vi Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:08:38 +0000 EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate? Full Article Protection & Safety
vi 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
vi Just seeing nature may curb unhealthy cravings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:54:50 +0000 If you have an outdoor view, you're getting the benefit of Mother Nature. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
vi What are the benefits of vitamin D? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:33:07 +0000 Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
vi Prevent memory loss by protecting your hearing and vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:18:35 +0000 Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
vi Book review: 'The Art of Eating In' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:50:28 +0000 Cathy Erway’s personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic. Full Article Healthy Eating
vi Compostable tableware for Thanksgiving dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:36:44 +0000 7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly. Full Article Beverages
vi Eataly: New York City's divine Italian eating emporium By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:56:33 +0000 This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it. Full Article Healthy Eating
vi Restaurants: Village Whiskey in Philadelphia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:12:32 +0000 Iron Chef Jose Garces’ whiskey bar in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia serves a sustainable burger and fries that are worth the wait. Full Article Healthy Eating
vi Restaurant review: New York City's Gramercy Tavern By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:26:39 +0000 Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC. Full Article Healthy Eating
vi Online reviews, a new form of extortion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:42:39 +0000 A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews. Full Article Healthy Eating
vi A scary haircut for the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:41:46 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger sent her hair in to get tested for mercury levels — and waited with bated breath to get the results. How would your hair score? Full Article Responsible Living
vi Memorial service to be held for slain Oregon bees in Target parking lot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:31:03 +0000 A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store. Full Article Animals
vi Studies provide clues into colony collapse disorder and other bee deaths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:21:35 +0000 Meanwhile, a new Bayer-funded study disputes that its pesticide is killing bees. Full Article Animals
vi Bee crisis linked to virus spread by humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 20:54:07 +0000 A new study concludes humans have accidentally spread a virus and parasite that are obliterating bees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
vi Is milkweed really the key to saving monarchs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 05:00:15 +0000 It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
vi Green States: The environmental Mount Rushmore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 May 2010 21:45:29 +0000 It's what you've been waiting for. Peter Dykstra lists his picks for America’s nine greatest environmental heroes. Full Article Research & Innovations
vi Beer maker donates big bucks to water-saving toilet brick startup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:11:44 +0000 Shock Top saves cheeky/ingenious conservation startup Drop-A-Brick from sinking. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
vi Water-conserving Nebia shower system is the toast of Silicon Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:48:29 +0000 Sure, it's backed by Apple's Tim Cook. But would you spend $300 on a shower apparatus? Full Article Research & Innovations
vi Run wild in this Chinese landscape pavilion that mimics a meandering river By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:34:06 +0000 'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
vi Budweiser is removing trees, and it's a good thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:13:18 +0000 It might seem counterintuitive, but Anheuser-Busch and The Nature Conservancy are working together to protect a Colorado watershed by cutting down trees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
vi Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:52:34 +0000 Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves. Full Article Research & Innovations
vi New solar device pulls water from desert air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:08:31 +0000 With only the sun for energy, it can collect 3 liters of water a day. Full Article Research & Innovations
vi Vatican turns off iconic fountains in sign of water-saving solidarity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:23:53 +0000 With Italy facing severe drought conditions, the Vatican has turned off its iconic fountains for the first time in living memory to help save water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
vi Groundwater is an 'environmental time bomb' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:28:55 +0000 Scientists report that it could take 100 years for the world's groundwater supplies to respond to climate change, potentially leaving populations without water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
vi Cranky and unmotivated? Watch a cat video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:58:58 +0000 Research says they not only improve your mood, but also your ability to concentrate. Full Article Pets
vi What are thought viruses? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:44:46 +0000 Like the flu, some ideas get a foothold in our heads and then we propagate it. And now with social media, you subject yourself to everyone's thought germs. Full Article Arts & Culture
vi San Juan Islanders build Internet service from scratch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:03:32 +0000 When people get together and share knowledge and resources, they can do wonders. Full Article Computers
vi Gmail plug-in means never having to say you're sorry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:26:03 +0000 Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies. Full Article Computers
vi 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
vi Are we living in 'The Matrix'? These quantum physicists think they know the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Oct 2017 16:17:05 +0000 Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity. Full Article Computers
vi 'Completely new form of 3-D vision' found in praying mantises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:10:24 +0000 Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots. Full Article Research & Innovations
vi 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
vi Businesses maintain green giving goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:16:09 +0000 Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009. Full Article Green Workplace
vi Baugruppen: It's a cooperative living concept, and it's perfect for boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:07:30 +0000 This German concept of cooperative living could be a great alternative to the retirement community. Full Article Remodeling & Design
vi Review: The Conscious Box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:51:57 +0000 The Conscious Box delivers new greener goods and goodies to your doorstep every month for around the price of two tickets to the movies. Full Article Responsible Living
vi Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks bright By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:30:12 +0000 It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging. Full Article Animals
vi These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:59:48 +0000 Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island. Full Article Animals
vi Philadelphia's clever 'Uwishunu's Philly 101' video series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:06:45 +0000 In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew. Full Article Travel
vi Noble Vines 337: Sustainable cabernet sauvignon for burgers and steaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2013 16:39:50 +0000 For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds. Full Article Beverages
vi Why healthy fast-food restaurants are thriving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:42:11 +0000 Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
vi Tips for video conferencing job interviews By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:12:43 +0000 As testaments to the advantages of virtual interviews continue to grow at the same time as concerns about the economy and the environment increase, what was onc Full Article Research & Innovations
vi 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
vi 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
vi Apple defends decision to leave environmental program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:34:37 +0000 Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper Full Article Computers
vi Researchers use sound waves to levitate objects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:29:49 +0000 Like magic, sound waves have the ability to manipulate objects suspended in midair. Full Article Research & Innovations
vi 6 visionary transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:39:43 +0000 Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures. Full Article Transportation
vi 3-D printing ... inside a moving delivery truck? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:47:31 +0000 Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster. Full Article Computers
vi 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
vi MNN Nest pledge: 'I will read three environmentally themed books this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:17:20 +0000 Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit. Full Article Responsible Living