way 5 ways to focus while working from home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:28:05 +0000 Telecommuting is a nice perk, but it isn't always easy to stay focused. Full Article Green Workplace
way A Smarter way to find your way around Paris (and maybe other cities) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:59:56 +0000 Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
way Want to run away with the cat circus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:18:00 +0000 The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant. Full Article Green Workplace
way How Ubernomics are changing the way we work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:12:00 +0000 Ratings have become the new human resources department. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
way 6 ways to sneak exercise into your workday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:10:00 +0000 Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day. Full Article Green Workplace
way 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
way 30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:15:12 +0000 Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day. Full Article Family Activities
way 5 ways to get kids into nature photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:05:18 +0000 Getting kids outside in the great outdoors and teaching them a love for the environment is easy enough. Just hand them a camera. Full Article Family Activities
way 4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:22:01 +0000 Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers. Full Article Family Activities
way Will EPA pave the way for cap-and-trade? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:38:11 +0000 The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement. Full Article Politics
way 5 ways to have a greener Christmas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:00:00 +0000 Here are some simple ways to have a more eco-friendly Christmas. Full Article Responsible Living
way Easy ways to go green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:19:07 +0000 Video: Josh Dorfman, host of "The Lazy Environmentalist," talks with msnbc's Willie Geist about the best ways to go green and protect the environment. Full Article Responsible Living
way There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:39:53 +0000 After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys. Full Article Beverages
way Man's subway knitting session pays off big By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:46:09 +0000 A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits. Full Article Arts & Culture
way Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:49:24 +0000 Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary. Full Article Animals
way Wayward NYC farm animals get a helping hand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:05:16 +0000 Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals. Full Article Animals
way Surprising ways animals stock up for winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:07:22 +0000 From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter. Full Article Animals
way Focusing on spending is easy way for Republicans to attack climate deals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:45:14 +0000 Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy. Full Article Politics
way 5 easy ways to use your images for good on Nature Photography Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:31:58 +0000 On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife! Full Article Arts & Culture
way 13 facts to change the way you see elephants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:18:30 +0000 The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways. Full Article Animals
way Dramatic videos capture the moment a massive iceberg breaks away from a glacier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:50:24 +0000 Researchers in Greenland are studying how warming glaciers relate to sea level rise around the world. They had a front-row seat to the Helheim glacier calving. Full Article Climate & Weather
way These students came up with an ingenious way to keep buildings cool By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:22:47 +0000 A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning. Full Article Research & Innovations
way 2012 New York Auto Show is under way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:55:16 +0000 The show opens up today for members of the media. Full Article Transportation
way 5 ways to open a bottle without a corkscrew By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:45:58 +0000 Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips. Full Article Beverages
way How to get rid of rats the right way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:54:11 +0000 Here are tips on how to prevent and get rid of rats in and around your home. Full Article At Home
way 5 ways to painlessly remove a splinter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:28:18 +0000 Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove. Full Article Protection & Safety
way NASA spacecraft to map and sample asteroid that's heading our way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:15:27 +0000 As part of its mission to analyze Bennu, OSIRIS-REx has set a new record for closest orbit of a planetary body by a spacecraft. Full Article Space
way Flex fuel vehicles may be on the way out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:31:59 +0000 A new survey shows that fewer Americans are interested in flex fuel vehicles and instead prefer fuel-efficient standard gasoline models. Full Article Transportation
way 15 sly ways supermarkets make you buy more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:18:09 +0000 Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff. Full Article Personal Finance
way 6 ways to help elephants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:22:32 +0000 With the elephant poaching epidemic running rampant, experts fear for the future of these majestic mammals. Full Article Animals
way Predator fish that walks and breathes is making headway in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:55:20 +0000 The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states. Full Article Animals
way 60 ways to live a longer life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:41:40 +0000 The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
way Hilo isn't your average Hawaiian getaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:03:28 +0000 Beautiful beaches and clear, blue waters are a part of the Big Island's geography, but so are volcanic mountains, lava fields, caves, and impossibly high waterf Full Article Travel
way Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect year-round getaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:49:54 +0000 Michigan's Upper Peninsula is one of the most rural, nature-dominated regions in the Midwest. It is virtually surrounded by Great Lakes, with Lake Superior to i Full Article Travel
way 9 ways to resist the siren call of consumerism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:18:37 +0000 These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place. Full Article Responsible Living
way 19 ways to stop creating unnecessary trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:15:42 +0000 A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle. Full Article Responsible Living
way A Kenyan monk who gave away most of his earnings just won a $1 million teaching prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:42:21 +0000 Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize. Full Article Responsible Living
way Instead of throwing away food, this Indiana school is sending it home with students By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:25:27 +0000 Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals. Full Article Responsible Living
way There's a right way to say you're sorry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:55:32 +0000 From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse. Full Article Responsible Living
way 4 ways to use green bananas that won't ripen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 19:02:37 +0000 Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn. Full Article Healthy Eating
way 9 ways to use an avocado pit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:39:42 +0000 You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas. Full Article Healthy Eating
way Astronomers find oldest stars in Milky Way By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:53:43 +0000 Astronomers have found what may be the oldest stars in the Milky Way. Full Article Space
way Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:47:08 +0000 Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads. Full Article Healthy Eating
way Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:41:06 +0000 The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide. Full Article Healthy Eating
way Is the FDA going to take away our wood-aged artisanal cheese? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:17:43 +0000 The FDA issued a statement, and then a clarification about that statement, about aging cheese on wood. What does it mean? Full Article Healthy Eating
way A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals. Full Article Healthy Spaces
way That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:40:27 +0000 The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans. Full Article Beverages
way 10 ways to dine alone, without technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:01:10 +0000 Nearly half of all meals are eaten solo, often at restaurants — meaning there are lots of opportunities. Full Article Healthy Eating
way The best ways to store every kind of produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:12:09 +0000 Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home. Full Article Healthy Eating
way The best way to remove pesticides from apples By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:18:36 +0000 The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.) Full Article Healthy Eating