b What's your opposite job? This tool will tell you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:27:56 +0000 If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions. Full Article Green Workplace
b The secret to being happy at work? Care less By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:31:27 +0000 Philosopher Andrew Taggart explains how we can care less about work — and more about our actual lives. Full Article Green Workplace
b This robot may be flipping your burgers soon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:51:16 +0000 Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though? Full Article Green Workplace
b 11 jobs for people who are good with their hands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:35:46 +0000 Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living. Full Article Green Workplace
b Old white men are clogging up the upper ranks of business, so what should we do about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:18:37 +0000 Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:12:40 +0000 Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school. Full Article Green Workplace
b 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
b We could learn a lot about vocational training from Finland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:44:14 +0000 Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b 'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:41:00 +0000 Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college. Full Article Green Workplace
b This dream job in Sweden will pay you to do whatever you want By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:21:45 +0000 You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Your hobbies can make you better at work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:37:47 +0000 Hobbies can boost your career confidence as long as they differ from what you do on the job. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Why Monday takes a bite out of Sunday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:28:18 +0000 'Sunday Scaries' are a real source of anxiety for millions of people, but they can be beaten. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:37:06 +0000 The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Teen scientists identify phthalate-eating bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:00:38 +0000 In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home. Full Article Research & Innovations
b U.K. teen creates app to get people 'jazzed' about recycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:23:32 +0000 Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
b Teen wows science fair with body-heat powered flashlight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:48:47 +0000 Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design. Full Article Leaderboard
b Teens for Jeans is back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:00:57 +0000 Start a jean drive for a chance to win a scholarship and money for your school. Full Article Responsible Living
b Students create robot that can throw a Frisbee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:00:36 +0000 Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:44:36 +0000 Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school. Full Article Family Activities
b Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:59:58 +0000 This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports. Full Article Leaderboard
b 2nd-grader creates 'Buddy Bench' to cure loneliness at recess By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:33:34 +0000 The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime. Full Article Family Activities
b Boy raids piggy bank, starts petition to save NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:44:48 +0000 Six-year-old Connor Johnson has big dreams for the future, and he needs our help to keep them alive. Full Article Family Activities
b Meet Peyton Robertson, the 12-year-old scientist with 3 patents pending By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:14:30 +0000 This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes. Full Article Family Activities
b Should all kids be taught to code? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:29:56 +0000 Coding is the next big push in the education world, but do all kids really need to learn the skill? Full Article Computers
b Women still 3 times less likely to become scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:40:55 +0000 New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school. Full Article Green Workplace
b 30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:15:12 +0000 Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day. Full Article Family Activities
b 13-year-old Masai boy invents device to help his community live in peace with the lions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:03 +0000 Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b How much do you know about the Girl Scouts? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:57:07 +0000 Are you qualified to recite the Girl Scout promise? Prove it. Full Article Family Activities
b Millennials' relationship with books and information By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:00:33 +0000 Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet. Full Article Family Activities
b Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:55:09 +0000 The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:59:36 +0000 Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures. Full Article Family Activities
b Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:56:55 +0000 Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness. Full Article Family Activities
b Girl helps rebuild family's home with lemonade stand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 13:37:27 +0000 10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming. Full Article Family Activities
b Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Project to launch in 2016 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:52:26 +0000 The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b 9-year-old builds mobile shelters for the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:42:29 +0000 Hailey Fort also grows food and is fundraising to buy coats and other supplies to help those in need. Full Article Family Activities
b Scouting 2.0: The evolution of merit badges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:11:02 +0000 Hoping to stay relevant to today's kids, scouting puts an emphasis on new kinds of skills. Full Article Family Activities
b Teen's video honored with Breakthrough Prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:43:20 +0000 18-year-old Ryan Chester joins 13 scientists feted at the 2015 Breakthrough Awards. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:04:01 +0000 Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme. Full Article Family Activities
b Teen scientists make health, environmental breakthroughs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:59:43 +0000 Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:41 +0000 Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion. Full Article Family Activities
b These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts. Full Article Family Activities
b 11-year-old invents better lead-detecting device By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:03:46 +0000 Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it. Full Article Responsible Living
b 10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:31:20 +0000 Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world. Full Article Responsible Living
b Kimbal Musk's garden dream is growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:18:45 +0000 Kimbal Musk, an investor, philanthropist and chef, has taken his nonprofit Kitchen Community national and renamed it Big Green. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
b Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:37:22 +0000 Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more. Full Article Responsible Living
b 4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:22:01 +0000 Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers. Full Article Family Activities
b Won't a carbon tax raise my power bills? 12/14/2008 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:49:02 +0000 What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up? Full Article Energy
b Leaked EPA document will end the climate debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:10:25 +0000 The U.S. is set to label carbon as a pollutant, the first step in regulating CO2 emissions. Full Article Research & Innovations
b How big is the anti-climate war chest? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:57:09 +0000 Environmental Defense launches 'spendometer' to track anti-climate campaigning. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Help Wanted! The carbon industry is hiring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:24:34 +0000 Growing demand for energy efficiency and energy management has created an unprecedented opportunity for certified carbon managers. And according to Dr. Eric Woo Full Article Research & Innovations