ac The owner of Mary's Gone Crackers shares her story and advice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:48:51 +0000 With her delicious and healthy products in the store, Mary Waldner shares her rise to success, how she eats at home, and advice to us all in how to enjoy a heal Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac Meet Diane MacEachern: Mother, mentor, author and activist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:30:19 +0000 Green mom blogger Diane MacEachern shares her thoughts on picket lines, the state of U.S. politics and how to create a better quality of life. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Get inspired: Passionate rain forest activist Beth Doane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 May 2012 16:30:05 +0000 As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s Full Article Responsible Living
ac Meet Tom Angell, drug policy reform activist and founder of Marijuana Majority By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:31:57 +0000 Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority. Full Article Politics
ac Will pollution help space aliens make contact? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:03:24 +0000 Scientists says pollution on a planet may help aliens spot an advanced civilization. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac NASA's 'Black Marble' shows Earth's nighttime glow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:46:28 +0000 First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe. Full Article Space
ac Chinese city plans to launch an 'artificial moon' to replace streetlights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 02:18:55 +0000 Chengdu's wild plan involves a reflective satellite or "moon" that would beam down a "dusk-like glow" within city limits. Full Article Space
ac The super-Kindle set to replace newspaper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2009 23:34:58 +0000 Engadget sneaks some video of the new digital reader Kindle DX. Can it save 100 million trees per year? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac How do you track all your habit trackers? Aggregator tools can help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:30:00 +0000 New meta-trackers integrate data for an overall view of users' activity and aim to find hidden connections that might help users improve their lives. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac What is Facebook Paper, and why will you use it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:20:45 +0000 In addition to providing a quick way to read your friends' updates, the app will include content will come from well-known publications and 'emerging voices.' Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac Toddler uses FaceTime to save mom after dog bite By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:30:47 +0000 After breaking up a fight between two dogs, Arizona mother Laura Toone needed medical attention. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac Download this game to rescue cats in outer space, and save real-life cats at the same time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:47:54 +0000 The student-designed mobile game Galactickitties lets you save space-flying felines and benefit the ASPCA too. Full Article Pets
ac 12 tips for better macro photography on your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:00:37 +0000 Here's how to capture gorgeous close-up photos in any scenario, with nothing but your smartphone and an affordable lens attachment. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac Selfie sticks no longer welcome at Coachella, Lollapalooza By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:26:59 +0000 Major music festivals join museums, sporting venues and religious sites in banning the devices. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Apple offers bumpy battery for back of iPhone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:32:00 +0000 The design world is agog at its ugliness, and the fact that it was needed in the first place. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac Going cashless is easy — if you actually have some By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:49:54 +0000 It is one thing to go cashless, and it is altogether another thing to have no money. Full Article Personal Finance
ac How to track Santa this Christmas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 20:40:31 +0000 Tracking Santa this year? There's an app for that. And a website, and a Facebook page, and a twitter profile, and more. Full Article Family Activities
ac Can a smartphone app win you a trip to space? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:20:30 +0000 Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station. Full Article Space
ac Accessory makers confirm iPad Mini rumors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:21:14 +0000 Accessory manufacturers have confirmed rumors about Apple's new 7 inch iPad Mini, which is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at a press conference. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac 7 changes Apple must make to get its clout back By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:45:12 +0000 Apple has had its fiscal, competition and marketing ups and downs this year, so here's a few insights into what the company should do to be successful in the co Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac 5 apps that teach kids about money By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:22 +0000 Teach your kids about saving, spending, budgeting, and investing with one of these 5 fun apps for your iPhone. Full Article Family Activities
ac Move over Blackberry, the Defense Department approves iPhones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:27 +0000 Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change. Full Article Green Workplace
ac Want to ace that test? There's an app for that. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:00:58 +0000 Improve your study habits and track your learning progress with these 5 study-aid apps. Full Article Family Activities
ac Commercial filmed on iPhone celebrates 30 years of Mac By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:56:47 +0000 To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac You can help NASA track climate change from your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:52:12 +0000 'I See Change' app taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Practical sustainability takes on greenwashing By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:40:19 +0000 John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house. Full Article At Home
ac Danish bicycle activists win $200 million upgrade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:48:25 +0000 Day 1 in Copenhagen: despite massive jet lag, we had a fun bike tour of the city that proved a revelation in bike-centered city planning. 37% of all commuters u Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Step into my backyard office pod By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:30:48 +0000 One part garden shed, one part eco-clubhouse and one part home office, the Archipod gives work-at-homers a chance to step out of the house Full Article Remodeling & Design
ac Watch: The Preachy Green series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:06:03 +0000 Do you have officemates who preach about living the greener life? They're annoying, but they're also right. The SOAP Group explores this theme in a hilarious se Full Article Recycling
ac Charging electric cars at the Cracker Barrel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:06:13 +0000 It's style may be old-timey and traditional, but Cracker Barrel is leapfrogging into the 21st century with EV charging at 24 locations. Do you want a plug-in wi Full Article Transportation
ac Want everyone to embrace biking? Here's a roadmap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:15:04 +0000 In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead. Full Article Transportation
ac What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:32 +0000 North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men' Full Article Transportation
ac Start-up helps veterans ease back into workforce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 12:15:25 +0000 ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment. Full Article Green Workplace
ac Most of us haven't had a vacation in over a year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them. Full Article Green Workplace
ac Why we should bring back vocational training By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:41:08 +0000 It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:32:51 +0000 Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ac 6 things that make a workplace great By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:07:00 +0000 High pay and cool perks are good, but the best employers also fulfill deeper human needs. Full Article Green Workplace
ac Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:29:05 +0000 A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets. Full Article Pets
ac Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:37:06 +0000 The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Teen scientists identify phthalate-eating bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:00:38 +0000 In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Teens for Jeans is back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:00:57 +0000 Start a jean drive for a chance to win a scholarship and money for your school. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:00:04 +0000 This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ac Teen activist campaigns for gender-neutral toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:32:22 +0000 McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven. Full Article Family Activities
ac Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:48:59 +0000 According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame. Full Article Politics
ac 13-year-old Masai boy invents device to help his community live in peace with the lions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:03 +0000 Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Can the Girl Scouts attract the next generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:01:36 +0000 The organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant. Full Article Family Activities
ac Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:04:01 +0000 Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme. Full Article Family Activities
ac 10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:31:20 +0000 Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Meet the teen who's cleaning up space junk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 19:34:10 +0000 Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere. Full Article Family Activities
ac Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:17 +0000 As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions, Full Article Politics