go How to increase good cholesterol By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:35:57 +0000 There's no one-size-fits-all solution for raising HDL cholesterol levels, but it can be done — and understanding inflammation is an important step. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go 4 ways exercise is good for your brain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:54:53 +0000 The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:15:42 +0000 Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
go Laundry detergent eats smog (but is it a good idea?) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:48:50 +0000 By adding tiny nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, our clothes could become air purifiers — or so they say. Full Article Protection & Safety
go You can't plug in the electric Gogoro Smartscooter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:18:57 +0000 The Gogoro Smartscooter doesn't have a plug; Instead, you swap batteries at a GoStation and you are on your way. Full Article Transportation
go Watch out! Urban grime is going airborne By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:03:15 +0000 The soot that covers statues and buildings makes even more smog, eventually hitting our lungs. Full Article Healthy Spaces
go Champs-Elysees is going car-free the first Sunday of each month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 15:25:53 +0000 Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot. Full Article Healthy Spaces
go 'Extinct' Galapagos giant tortoise rediscovered 100 years later By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:32:05 +0000 Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906. Full Article Animals
go Tea cocktails just got easier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:53:33 +0000 These Owl's Brew teas are specially crafted for cocktails will make summer cocktails simple to shake up. Full Article Beverages
go How good are you at math? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:34:49 +0000 There are those of us who aced AP calculus, and there are those of who can't figure out the tip. Take our quiz to find out just how much of a math whiz you are. Full Article Arts & Culture
go What do you know about flamingos? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 19:28:08 +0000 These iconic pink birds are immediately recognizable, but how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge of these beautiful birds! Full Article Animals
go How fast do these animals go? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 10:23:58 +0000 From the cheetah to the hare, so many creatures are wickedly quick. Test your trivia smarts on what makes them so swift. Full Article Animals
go Google's new formula for energy independence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2009 07:35:14 +0000 Google lays out a plan to make renewable energy cheaper than coal. Full Article Computers
go Google makes dream of smart grid wireless network possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:40:30 +0000 The vision of an energy-efficient super grid that allows powers companies to communicate real-time may be possible through Google-Spectrum Bridge partnership. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
go Solar goes Hyper in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:08:54 +0000 HyperSolar magnifying film can increase solar panel efficiency by up to 300%, making solar competitive with fossil fuels. Full Article Energy
go High gas prices got you down? Let GasBuddy find the best prices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:55:44 +0000 Web site and mobile app help you find the lowest gas prices in your area. Full Article Transportation
go Want to get Big Government off your back? Embrace clean energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:38:46 +0000 Renewable energy is a powerful force for the decentralization of Big Energy (and Big Government). It's odd that it isn't more popular in supposedly 'radical' an Full Article Energy
go Is going 'off-grid' a good idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:23:47 +0000 Many people want to go off grid and lose the electric bill, but does it make sense? Full Article Energy
go Ikea to combat air pollution in India by turning farming waste into home goods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:21:00 +0000 Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
go Why some stress is actually good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:58:56 +0000 We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go 10 reasons swearing is good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:40:37 +0000 A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.) Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go Science and sensibility: The danger of jargon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:44:22 +0000 Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns. Full Article Research & Innovations
go Forgot to turn off the lights? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:06:26 +0000 Zerofootprint's TalkingPlug device turns everyday electrical outlets into miniature communications hubs, allowing remote monitoring and control of energy use by Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
go 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
go Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:06:55 +0000 A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
go When gadgetry meets do-goodery: How Habitat for Humanity benefits from CES By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 12:45:09 +0000 Sustainability played a key role at this year's CES with both the CEA and Bosch donating materials and funds to Habitat for Humanity green building efforts. Full Article At Home
go Google charges full-speed ahead into smart homes with Nest acquisition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:18:52 +0000 2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
go 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
go 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
go Wish you could buy Google Glass? You can, but only on April 15 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:00:40 +0000 Anyone in the U.S. can buy Google Glass starting at 9 a.m. ET on April 15 through the Explorer program – but spaces are limited. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
go Why insuring a coral reef is a good idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:16:35 +0000 Almost 40 miles of coral reef and beach around Cancun and Puerto Morelos are now insured against storms. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
go National wildlife refuge system imperiled by government shutdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:51:00 +0000 Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact. Full Article Politics
go Gone to the dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:07:48 +0000 Obama chooses Portuguese water dog for the White House. Finally. Now, let's go turn the presidential pooch green. Full Article At Home
go Do you have any good eco-friendly gift ideas for Valentine's Day? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:20:05 +0000 Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course. Full Article Family Activities
go How can I go green for my newborn? I'm worried about all the bad stuff out there By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:53:57 +0000 Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
go A good, green cutting board By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:47:58 +0000 Bambu's green cutting boards encourage reducing and reusing -- because they're pretty enough to double as serving boards too. Full Article Responsible Living
go 'Green Gone Wrong: How Our Economy is Undermining the Environmental Revolution' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:00:26 +0000 Journalist Heather Rogers maintains that we can't buy our way out of the crisis our planet is experiencing. Full Article Responsible Living
go Organic golf course lets the weeds grow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:19:49 +0000 By shedding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, a Massachusetts golf club goes organic. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go Wal-Mart announces sustainable agriculture goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:13:18 +0000 During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
go Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:00:10 +0000 People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go 8 good things that happen when you get older By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:26:49 +0000 From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go Smile! Optimism is good for your health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:19:16 +0000 Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
go What are some good iPhone apps for a greener life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 May 2010 13:51:29 +0000 What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
go Atlantic City restaurant goes sustainable and local By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:14:36 +0000 Nero's Grill at Caesars is changing the gambling town's image by sourcing sustainably. Full Article Beverages
go Where to find good vegetarian fast food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:38:04 +0000 Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options. Full Article Healthy Eating
go Mercury: The poisonous legacy of the California Gold Rush By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:48:13 +0000 Even though the California Gold Rush took place more than a century ago, it left a toxic legacy of mercury pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
go 25,000 bees found dead in Oregon; pesticide suspected By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:51:47 +0000 Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S. Full Article Animals
go Memorial service to be held for slain Oregon bees in Target parking lot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:31:03 +0000 A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store. Full Article Animals
go Green States: Golf gone wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:04:54 +0000 It's amazing to see how nature has made itself at home on the abandoned Southerness Golf Club course. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
go Budweiser is removing trees, and it's a good thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:13:18 +0000 It might seem counterintuitive, but Anheuser-Busch and The Nature Conservancy are working together to protect a Colorado watershed by cutting down trees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources