us Green dining: Pizza Fusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:38 +0000 Sustainable restaurant aims to prove sustainability can be easy as pie. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Restaurants being reused as ... restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:53:00 +0000 Smart, Southern, independent start-ups are using the buildings and kitchens from closed chains and being green in the process. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Atlanta's The Ellis: Sustainable food and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:55:11 +0000 The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Hops: Not just for beer anymore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:16:55 +0000 Pickled hops are showing up in brewery restaurants alongside of the brews. Full Article Beverages
us Where to find discounts for sustainable restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:58:20 +0000 A slew of coupon and gift certificate sites offer discounts to sustainable restaurants, but sometimes you have to do your homework. Full Article Personal Finance
us Noble Vines 337: Sustainable cabernet sauvignon for burgers and steaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2013 16:39:50 +0000 For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds. Full Article Beverages
us Prius of the sea: Battery pack will make Viking Lady a hybrid ship By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:28:50 +0000 The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
us Researchers use sound waves to levitate objects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:29:49 +0000 Like magic, sound waves have the ability to manipulate objects suspended in midair. Full Article Research & Innovations
us How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:09:48 +0000 Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors. Full Article Climate & Weather
us 6 must-download cool car apps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:56:15 +0000 With these free or cheap apps, you can drive safely, park your car without circling, find cheap gas, and locate repair shops you can trust. Full Article Transportation
us 12 ambitious space tech ideas funded by NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 17:39:48 +0000 From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science. Full Article Research & Innovations
us 6 ways Elon Musk is changing the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:40:49 +0000 The super-fast "Hyperloop" travel concept is just the latest in a series of big, bold dreams by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Does a green roof on a bus really make sense? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 18:31:04 +0000 Greening the urban environment is important. Sticking a roof garden on a moving bus is an odd way to do it. Full Article Transportation
us Diamonds aren't just for rings: They could improve computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:40:10 +0000 Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
us Just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the pillow, along comes NASA ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:21:07 +0000 How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world? Full Article Healthy Spaces
us Why a factory ghost in Bangladesh caused riots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:09:57 +0000 A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria Full Article Arts & Culture
us How to reduce household allergens By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:11:23 +0000 Reducing indoor allergens is simpler and cheaper than you think! Full Article At Home
us MNN Nest pledge: 'I will support my town's local and green businesses this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:31:31 +0000 You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced. Full Article Responsible Living
us Americans push back on proposed fee increases at national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:06:18 +0000 The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
us It's a ridiculous day in the neighborhood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 21:27:08 +0000 Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor. Full Article At Home
us Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:19:15 +0000 A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying. Full Article Pets
us 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
us Kvetchtown, USA: Mapping NYC's most complain-y neighborhoods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 23:00:07 +0000 The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis. Full Article Responsible Living
us Consumer Reports: Low-VOC paints perform just as well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:26:48 +0000 Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints. Full Article Remodeling & Design
us 15 houseplants for improving indoor air quality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:07:14 +0000 NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best. Full Article Healthy Spaces
us Your favorite scented products are causing as much air pollution as your car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 14:27:10 +0000 VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA. Full Article Healthy Spaces
us Music may motivate you, but it won't necessarily make you better at sports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:00:58 +0000 New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
us Trying to start a business? Why you should keep your job By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:23:37 +0000 In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
us Employers are still finding 'legal' excuses to fire pregnant women By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:45:02 +0000 Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
us 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
us Legal cannabis: A business resource guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:20:41 +0000 Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job. Full Article Personal Finance
us Americans bought so many Legos that the company tried to get us to stop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:21:21 +0000 Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
us How to retire ridiculously early By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:34:11 +0000 Want to be financially independent and retire early? Try this extreme saving plan called the FIRE movement. Full Article Personal Finance
us 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
us Jerko: Little green houseboat on the Superfund site By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 13:30:51 +0000 Step aboard Jerko, an off-the-grid houseboat/urban sustainability laboratory that's been moored in one of America's filthiest waterways: Brooklyn's Gowanus Cana Full Article At Home
us EPA plans to ban some rodenticides; Mice find no cause for celebration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:27 +0000 Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli Full Article At Home
us U.S. House OKs 'Sportsmen's Heritage Act' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:48:42 +0000 The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
us As Sandy approaches, a walk along the toxic Gowanus Canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:18:12 +0000 Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly Full Article At Home
us The USDA issues a food waste challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:05:12 +0000 The U.S. Food Waste Challenge goes out to everyone with a stake in the U.S. food chain except individual consumers. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Sneaky contractors turn EPA warehouse into a man cave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:28:24 +0000 Apex Logistics employees converted a storage space into every college man's dream hangout, complete with pinups and gym equipment. Full Article Green Workplace
us Activists raise stink over massive Gowanus Canal development By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:30:01 +0000 Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk. Full Article At Home
us 7 expert tips for reducing household food waste before it starts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 18:01:32 +0000 "American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible. Full Article Responsible Living
us Cousteau pushes Wall Street to a higher calling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:41:26 +0000 Cousteau announced a partnership with AdvisorShares Investments to leverage the might of Wall Street to finance solutions of global problems. Full Article Leaderboard
us A greenhouse at the supermarket? Now that's fresh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:35 +0000 BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store. Full Article Leaderboard
us When bad breath is good business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:48:27 +0000 Viral videos and social media have catapulted the once-rejected Orabrush into a mainstream product — first for people and now for pets. Full Article Leaderboard
us 16 famous animal conservationists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:30:41 +0000 In the field or in front of the camera, these amazing animal conservationists have dedicated their lives towards protecting the Earth and its creatures. Full Article Leaderboard
us 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
us The nature museum that Sandra Martin built By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:51:55 +0000 Begun in her bedroom when she was 13, this dedicated woman’s Little Nature Museum has never stopped growing and inspiring visitors. Full Article Leaderboard
us 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
us Sea lampreys use bile salt to attract mates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:55:01 +0000 Nothing says "I'm single and ready to mingle" like a dose of salty digestive fluid. For sea lampreys, anyway. Full Article Animals