cr Watch the Skype ad that is making people cry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:43:29 +0000 Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now. Full Article Computers
cr 6 things Microsoft's Nadella must do to save Windows By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:58:42 +0000 Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
cr Credit card company: We can visit you at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:28:26 +0000 Capital One's new contract update raises the hackles of critics who question the company's right to contact customers by 'personal visit.' Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
cr 4 tips for creating a disaster recovery plan for a small business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:18:35 +0000 Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation. Full Article Protection & Safety
cr Yes, it is possible to earn free trips with your credit card By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:34:30 +0000 For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits. Full Article Personal Finance
cr Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:35:07 +0000 If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor. Full Article Recipes
cr Meet Jake Browne, a professional marijuana critic who is living the high life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:45:55 +0000 Find out how this stand-up comedian, writer and entrepreneur found his dream job. Full Article Arts & Culture
cr Should we scrap cash altogether? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:29:51 +0000 Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet. Full Article Personal Finance
cr What is lifestyle creep, and can you avoid it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 12:25:24 +0000 As your salary increase, so can the urge to boost your standard of living. Here's how to avoid that trap. Full Article Personal Finance
cr Uncle Sam says use sunscreen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2011 21:59:43 +0000 If a bad burn isn't motivation enough to use care when you're out in the sun, perhaps some government intervention will help. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
cr Craft Brewers get behind clean water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:31:26 +0000 Clean water means a better environment, but it also means better beer. Breweries are joining with the NRDC to defend the Clean Water Act. Full Article Beverages
cr Cindy Crawford pulls kids out of Malibu school over toxin concerns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:20:57 +0000 Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk. Full Article Arts & Culture
cr Indian designer creates Braille Phone, a smartphone for the visually impaired By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:59:01 +0000 Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted Full Article Leaderboard
cr Pierre Calleja: Why microalgae is the future of green energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:26:49 +0000 Pierre Calleja sees big things in microalgae – microscopic, single-cell plants with the potential to clean the air. Full Article Leaderboard
cr 7 billionaires and their crazy-ingenious ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:00:10 +0000 It's worth keeping tabs on some of the world's most eccentric billionaires, especially if it was their wacky ideas that made them so rich to begin with. Full Article Leaderboard
cr Roger the ripped kangaroo crushes buckets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:00:14 +0000 The orphan weighed just 2 pounds when he was rescued in 2006. Now he boasts 200 pounds of bucket-crushing muscle. Full Article Animals
cr Communities crack down on bamboo cultivation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:40:33 +0000 Lush, lovely and totally invasive, running bamboo has been branded as public enemy number one in several towns in the Northeast. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
cr Invasive stink bugs swarm across the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:57:18 +0000 Brown marmorated stink bugs are wreaking havoc — and just reeking — as they spread throughout the country. Full Article Animals
cr Crazy ants use a secret weapon to aid their invasion of the southern U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:15:14 +0000 Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover. Full Article Animals
cr Invasive camel crickets widespread in U.S. homes By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:32:19 +0000 A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety. Full Article Animals
cr Death cap mushrooms are spreading across California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:57:40 +0000 These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cr How tiny wasps could save the Christmas Island red crab from invasive crazy ants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:00:15 +0000 Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle. Full Article Animals
cr Lab-created moths with a 'self-destruct' gene to be released onto U.S. farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 23:49:59 +0000 The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
cr This little crayfish could take over the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:57:30 +0000 The marbled crayfish didn't exist until the 1990s thanks to a mutation. Now, it's basically a self-replicating invasive species. Full Article Animals
cr Australia creates world's largest cat-proof fence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 14:43:34 +0000 The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres. Full Article Animals
cr In the Green Room: Chuck Leavell interviews rapper Ludacris By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:19:34 +0000 Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, interviews rapper Ludacris about recycling, water conservation, and his foundati Full Article Arts & Culture
cr Crater on Mars was once a lake, Curiosity rover shows By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:13:47 +0000 A giant crater on Mars may have been able to support microbial life for millions of years in the ancient past. Full Article Space
cr Mars microbe traces spotted? Probably not, NASA says By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:27:32 +0000 Intriguing features photographed by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity probably don't have a biological origin, mission team members say. Full Article Space
cr Jezero Crater will host NASA's next Mars rover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:02:50 +0000 NASA says the unique Jezero Crater will revolutionize our understanding of Mars and its 'ability to harbor life.' Full Article Space
cr This ice-filled crater on Mars is a winter wonderland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:16:10 +0000 Mars' Korolev crater is a well-preserved crater permanently filled with ice. Full Article Space
cr 'Beautiful Creatures' actresses discuss eco-interests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:38:32 +0000 Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part. Full Article Arts & Culture
cr Thirst Project Gala honors Pauley Perrette, raises $200,000 to end water crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:19:48 +0000 Actress helped create wells in third-world countries. Full Article Arts & Culture
cr 'Lunch Hour' exposes the crisis in the cafeteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:02:56 +0000 James Costa's new documentary looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels all those unhealthy cravings. Full Article Healthy Eating
cr Tread carefully in linking extreme weather to the climate crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:00:54 +0000 Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is Full Article Climate & Weather
cr Phthalates in nail polish, hair spray may increase diabetes risk By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:59:13 +0000 A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
cr 'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth on crash diet for shipwreck drama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:46:48 +0000 Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea' Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
cr High dose statins may increase diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:19:14 +0000 Study participants on higher doses of statins were 15 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those on lower doses. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
cr Mark Zuckerberg and other tech billionaires create $3 million mathematics prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:25:15 +0000 Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony. Full Article Research & Innovations
cr #365Grateful Project: An exercise in creative gratitude By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:44:30 +0000 This gratitude project is simple, quick, creative and you probably have everything you need to participate in your pocket already. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
cr Are selfies creating a public health nuisance? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:22:27 +0000 According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice. Full Article Protection & Safety
cr 8 ways to knit or crochet for charity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 22:59:13 +0000 Love working with yarn? Put your skills to good use by donating your time to one of these nonprofits. Full Article Responsible Living
cr This woman tried crossing the Irish Sea in a giant inflatable hamster wheel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:24 +0000 25-year-old wave runner Lindsey Russell undertook the 20-mile challenge to raise money for charity. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
cr This cozy concrete house was 3-D printed in under 24 hours By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:42:40 +0000 Housing charity New Story teams with 3-D printing startup ICON to fabricate 100 affordable and innovative abodes in El Salvador. Full Article Remodeling & Design
cr How to create a charitable giving plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:04:38 +0000 Making room in your budget for charitable giving will require some adjustments. But if a cause is important to you, it's worth a little extra saving. Full Article Personal Finance
cr Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:13:52 +0000 As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever. Full Article Healthy Eating
cr One of these stunning trees will be crowned Britain's Tree of the Year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:56:13 +0000 These storied specimens have been shortlisted for Britain's Tree of the Year contest. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cr Dynergy scraps plans for new coal plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:58:13 +0000 Sierra Club claims success after year-long 'Clean up Dynergy' campaign Full Article Research & Innovations
cr New DNA-like crystals capture carbon 400% more effectively By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:38:13 +0000 Breakthrough 'crystal' captures CO2 and could one day turn it into a fuel or turn water into hydrogen. Full Article Research & Innovations
cr Even Earth's most amazing creatures do some funny things By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:35:17 +0000 Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Full Article Animals
cr Why was a creepy nursery rhyme playing on repeat in this English town? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:11:00 +0000 The town of Ipswich has been haunted by a nursery rhyme playing over a loudspeaker for more than a year. Full Article Arts & Culture