ac How to incorporate video conferencing into your law practice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 17:49:45 +0000 Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Watch: The company behind the Tupac hologram By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 16:23:53 +0000 Digital Domain brought Tupac back to life for the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac 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
ac Apple backs out of EPEAT program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:33:24 +0000 The company removes 39 products from the green certification program. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac When waste attacks: 5 big sewage disasters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:36:21 +0000 Here are five serious sewage disasters in history, many of them caused by overwhelmed sewer systems. How we can prevent future ones from flowing our way? Full Article Research & Innovations
ac How the U.S. is getting back in the rare-earth mining race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:05 +0000 These critical elements are abundant in Alaska's Bokan Mountain, but extracting them could be a long and difficult process. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac 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
ac 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
ac Could smart glass replace curtains altogether? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:29:47 +0000 Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ac Geese-scaring drone keeps Canadian beach clean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:39:36 +0000 Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Google, Apple leaders team up to tackle aging By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:44:04 +0000 Google CEO Larry Page and Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson are joining forces on Calico, a healthcare project. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Isn't it time we updated furnace standards? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:42:46 +0000 Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades. Full Article At Home
ac 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
ac Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:44:12 +0000 The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers. Full Article Politics
ac Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:07:38 +0000 An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true? Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:23:16 +0000 This fraudster has an overactive imagination. Full Article Space
ac 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
ac How to make a to-do list that actually gets done By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:22:54 +0000 Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac The Inuit have a simple way of teaching their children how to control anger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:08:41 +0000 A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age. Full Article Family Activities
ac 9 fascinating facts about the founder of Mother's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 16:07:20 +0000 Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized. Full Article Family Activities
ac Kinect-like technology turns any surface into a touchscreen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:41:29 +0000 Technology projects a touchscreen onto your hand, clothes, a wall, or any surface, so you can operate your phone without removing it from your pocket. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac North Dakota town is most pricey place in America to rent an apartment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:34:47 +0000 Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey? Full Article At Home
ac Could whale-watching replace whaling in Japan? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:24:36 +0000 A new coalition of Japanese tour operators is trying to seize on the country's waning interest in killing wild cetaceans. Full Article Animals
ac IKEA to pay American employees actual living wages starting in 2015 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:09:54 +0000 The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:35:07 +0000 If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor. Full Article Recipes
ac Tourists can help Puerto Rico get back on track after Hurricane Maria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:45:09 +0000 Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there. Full Article Travel
ac 4 things you should know about the Black Friday climate report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:20:36 +0000 A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.' Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Lisa Jackson calls out power utilities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:20:10 +0000 The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing. Full Article Politics
ac Coriander seed oil found to kill bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:28:28 +0000 A natural method for battling bacteria like E.coli and salmonella may be on its way. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac President's Environmental Youth Awards: Now accepting applications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:00:43 +0000 Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place. Full Article Family Activities
ac GM facility earns Energy Star certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:37:26 +0000 The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac 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
ac The Clean Water Act turns 40 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:00:48 +0000 America's landmark water law will be 40 years old this fall. But amid old legal doubts and new environmental dangers, it may be facing a midlife crisis. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac 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
ac Lisa P. Jackson to step down as EPA chief By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:15:28 +0000 Jackson will leave the agency early next year, she revealed in a statement Thursday, adding that 'the ship is sailing in the right direction.' Full Article Politics
ac 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
ac 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
ac 5 ways to fight retail overpackaging By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:27:18 +0000 Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard and excessive packaging at your local big box retailer? Here's what you can do to fight back. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Everyday activism: Dining without disposables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:56:00 +0000 How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff. Full Article At Home
ac 10 places to find back-to-school clothes on the cheap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:25:36 +0000 Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience. Full Article Family Activities
ac FoodTank: Planting the seeds of activism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:38:35 +0000 New think tank aims to be one-stop resource for addressing hunger, obesity, food waste and a broken agricultural system. Full Article Leaderboard
ac Literacy advocate empowers young storytellers in Afghanistan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:51:23 +0000 Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems. Full Article Leaderboard
ac Which cities are embracing the green revolution? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 17:53:51 +0000 How do these global cities stack up in being green? Full Article Leaderboard
ac Meet the accidental farmer who's reconnecting consumers to their food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:55:06 +0000 Media professional hopes to turn others on to farming with her new website. Full Article Leaderboard
ac How wolves and warriors help each other heal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:34:26 +0000 A California couple helps veterans with PTSD and rescued wolves and wolfdogs forge lasting bonds that change lives. Full Article Animals
ac Communities crack down on bamboo cultivation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:40:33 +0000 Lush, lovely and totally invasive, running bamboo has been branded as public enemy number one in several towns in the Northeast. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ac Invasive stink bugs swarm across the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:57:18 +0000 Brown marmorated stink bugs are wreaking havoc — and just reeking — as they spread throughout the country. Full Article Animals
ac 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
ac Australian officials outlaw Katy Perry's seed-embedded 'Prism' packaging By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:53:19 +0000 Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ac Freeze-resistant Asian 'super roach' arrives in New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:19:55 +0000 Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow. Full Article Animals