Can you celebrate America without meat on the barbeque grill? Sure you can. With a free vegetable grilling eBook and some of MNN's own recipes, you’ll have lo

ames Beard Award winner Elissa Altman's book about her relationships with food and those she loves is a bargain right now for Kindle.

The student-designed mobile game Galactickitties lets you save space-flying felines and benefit the ASPCA too.

Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed.

Starbuck's new keyboard app offers 28 coffee-inspired emojis that make words obsolete when you're planning a coffee date.

Tracking Santa this year? There's an app for that. And a website, and a Facebook page, and a twitter profile, and more.

From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good.

NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec

From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom.

Having a hard time deciding on a tablet to give that special someone? A roundtable of tech experts can help you make an informed decision.

Apple's app store hasMark Bittman’s go-to book on the basics of how to cook just about anything you can imagine for free.

Psychologists are noticing withdrawals and cravings in people who use devices ranging from smartphones to tablets.

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.

With a few clicks of a mouse, you can buy Christmas gifts for the home cook, vegetarian, paleo or recipe hoarder in your life.

Get The Greenwash Guide, a free primer on how to spot really green vs. greenwashed products.

The 3rd annual Green Grades report card by ForestEthics holds big office supply companies accountable for their sometimes questionable paper sourcing.

On the expo floor at Greenbuild 2009, Forest Ethics called out the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for questionable practices.

John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house.

Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations.

Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects.

Telecommuting is a nice perk, but it isn't always easy to stay focused.

Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds.

What could be better than losing weight and gaining money? Here's what can happen when you take a bike for a spin.

Buyers have been slow to purchase electric cars, and cities slower still to support them. What can be done?

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.

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.

From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier.

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

Now there's science to prove what many women have been feeling for years.

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

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

Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws.

Girls spend 160 million more hours than boys doing household chores every day, UNICEF finds.

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?

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

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?

High pay and cool perks are good, but the best employers also fulfill deeper human needs.

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

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.

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

Shirts made from Silic use nano-technology to prevent water-based liquids from soaking in.

According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame.

A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit.

Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle.

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.

Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion.

Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world.