From radio stations across the world, books, movies and even games for pets, here are some great apps to get you started.

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.

In addition to its ease of breaking, the iPad Mini is also the most difficult gadget to repair according to a new study.

New York magazine thinks that the Planet Green series, World's Greenest Homes, is more peacocky than practical. What do you think?

From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast.

Is hi-def digital travel the new eco/recession-friendly way to go?

Telecommuting, HOV lanes and drive-through emission testing once seemed like the future of green transportation. To keep pace with growing mobility demands worl

In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor

The nine lives of an auto journalist. I was nearly a goner on several continents. Believe me, these stories weren't as amusing then as they are now.

A lunchbox and a thermos may be the best tools for saving money during the work week.

Find out how to stay focused while working from home, what companies have telecommuting opportunities and more.

Android and iOS users alike will benefit from a redesigned Google Maps app that will include ratings, deals and an incident reporting feature.

In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years.

American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them.

The Altworks standing/sitting/lying combo looks like an amazing bit of engineering, but the implications are scary.

If the whispers about Amazon are true, the few independents still left should be afraid, very afraid.

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.

By default, women take on the role of rememberer and organizer, and all that mental labor adds up, even if the rest of the family can't see it.

Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate.

Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not.

Vermont will pay some lucky new residents up to $10,000 to move there and work remotely.

'Sunday Scaries' are a real source of anxiety for millions of people, but they can be beaten.

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.

Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create.

A process intended to teach girls about business instead teaches one of life's hardest lessons.

10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming.

Hailey Fort also grows food and is fundraising to buy coats and other supplies to help those in need.

A window of opportunity may be closing for Democrats to pass cap-and-trade energy bill.

National surveys show the public supports having more green energy. But in local elections energy is likely to take a backseat to the economy.

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012.

There are millions of animals on the planet, yet the milk Americans drink almost exclusively comes from cows.

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.

With National Bike Month just around the corner, behold 10 cycle-centric items for around the house ranging from bowls to wall-mounted bottle openers.

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.

Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.

Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever.

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.

Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents.

Spoiler alert: Everyone's talking about 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, but for those who have remained unspoiled, this review lets some of its secrets out.

Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring.

No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.

Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study.

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.

A new study reveals mosquito DNA in the guano of two widespread North American bat species.