or Doctors and lawyers: Computers are coming for your jobs, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:35:50 +0000 New books says, 'In the long run, we will neither need nor want professionals to work in the way that they did in the twentieth century and before.' Full Article Computers
or Your next super-secure password? A brainprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:16:39 +0000 When fingerprints fail, a map of your brainwaves could help keep your cyberworld safe. Full Article Computers
or Raspberry Pi 3 has enough oomph to work as a real computer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:53:34 +0000 With WiFi and Bluetooth, Raspberry Pi 3 a lot more than the educational tool it was designed to be. Full Article Computers
or Scientists develop a calculator made from DNA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 05:34:05 +0000 The analog DNA circuit can perform addition, subtraction and multiplication. Full Article Computers
or Ancient Greek algorithm could be used to find inconceivably large prime numbers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:43:03 +0000 The sieve of Eratosthenes is an ancient tool for finding primes, but it might get a boost by modern computing. Full Article Computers
or Scientists measure the smallest increment of time ever recorded By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 05:34:18 +0000 The breakthrough will allow for stunning time lapses that reveal the behavior of electrons. Full Article Research & Innovations
or How algorithms influence us every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:28:31 +0000 The omnipresence of algorithms raises interesting questions about day-to-day human experience. Full Article Computers
or Gmail plug-in means never having to say you're sorry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:26:03 +0000 Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies. Full Article Computers
or Are your passwords truly safe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:30:34 +0000 If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords. Full Article Computers
or Google will never be a substitute for your brain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:22:03 +0000 Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet. Full Article Research & Innovations
or 'Completely new form of 3-D vision' found in praying mantises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:10:24 +0000 Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots. Full Article Research & Innovations
or Cyberslacking boosts workplace productivity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 15:08:22 +0000 Are you a cyberslacker? Turns out checking Facebook and laughing at LOLcats makes you a more productive worker, research shows. Full Article Computers
or In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:33:09 +0000 The World1 computer program at MIT considered a range of factors and predicted the world might collapse in 2040. So far, it has been right. Full Article Computers
or The last chapter of Blockbuster's story By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:22:58 +0000 The business closed in 2013, but ‘zombie stores’ kept the concept alive. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
or Cleantech 'cluster of clusters' is born By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:47:00 +0000 A quiet deal between two of the world’s leading energy technology clusters, puts Copenhagen at the center of the expanding cleantech universe. Highlights from Full Article Research & Innovations
or Green investing is not a priority By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:23:38 +0000 New study shows that nearly half the investment managers from some of the world's largest funds don’t consider climate change an important factor when making Full Article Personal Finance
or How to apply for a business grant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:50:39 +0000 In addition to the $500 billion in government grants available, there are many other resources available too; strategic application writing can help get your bu Full Article Personal Finance
or How birth order may determine your financial personality By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:26:19 +0000 Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions. Full Article Personal Finance
or Harvard betting on timber for endowment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The Harvard University endowment fund lost $10 billion in 2009. Unable to dump toxic investments, the university had to find new ways to recoup this 27 percent Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
or Morningstar's Best 529 Plans for 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Four state-sponsored 529 plans earn a Morningstar gold rating. Full Article Personal Finance
or Baugruppen: It's a cooperative living concept, and it's perfect for boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:07:30 +0000 This German concept of cooperative living could be a great alternative to the retirement community. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Help me design a custom fair trade Ben & Jerry's flavor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:08:15 +0000 Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Get a free Reverse Trick-or-Treating kit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:47:40 +0000 You pay only shipping for a set of 15 organic, fair trade chocolates and educational cards that your kids can give out to visitors. Full Article Responsible Living
or Buttery chocolate cups for the nut allergic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:09:49 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger raves about a fair trade, organic alternative to Reese's peanut butter cups. Sunflower seed butter fans will love these treats. Full Article Allergies
or Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:25:59 +0000 Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love. Full Article Beverages
or 5 sustainable chocolates you can find at the grocery store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:30:26 +0000 If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Celebrate World Fair Trade Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2011 21:29:41 +0000 Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day. Full Article Responsible Living
or 4 organic rooibos teas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:55:47 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger put four organic rooibos teas to the taste test. Full Article Beverages
or Organic chocolate bars at a great price By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:41:47 +0000 Stock up on Endangered Species chocolate — just 49 cents for full-size candy bars. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Organic tea for lemongrass lovers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:40:39 +0000 Enjoy the sweet, lemony flavor of lemongrass -- in an organic, fair trade certified tea. Full Article Beverages
or Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:37:05 +0000 One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Chai Tea S'mores By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:37:53 +0000 Homemade chai tea graham crackers turn everyone’s favorite campfire dessert into an amazing ending to a dinner party. Full Article Recipes
or The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
or On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living
or Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day. Full Article Recipes
or Fair Trade chocolate, tea, coffee and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 05:07:02 +0000 October is Fair Trade month! I am celebrating with the following products. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Breyer's ice cream ditches the hormones, adds sustainable vanilla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:38:35 +0000 The popular brand of ice cream will be made with non-rBST milk and cream, plus vanilla that's sustainably sourced. Full Article Healthy Eating
or World's most expensive pure chocolate is eaten with tongs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:51:58 +0000 To'ak Chocolate is fair trade, USDA organic-certified and exclusively sourced from rare cacao beans found in Ecuador. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Do Ben & Jerry's vegan flavors pass the kid test? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:38:31 +0000 Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Let's keep child labor out of Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:19:17 +0000 This informative chart from Green America rates the candy companies on their commitment to avoiding child labor. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Mountain gorilla numbers are heading in the right direction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:03:57 +0000 Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Full Article Animals
or For these bears in the Ukraine, it's too warm to hibernate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:33:23 +0000 Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine. Full Article Animals
or Watch an elk herd run majestically across the Colorado foothills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:03:49 +0000 This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado. Full Article Animals
or These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:59:48 +0000 Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island. Full Article Animals
or Eat out this World Water Week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:53:14 +0000 Give a boost to your local economy while supporting clean water access around the world. All you have to do is eat out — and drink tap water — at a restaura Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
or Restaurants: Ortine Café in Brooklyn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000 Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Atlanta's The Ellis: Sustainable food and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:55:11 +0000 The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Community-supported restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:20 +0000 Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Can pizza save the world? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:51:48 +0000 A Minneapolis restaurant delivers Planet Saving Pizza in electric cars. Full Article Healthy Eating
or Weekend reads: Oyster eating vegans & enforcing organics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:58:36 +0000 The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market. Full Article Beverages