across the country are unanimous in their confusion. Full Article Pets
k Israeli researchers host competition to find best robotic handshake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:48:09 +0000 Are the days of 'Star Wars'-type droids upon us? Israeli researchers host a tournament to see who can create a robot with the most human handshake. Full Article Research & Innovations
k Enphase gives energy control freaks a reason to rejoice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:44:45 +0000 New hi-tech Environ thermostat allows you to remotely monitor and control your home energy use. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:14:31 +0000 Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k TVs and a little yellow sticker: An easy and cheap way to save energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:14:34 +0000 Empowering consumers to make smart decisions can change the marketplace and shrink our national energy footprint. Full Article Energy
k Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k 'Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:11:17 +0000 Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution' Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:55:59 +0000 Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed? Full Article Computers
k New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:32:04 +0000 The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included Full Article Computers
k Take a foodstagram and help feed the hungry By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:45 +0000 FoodShareFilter aims to sell its Instagram filter specially made for food pics and donate the money to an El Salvadorian charity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k 8 ways the 'Internet of Things' will change the way we work By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:51:23 +0000 From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways. Full Article Green Workplace
k What will the Internet be like in 2025? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:30:04 +0000 Experts predict the World Wide Web will become seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives — but with a dark side to consider. Full Article Computers
k The Aros: Goodbye clunky old window unit, hello smart AC of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:30:35 +0000 Invention start-up Quirky and GE launch the Aros Smart Air Conditioner, a window unit with added brains and good looks. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Sales of Nest Protect halted due to glitch with feature that makes it such a godsend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 22:30:30 +0000 An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function. Full Article Protection & Safety
k Cinder speakers turn concrete blocks into high fidelity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:54:04 +0000 Daniel Ballou separates the working parts from the heavy parts to make a speaker system out of concrete blocks. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k This stick could be the end of the personal computer as we know it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:02:08 +0000 Intel's Compute Stick turns your big TV into a working Windows computer. Full Article Computers
k Philips Hue LEDs take smart bulbs to a whole new level By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:32:59 +0000 RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Charge it: IKEA builds inductive charging into furniture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:07:11 +0000 Wireless inductive charging built into furniture is a good idea whose time has not yet come. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k To help a native bee, you have to know one By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:01:24 +0000 Even though native bees don't produce honey, they're incredibly important, says author Paige Embry. She explains how to help them in "Our Native Bees." Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k 9 things you don't know about John Muir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:22:48 +0000 Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Startlingly big sinkhole opens in New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 16:19:17 +0000 A giant sinkhole, the length of two football fields and six stories deep, opened up in a New Zealand farm in Rotorua. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k UNESCO selects 19 new breathtaking World Heritage Sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:47:33 +0000 UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Meet the bears at Katmai National Park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:27:55 +0000 Brown bears visit Brooks River every summer to enjoy some delicious salmon, and humans can come along for the ride via webcams. Full Article Animals
k 5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:55 +0000 Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder. Full Article Animals
k Supermarket's rejected 'Rang-tan' holiday ad becomes viral sensation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:26:38 +0000 The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions. Full Article Animals
k Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:54:10 +0000 A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws. Full Article Animals
k This couple created and hiked a new 2,600-mile loop through the Pacific Northwest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:27:42 +0000 The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes. Full Article Travel
k Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 17:44:11 +0000 Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Stranded hikers saved by message in a bottle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:47:20 +0000 Family sends an SOS message in a bottle from California's Arroyo Seco River — and it saves them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k In the U.K, less mowing means more flowers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:29:12 +0000 New guidelines limiting mowing along roadside strips help create wildlife corridors in the UK. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:55:07 +0000 Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Sassy aprons for eco-friendly cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:11:54 +0000 Create your eco-friendly, organic culinary masterpiece wearing one of these sassy aprons. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Rain Organics vodka By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:24:36 +0000 Here's a vodka that treads lightly on the earth and deliciously on the palate Full Article Beverages
k Blue Ice American Organic Wheat Vodka By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:05:26 +0000 How does an all organic vodka hold up at a neighborhood cookout? Full Article Beverages
k Back to basics: Dr. Bronner's Classic Liquid Soaps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0000 Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the health food store staple with confounding labeling, has been a green home fixture for over 60 years. Full Article At Home
k LUSH gets naked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:12:18 +0000 LUSH celebrates Earth Month by offering a reusable Furoshiki-inspired gift wrap -- made of recyclable materials or vintage fabrics. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
k Whole Foods cracks down on organic claims By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:24:09 +0000 Starting June 2011, beauty products making 'organic' claims will have to meet the same certification standards as food products at Whole Foods. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
k Eco-friendly sleep masks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:39:46 +0000 City lights keeping you awake? Put on an eco-friendly sleep mask and get a darker, deeper night's sleep. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Bluecoat Gin: Organic botanicals make one great gin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:56:51 +0000 Organic botanicals make the difference with Bluecoat Gin. This American Dry Gin, distilled in Philadelphia, is the main ingredient in our food blogger’s Satur Full Article Beverages
k Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:35:29 +0000 The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:08:38 +0000 EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate? Full Article Protection & Safety
k Kombucha soda: A fizzy drink without anything extra By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:05:49 +0000 Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice. Full Article Beverages
k Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:22:44 +0000 You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions. Full Article Healthy Eating
k What is kratom and is it dangerous? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:29:14 +0000 The FDA says kratom acts like an opioid and warns against using the popular supplement. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k It's not just sadness that can lead to a broken heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:12:37 +0000 'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k How to know if you have insomnia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 19:49:04 +0000 There are lots of causes for sleepless nights, but it helps to know if it's insomnia or not. Thankfully, there are natural ways to get back on track. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Everything you want to know about Lyme disease By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:34:00 +0000 What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being