b Boomer alert: Smartphones keep your brain young By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:26:35 +0000 It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:52:23 +0000 Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror. Full Article Computers
b Today's big computer news is this Raspberry Pi By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:47:03 +0000 The other fruity computer company introduces a touch display for $60. Full Article Computers
b What's the best way to organize digital pictures? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:33:04 +0000 Yes, you can get the digital chaos under control. Here's how. Full Article Computers
b Library holds every possible book, few answers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:25:32 +0000 The books on the Library of Babel's digital shelves contain vast amounts of knowledge, but you'll have a hard time finding it. Full Article Computers
b 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
b San Juan Islanders build Internet service from scratch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:03:32 +0000 When people get together and share knowledge and resources, they can do wonders. Full Article Computers
b 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
b New Raspberry Pi Zero costs less than a latte By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:41:08 +0000 What an extraordinary story, the increase in power and decrease in price of the personal computer. Full Article Computers
b The science behind email response times By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:06:07 +0000 Study reveals what you can do to increase the likelihood of a speedy reply. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b How I finally cured my RSI and back pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:11:05 +0000 After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b 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
b Why NexDock may be the NexBigThing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:17:00 +0000 As our old desktops proved, separating the computer from the peripherals is a good idea. Full Article Computers
b Teachers want to ban Wi-Fi in the classroom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:07:00 +0000 The teachers say they never gave permission to be bathed in radiation all day. Full Article Computers
b 10 live web cams that will mesmerize you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:42:40 +0000 Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 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
b Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:58:17 +0000 Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Does this chess problem reveal the key to human consciousness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:31:56 +0000 Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you? Full Article Computers
b 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
b 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
b 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
b A future brain/cloud interface could give us all a collective super-consciousness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Businesses maintain green giving goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:16:09 +0000 Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009. Full Article Green Workplace
b Green venture fund raises $1 billion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:37 +0000 A Silicon Valley investor with a penchant for green technology raised $1 billion for a new venture fund. His vision: science experiments and clean technologies Full Article Green Workplace
b Spanish company to build largest solar plant in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:15:32 +0000 First the Danes fund the largest wind company in the U.S. Now the Spaniards are set to open a 24-megawatt solar plant in California. Why are American investors Full Article Research & Innovations
b As oil prices drop, will it be so easy to be green? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:22:18 +0000 Now that oil is trading for half of what it was last summer, will investors want to put their money into alternative energy sources? We look at the data. Full Article Green Workplace
b 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
b Eggbeater technology to double wind farm output By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:54:43 +0000 By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Tesla IPO brings in $266 million By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:13:42 +0000 Tesla Motors raised $266 million during its IPO with shares selling for more than the $14 to $16 target range. Full Article Green Workplace
b When solar panels are a better investment than stocks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:39:18 +0000 With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500. Full Article Personal Finance
b Obama's Pacific trip brings climate agreements and challenges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:43:42 +0000 As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
b 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
b 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
b 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
b 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
b 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
b 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
b Throw a Fair Trade party in October By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:14:47 +0000 October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween. Full Article Responsible Living
b All Honest Teas to be fair trade certified By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:03 +0000 All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011. Full Article Responsible Living
b Ben & Jerry announces big move into fair trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:43:10 +0000 The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:14:08 +0000 Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b We have a winner! The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:04:34 +0000 Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b 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
b Berry decadent dark chocolate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:57:12 +0000 Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b 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
b 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
b How does cocoa go from bean to bar? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:59:07 +0000 Get an in-depth look at the process of making organic cocoa beans into chocolate bars. Full Article Healthy Eating
b 'Fair trade' to get a fair debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:20:37 +0000 The Fair Trade Federation Conference in May will tackle tough questions in the activist and business communities about what 'fair' really means. Full Article Responsible Living
b Top breakfast trends By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:46:05 +0000 The Food Channel has released its Top Ten Breakfast Trends for 2011. There are some trends like chocolate for breakfast and fast-food restaurants offering more Full Article Healthy Eating
b 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