y 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
y Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:36:48 +0000 In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years. Full Article Family Activities
y As baby boomers retire, millennials fill the gap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:26:07 +0000 And in case you haven’t noticed, it’s changing everything about the workplace. Full Article Tech
y Are we really turning into Freelance Nation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:44:07 +0000 Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise. Full Article Tech
y Most of us haven't had a vacation in over a year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them. Full Article Green Workplace
y Want to run away with the cat circus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:18:00 +0000 The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant. Full Article Green Workplace
y Lie down on the job with this crazy morphing workstation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:14:29 +0000 The Altworks standing/sitting/lying combo looks like an amazing bit of engineering, but the implications are scary. Full Article Green Workplace
y How Ubernomics are changing the way we work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:12:00 +0000 Ratings have become the new human resources department. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y Men do less housework than they think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Nov 2015 17:10:00 +0000 Now there's science to prove what many women have been feeling for years. Full Article Family Activities
y 2015: A year in (and out of) the office By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:00:00 +0000 The way we work and the jobs we do are changing fast. Are you keeping up? Full Article Green Workplace
y Should you hide your tattoos when you interview for a job? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:07:58 +0000 Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
y 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
y What does happiness have to do with leadership? A lot more than you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:13:42 +0000 John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how. Full Article Green Workplace
y 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
y 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
y Around the world, girls work while boys play By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:14:31 +0000 Girls spend 160 million more hours than boys doing household chores every day, UNICEF finds. Full Article Family Activities
y 6 ways to sneak exercise into your workday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:10:00 +0000 Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day. Full Article Green Workplace
y The real reason so many of us go to work when we're sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:36:04 +0000 About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
y Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:15 +0000 A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy. Full Article Energy
y Chocolate taster may be the world's coolest gig By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:25:43 +0000 It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:32:51 +0000 Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:14:42 +0000 One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city. Full Article Personal Finance
y This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:49:40 +0000 Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate. Full Article Arts & Culture
y Maternity leave catch-22: Women are either bad workers or bad moms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:13:04 +0000 Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
y Why you should become a job-hopper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:07:14 +0000 The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning? Full Article Green Workplace
y 5 Take Your Dog to Work Day challenges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:35:32 +0000 Allergies, coworkers who are afraid of dogs, pooches that aren't comfortable in new situations are just a few things to consider. Full Article Green Workplace
y Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:49:37 +0000 NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves. Full Article Space
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Who wants to work at Yosemite next summer? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:27:05 +0000 Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply. Full Article Green Workplace
y 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
y 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
y Find your passion? If only it were that simple By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 18:20:31 +0000 New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere. Full Article Green Workplace
y '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
y Why you should write a failure resume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:15:44 +0000 Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 9-year-old makes a stand with 'lemon-aid' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:00:07 +0000 Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet. Full Article Family Activities
y Kids use merry-go-round energy to power town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:48:00 +0000 Learn how kids in Ghana are turning their youthful energy into power for their whole community. Full Article Family Activities
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y How green is your campus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:31:20 +0000 Did your favorite school make the list as one of the 10 greenest colleges in the U.S.? Full Article Green Workplace