wit A family affair: Q&A with Eco-Me's Robin Kay Levine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:50:55 +0000 Eco-Me, a California-based brand comprised of a colorful 'family' of all-natural household cleaners, was founded by Robin Kay Levine in response to a real-life Full Article At Home
wit Satellite dishes dance with the stars in ethereal time-lapse film By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:34:00 +0000 In this gorgeous short film, satellite dish arrays from around North America join the sky in a celestial waltz. Full Article Space
wit Stunning photo project explores our complex relationship with the night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:21:36 +0000 Time-lapse artists and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović traveled North America and photographed the impact of light pollution in ‘SKYGLOW.’ Full Article Climate & Weather
wit Twitter-sourced 'Quakebook' hits Amazon.com By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:18:13 +0000 The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan Full Article At Home
wit 5 Kindle books under $4 to buy with your eBooks antitrust settlement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:50:07 +0000 You may have a credit in your Kindle account from a legal settlement that you probably didn't realize you were a part of. Time for a book shopping spree. Full Article Personal Finance
wit How to survive in the woods with only a smartphone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:53:37 +0000 Lost in the woods? Stuck in the wild? These 8 handy smartphone apps will help you survive in the wilderness. Full Article Protection & Safety
wit Turn your smartphone into night vision goggles with Snooperscope By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:33:59 +0000 The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
wit Warning: Kids could innocently add $20 to phone bill with the touch of a button By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:10:45 +0000 A rampant scam can add $20 more to your phone bill if you hit redial. Make sure your kids know not to call the scammers back. Full Article Protection & Safety
wit New app may help you cope with jet lag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:14:51 +0000 Jet lag has long been thought of as an unavoidable malady, but a new app might help travelers get some much-needed relief. Full Article Transportation
wit The new Apple HealthKit could revolutionize your relationship with your doctor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:16:04 +0000 Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
wit How to stop unwanted mail-order catalogs and junk mail with Catalog Choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:07:55 +0000 The company will do the work for you. Full Article Responsible Living
wit Be a disease detective: Solve outbreaks with new CDC iPad app By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:14:13 +0000 The CDC hopes to teach the public about outbreaks and maybe attract future epidemiologists through the free app. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
wit Unholy alliance: green NGO's buddy up with big corporations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:30 +0000 Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, WWF, Sierra Club -- are the biggest environmental NGO's losing credibility by receiving funds from major corpora Full Article Research & Innovations
wit CBS slapped with 'greenwashing' complaint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:22:27 +0000 Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit Group points finger at worst of the worst with Cleaners Hall of Shame list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2012 18:55:11 +0000 In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Sha Full Article At Home
wit California consults with China about high-speed rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects. Full Article Transportation
wit Dad cuts commute, joint-custody shuffle with downsized digs [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:54:16 +0000 A California man buys a live/work townhome next to his ex-wife and cuts a hole through the wall to ease his family's carbon-intensive joint custody situation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
wit Car wash offers work and hope for adults with autism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:48:25 +0000 More than 80 percent of Rising Tide Car Wash's employees have autism — and its owners hope to increase that number soon. Full Article Family Activities
wit 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
wit 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
wit 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
wit 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
wit 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
wit 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
wit 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
wit Lego listens, responds to critics with new female scientists set By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:58:55 +0000 Lego's new set features a paleontologist, an astronomer and a chemist — all of them female. Full Article Family Activities
wit 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
wit SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:49:47 +0000 Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand. Full Article Healthy Eating
wit 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
wit Marine artist Wyland encourages kids to connect with the environment through art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:38:57 +0000 Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit 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
wit 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
wit One day without plastic. Can you do it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:07:00 +0000 Take the pledge to go plastic-free on Feb. 21, which has been dubbed Plastic-Free Day. Full Article Responsible Living
wit Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000 Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming. Full Article Politics
wit Manchin's gunslinging comes with some kickback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:44:04 +0000 The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season. Full Article Politics
wit Review: Life Without Plastic Freezycup steel popsicle mold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:38:31 +0000 The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey. Full Article Beverages
wit With new air care line, Method bids adieu to the aerosol can By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:30 +0000 The green cleaning powerhouse reintroduces its home fragrance line with a collection of spray air fresheners powered by pressurized air technology. Full Article At Home
wit Crippled rescue dog finds forever home with Clooney family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:32:38 +0000 The troubled life of Nate the terrier gets a Hollywood ending thanks to George and Amal Clooney. Full Article Animals
wit Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:53:46 +0000 Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 25 years with star-studded gala, new initiatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:56:10 +0000 Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit David Attenborough concludes 'Planet Earth II' with heartfelt appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:09:46 +0000 Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
wit Carrie Underwood's dog tackles paralysis with hydrotherapy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:02:20 +0000 Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs. Full Article Pets
wit How Bill Nye will rescue us with science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:23:18 +0000 The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit David Attenborough 'coming to terms' with memory loss (but no, he's not retiring) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:00:53 +0000 Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:03:37 +0000 Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart. Full Article Arts & Culture
wit Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 19:20:18 +0000 Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on. Full Article Beverages
wit Are we headed for a world without turtles? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:00:15 +0000 Six in 10 turtle species are threatened or already extinct, according to a new study. Full Article Animals
wit These eggs shed light on a battle of wits between cowbirds and mockingbirds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:18:32 +0000 A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts. Full Article Animals
wit Composting with a cable news anchor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:15:04 +0000 MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on her little-known off-camera hobby. Full Article Guest Columnist
wit Let's get Earth Day over with so we can get back to education and action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:19:22 +0000 As marketers use Earth Day to hock anything and everything, including a 'Real Housewives' episode, bloggers weigh in on the ridiculousness of it all. Full Article Healthy Eating