pp FDA approves marijuana-derived drug to treat epilepsy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:01:11 +0000 Epidiolex is the first marijuana-based drug to earn FDA approval. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pp Your daily vitamin supplements aren't doing much good, say studies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:59:22 +0000 Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pp Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:26:30 +0000 Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
pp Power plants = fish choppers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:55:27 +0000 Lend your voice to calls for power plants to upgrade their water systems to prevent millions of fish from being chopped to bits. Full Article Energy
pp 18 eye-popping pedestrian bridges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:27:10 +0000 From Vietnam to London to rural Boone County, Iowa, these fancy footbridges are a feast for the eyes. Full Article Travel
pp Fish pond evacuated after rogue otter's appetite proves unstoppable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:04:42 +0000 After every attempt to catch an otter fails, officials are forced to move the fish out of a Vancouver pond. Full Article Animals
pp Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:04 +0000 Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.' Full Article Research & Innovations
pp 10 U.S. cities with freshwater appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:24:27 +0000 Many city dwellers leave urban areas to visit lakes and rivers, but these cities are ideal for people who don't want to travel far to swim, paddle or surf. Full Article Family Activities
pp Green building grant program accepting applications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2012 19:04:18 +0000 Application deadline for the 2012 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program is Aug. 10, 2012. Full Article Remodeling & Design
pp Supportive housing community in Portland recognized on AIA Top Green list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:54:02 +0000 Holst Architecture's Bud Clark Commons project joins an eclectic assortment of notable green buildings on the 2014 AIA COTE annual top 10 list. Full Article At Home
pp If your apple tastes mealier, you can blame climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:00:00 +0000 Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame. Full Article Healthy Eating
pp Lighten your carbon footprint when shipping a package By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:13:25 +0000 Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pp Eco-friendlier shipping at Amazon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Amazon.com may be offering new eco-friendly shipping options to its customers if it capitalizes on a new patent. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pp 7 carsharing and carpooling iPhone apps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000 Save money and reduce your carbon footprint when you use one of these 7 apps to organize a carpool or book a carshare ride. Full Article Personal Finance
pp Happy Europeans buying more bikes than cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:44:30 +0000 Bicycle sales exceed cars in Europe, and there's compelling evidence that pedaling increases the national happiness quotient. Full Article Transportation
pp Why the VW diesel scandal happened By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:36:54 +0000 It was a combination of hubris, professional rivalry and a desperate bid for success in the American market. Full Article Transportation
pp The armadillo in the road looked dead, but this woman stopped to check anyway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:31:04 +0000 Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along. Full Article Animals
pp Treehouse retreat with skate park appeals to nature lovers, 13-year-old boys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:00:32 +0000 Beautiful and daring, Cinder Cone will resonate with those who have graduated from Thrasher to Dwell. Full Article Remodeling & Design
pp Manhattan is getting an office tower wrapped in spiraling sky gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:39 +0000 From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street... Full Article Remodeling & Design
pp Recycled materials boost the appeal of a tiny house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Tiny houses have become the darlings of budget-minded minimalists, and Ryan Mitchell's book, "Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials," explores them. Full Article Remodeling & Design
pp U.S. approves huge wind farm in Wyoming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:36:42 +0000 The Chokecherry and Sierra Madre project could include up to 1,000 wind turbines, which would make it the largest wind farm in North America. Full Article Energy
pp Media Mayhem: Newspapers put a happy spin on their decline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:35:30 +0000 While industry apologists peddle the idea that newspapers are doing just fine, the new media world is leaving them behind. Full Article Research & Innovations
pp Media Mayhem: It's time to get scrappy, Mr. President By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:35:05 +0000 To fulfill his promise to become the 'Climate Change President,' Obama will have to channel his inner Harry Truman. Full Article Politics
pp U.S. climate negotiators confront growing opposition in Durban By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:21:59 +0000 The U.S. has become the pre-eminent blocker to this year's UN climate negotiations, but new scientific analysis and a growing civil society movement could force Full Article Climate & Weather
pp Eco-friendly supply chain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:53:16 +0000 Eco-friendly supply chain. According to a study by management consulting firm Accenture, companies have found that having an eco-friendly supply chain can save Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pp Earth supports much less life than we thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:17:02 +0000 By studying particles on the ocean floor, scientists conclude that Earth supports one-third less life than originally thought. Full Article Animals
pp NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
pp New Philips LED bulb offers transparency, throwback appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:07:28 +0000 Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pp New Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated by smart LED systems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 18:50:18 +0000 In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.' Full Article Research & Innovations
pp The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:55:18 +0000 Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner. Full Article Research & Innovations
pp The Hunt helps online shoppers with difficult-to-find items By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:06:03 +0000 If you've ever had trouble finding something online, a new website is here to help. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
pp How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:06:58 +0000 A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born. Full Article Leaderboard
pp Ditch pleather, pineapple's the new faux leather By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:18:00 +0000 Move over pleather, Piñatex is the new faux leather alternative made from pineapple leaves. The fabric is vegan and biodegradable. Full Article Arts & Culture
pp Cash for appliances stimulus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:25:17 +0000 The government’s new cash for appliances rebate program is run state by state. Is your state participating yet? Full Article Healthy Eating
pp A no-sweat home appliance rebate resource By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:02:17 +0000 Designed to take the guesswork out of buying energy-efficient home appliances, EcoRebates.com includes a state-by-state rebate database of available incentives. Full Article At Home
pp Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm, adds 'rapper' to his resume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:20:46 +0000 Find out how Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg made a rap video about organic food that inspired a battle rap response from Honest Tea's Seth Goldman. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
pp SnapDish app makes your food prettier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:55:01 +0000 The Snapdish app for Apple devices and Kindle has a feature that enhances food photos well. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pp Book Collections app organizes Kindle cookbooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 13:20:09 +0000 After amassing a collection of cookbooks and other book on her Kindle, our food blogger tries out the Book Collections app to organize them. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pp 6 mobile apps changing shopping forever By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:46:05 +0000 These apps make shopping convenient with capabilities like visual searches, price comparisons and recommendations. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pp 6 apps to keep your business running during a storm By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:12:25 +0000 Business doesn't stop just because you're snowed in. Full Article Green Workplace
pp Want to be left alone? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:00:13 +0000 Introverts rejoice at the launch of a new 'anti-social' media app that can help you avoid unpleasant situations. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pp New app may help you cope with jet lag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:14:51 +0000 Jet lag has long been thought of as an unavoidable malady, but a new app might help travelers get some much-needed relief. Full Article Transportation
pp App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:00:01 +0000 The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities. Full Article Responsible Living
pp The MilkCrate App: A one-stop shop for sustainable-minded consumers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:58:28 +0000 A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pp Five apps for grocery savings during the holidays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:17:49 +0000 These apps work in conjunction with store sales and printed coupons to help you make the most out of your holiday grocery budget. Full Article Personal Finance
pp Plonk app helps wine novices make informed choices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:41:25 +0000 If you’re unfamiliar with grape varieties like Assyrtiko, this app will teach you the basics, including pronunciations. Full Article Beverages
pp The new Apple HealthKit could revolutionize your relationship with your doctor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:16:04 +0000 Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pp New app connects bar hoppers, bars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:44:47 +0000 BARTRENDr app helps drinkers share favorite cocktails and settings — but only with other drinkers. Full Article Beverages
pp Apple makes it easier to join medical studies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:33:37 +0000 With the swipe of a finger, you could help advance medical research on diseases such as Parkinson's, breast cancer and diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pp 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