ac Hackers break into university in attempt to revive 'Climategate' scandal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:57:41 +0000 'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Climate change throws nature's timing out of whack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:02:15 +0000 Timing matters: Flowers bloom, insects emerge, birds migrate, and planting and hunting seasons are carefully coordinated times in order to take advantage of wha Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Paws vs. Pads: Pets tackle the iPad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:46:47 +0000 While the verdict may still be out about the iPad in the human world, pets across the country are unanimous in their confusion. Full Article Pets
ac Toxic tech: Greenpeace rates Nintendo last in eco guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 22:41:18 +0000 Nintendo gets the lowest score on the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics for its failure to address e-waste or cut CO2 emissions. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac Smart grids get dumb reaction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:48:32 +0000 The Tea Party and a few others don't like the idea of 'Big Brother' monitoring our electricity usage. Full Article Energy
ac Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:55:59 +0000 Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed? Full Article Computers
ac New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:32:04 +0000 The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included Full Article Computers
ac Google charges full-speed ahead into smart homes with Nest acquisition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:18:52 +0000 2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac The Aros: Goodbye clunky old window unit, hello smart AC of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:30:35 +0000 Invention start-up Quirky and GE launch the Aros Smart Air Conditioner, a window unit with added brains and good looks. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac This couple created and hiked a new 2,600-mile loop through the Pacific Northwest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:27:42 +0000 The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes. Full Article Travel
ac Back to basics: Dr. Bronner's Classic Liquid Soaps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0000 Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the health food store staple with confounding labeling, has been a green home fixture for over 60 years. Full Article At Home
ac Product displacement: The inside scoop on 9 household items By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:32:06 +0000 Switching out some surprisingly toxic household products for cleaner, greener alternatives can help save your health, money and the planet. Full Article At Home
ac Whole Foods cracks down on organic claims By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:24:09 +0000 Starting June 2011, beauty products making 'organic' claims will have to meet the same certification standards as food products at Whole Foods. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ac Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:35:29 +0000 The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Sacred can be subtle: What I learned from weavers in a remote Peruvian village By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 17:39:35 +0000 A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu. Full Article Guest Columnist
ac Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:22:44 +0000 You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Follow on Facebook: American Farm to Table Restaurant Guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 19:42:06 +0000 Traveling in the states this summer? You’ll want to follow this Facebook page to help you find farm-to-table restaurants all over the country. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Does Shake Shack live up to the hype? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:11:14 +0000 When you want a good, sustainable, quick burger and fries, the Shake Shack is a great option. The Shake Shack is a growing chain of restaurants that started as Full Article Healthy Eating
ac 'Bless This Food' offers 160 ancient and contemporary graces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:43:39 +0000 This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Soon, you'll be able to eat the food packaging too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:50:07 +0000 WikiPearl is an edible shell that wraps around food and complements the flavor. It’s meant to take the place of throwaway packaging, but it poses a challenge. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:00:57 +0000 With today's technology, myths get spread quickly, so let's debunk a few green ones. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Compact fluorescent lights: The mercury matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:18:31 +0000 Before you use CFLs in your home, be sure you understand what to do should a bulb break. Full Article At Home
ac Mercury: The poisonous legacy of the California Gold Rush By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:48:13 +0000 Even though the California Gold Rush took place more than a century ago, it left a toxic legacy of mercury pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Cracks in Arctic sea ice attract toxic mercury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:45:18 +0000 Tiny tempests above cracks in Arctic sea ice help pull down toxic mercury and ozone from the sky — an unexpected new source of mercury pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac 2014's Dirty Dozen produce list: Apples, peaches, cucumbers and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:29:18 +0000 Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac How to attract ladybugs to your garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:33:46 +0000 Are aphids and other pests wrecking your garden? Partner up with ladybugs to stop the carnage. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ac 8 facts about the misunderstood house spider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 12:03:15 +0000 Humans and house spiders go way back, yet we rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates. Full Article At Home
ac Should Californians tear up their lawns and replace them with swimming pools? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:30:59 +0000 Yes, says a new campaign that champions backyard pools as a drought-friendlier landscaping alternative. Full Article At Home
ac Water-smart approach only heightens the allure of Denver Botanic Gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:00:36 +0000 These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ac It's time to bring back the public water fountain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:28:55 +0000 The bottled water people have run them out of town, but it's a historic public service. Full Article Beverages
ac Illegal marijuana farms are poisoning Pacific fishers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:03:00 +0000 A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac California's waste-curbing water restrictions should be enacted everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 12:30:39 +0000 The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Have the Florida Everglades reached the 'tipping point'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:47:07 +0000 This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac This edible water blob could replace plastic bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:13:14 +0000 The Ooho 'water bottle' is a gelatinous blob that allows you to have your bottled water (minus the plastic) and eat it too. Full Article Beverages
ac Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn) By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 16:29:48 +0000 In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos. Full Article Computers
ac How I finally cured my RSI and back pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:11:05 +0000 After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac If you challenge the hackers, you're gonna get hacked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:44:55 +0000 You want to feel safe? Be a nobody with nothing anyone is interested in. Full Article Computers
ac Teachers want to ban Wi-Fi in the classroom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:07:00 +0000 The teachers say they never gave permission to be bathed in radiation all day. Full Article Computers
ac Video game 'Easter eggs' are reaching Da Vinci Code-like levels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 22:52:29 +0000 Solving secret codes hidden within video games could soon spill over into real life mysteries. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Cyberslacking boosts workplace productivity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 15:08:22 +0000 Are you a cyberslacker? Turns out checking Facebook and laughing at LOLcats makes you a more productive worker, research shows. Full Article Computers
ac In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:33:09 +0000 The World1 computer program at MIT considered a range of factors and predicted the world might collapse in 2040. So far, it has been right. Full Article Computers
ac A future brain/cloud interface could give us all a collective super-consciousness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Obama's Pacific trip brings climate agreements and challenges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:43:42 +0000 As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac When chocolate met maca By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:38:59 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger loves the sweet and crunchy taste of Chocolate Maca Chunk — a raw, organic, vegan and fair trade chocolate bar handcrafted by Lulu's C Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Robot sewing machines could make 'made in China' obsolete By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:53:34 +0000 Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Watch an elk herd run majestically across the Colorado foothills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:03:49 +0000 This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado. Full Article Animals
ac 9 quirky facts about the platypus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:34:39 +0000 Platypuses are odd critters filled with surprises, and a few mysteries. Full Article Animals
ac Restaurant: Baltimore’s The Black Olive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:58:53 +0000 Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac The Golden Arrow resort in Lake Placid, N.Y., goes green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:00:09 +0000 Read about all about the green happenin's at this resort hotel hugging Lake Placid's Mirror Lake. Full Article Travel
ac NASA plans moon way station for deep space missions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:02:28 +0000 NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships Full Article Space