The self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities.

More than 80 percent of Rising Tide Car Wash's employees have autism — and its owners hope to increase that number soon.

Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards

It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade.

Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live?

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.

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?

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.

Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone.

Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about.

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.

Coding is the next big push in the education world, but do all kids really need to learn the skill?

Just a week after the West Virginia Governor shot a bullet through the cap and trade bill he has pulled way ahead in the polls.

After a tough 2010 for environmentalists, the future looks a bit brighter. Still, nothing is certain when it comes to politics and energy policy.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

In addition to keeping green by hitting up the bulk food bins this week, outfit your kitchen with attractive receptacles to store all those garbanzo beans.

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.

Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.

By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.

From playful spoofs to interrupting birds, here are our favorite moments with the official voice of nature.

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.

Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love.

Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss.

White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel.

Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago.

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.

If you've ever wanted to visit this colorful, man-made geyser in Nevada, you may soon get your wish — thanks to the organizers of Burning Man!

The pill bug or roly-poly plays many key roles in its environment.

The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing.

An archaeologist dug through a publicity blitz to make an amazing find. A story of grave robbers. Ancient civilizations. Hidden treasure. Glowing skulls.

Attention Earth Day shoppers: The most highly anticipated, wildly expensive energy-saving light bulb out there, the L Prize-winning winning 60-watt equivalent L

For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.

A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.

Oyster mushrooms are one of the few fungi that hunt prey. And that fact may help us fight cancer!

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

These plants are surprisingly common, yet just one taste — or even a touch — will send you to the hospital.

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and creating a sit-spot habit will help you reap those positive rewards.

Romeo the Sehuencas water frog desperately needed a girlfriend and a team of researchers found her along with several others.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem.