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5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.




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Slash summertime cooling bills with this big-brained ceiling fan

Big Ass Fans unveils an exceptionally smart ceiling fan that learns to start to spinning the minute your sweaty bod enters a room.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to 'cool down' sunlight

Breakthrough technology that separates the heat of sunlight from the light will help to improve solar cell efficiency.



  • Research & Innovations

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Scientist to The Daily Mail: I didn't say the Earth was cooling

Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims.



  • Climate & Weather

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Organic elixirs to cool you off this summer

Try these not-too-sweet organic thirst quenchers to stay cool in hot weather.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 must-download cool car apps

With these free or cheap apps, you can drive safely, park your car without circling, find cheap gas, and locate repair shops you can trust.




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Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?



  • Climate & Weather

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Tips for cooling off this summer

With summer here, there are many ways to keep the temperature tolerable while saving money and the environment.




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Trees are the not-so-secret weapon in keeping cities cool

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees.



  • Climate & Weather

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Soon you can drive the cool electric car from 'Iron Man'

Audi’s R8 e-tron sports car is finally a reality — with almost 300 miles on a charge.




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Electric cars can help cool our cities

By reducing the urban heat island effect, mass adoption of electric vehicles may even cut our air conditioning bills.




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Which is cooler? Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Bolt

Millennials and lower-income consumers are in a buying mood. They think that brand matters, and Tesla is the ultimate brand.




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Coolio transformed into breakdancing polar bear

Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear.




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Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs

A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Chocolate taster may be the world's coolest gig

It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate.




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5 cool, eco-friendly flip-flops

Flip-flops are summer's shoe; here's how to wear them best.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Geothermal heating and cooling

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are a blend of the old and the new. An ecologically and financially-efficient option.




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Teachers: Submit your Earth Day lesson plan, win cool stuff

Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom.




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These students came up with an ingenious way to keep buildings cool

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.



  • Research & Innovations

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BRIGHTER LIVING: Stay cool and save

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: This summer, keep the house cool with these tips.



  • Remodeling & Design

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5 extraordinary works of CoolClimate art

More than 1,000 visual art submissions are narrowed down to 5 winners in a unique contest to find compelling images that can be persuasive voices for the enviro




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McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool)

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).




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Don't mix those cool copper mugs and alcohol

When copper from a mug mixes with the acids in a cocktail like a Moscow mule, copper poisoning can occur.



  • Protection & Safety

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Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.




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8 cool no-carve pumpkins you can use every year

These creative Halloween ideas don't require carving and can be used over and over again.




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10 cool things made from cardboard

Who know you could build a functional car or virtual reality goggles from cardboard?



  • Arts & Culture

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Cool roofs: Basking in reflected glory

The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red.



  • Remodeling & Design

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These sustainable wool shoes are casual, comfortable and cool

Allbirds sustainable wool shoes are disrupting the footwear market with their low-carbon style.




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New refrigerator cools food without electricity

The WindChill uses biomimicry to help preserve food in rural areas without access to electricity.



  • Research & Innovations

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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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Designers create cool hospital gowns to help sick teens feel better

Teens don’t want to be defined by what ails them, and these hospital gowns let their personalities shine.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 cool facts about Australia's mystical Uluru

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Good Web Deals: 5 Cool Online Shopping Tools

Whether you're shopping online or hitting the malls, make your holiday gift-giving easier, quicker, and cheaper this year with these five cool Web tools!




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Data Loggers: The Way to Monitor a Freezer or Cooler's Temperature

Find out the leading technology required to monitor, measure, record and document temperature. Important for those who need to need to stay below the Health Department radar.




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Keeping Your Cool When The Customer Gets Hot

Providing excellent customer service is the only way to really differentiate your company from competitors. Follow these 4 steps to elevate your customer service and relieve yourself from a great deal of stress.




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Dually Bikes™ Coolest Bike Innovation in Years

Dual Wheel Rear Tire Patented Design has Surprising Results with Initial Pilot Launch




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Kenny Chesney Teams With Engel Coolers To Keep No Shoes Nation Cool

No Shoes Nation backpacks, coolers & tumblers benefit No Shoes Reefs




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Parks Heating & Cooling Partners with the Charlotte Checkers

Parks Heating & Cooling is proud to announce that they have become an official partner of the Charlotte Checkers minor-league professional ice hockey team.




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6 DIY Tips To Cool Off Your Summer Electric Bill and Your Home!

Air conditioners make up around 50% of your home's summer energy usage! These 6 DIY tips will help reduce your home's AC energy consumption while still keeping the house cool and comfy all summer long!




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Keeping Our Cool in Space

The Two-Phase Flow investigation looks at the heat transfer characteristics of how boiling liquids turn into vapor in microgravity.




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Anytime Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Acquires ECS

Atlanta based HVAC and Plumbing Company Anytime Heating, Cooling and Plumbing acquires Engineered Comfort Specialist (ECS)




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New And Free Online Service That Can Help Millions Of Consumers Seeking Information on Freon Leak, R22, Air Purification and Cooling

Did you know that 50,000,000 million Americans suffers from allergies each year.




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North Texas Plastic Surgery Is the ONLY Beta Testing Site in All of Texas for CoolTone, the Latest Body Contouring Device from Allergan

CoolTone is FDA-cleared for tightening the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks through magnetic muscle stimulation




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Ambient Edge Receives the Kingman Daily Miner's 2017 Readers Choice Award for Heating and Cooling

Ambient Edge is one of Kingman's best-rated HVAC services companies




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Ownership of Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling Stays Within the Family

Founders of Sedro-Woolley-based Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling pass ownership to Joey Koncoski and family member, Brian Ronk




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4 Eco Services Recommends Checking Thermostat Batteries to Maintain Cool Indoor Temperatures

4 Eco Services, a local air conditioning, plumbing, and heating company, is urging homeowners to check thermostat batteries as most HVAC units are running nearly nonstop during summer months.




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Coolmuster Releases Mobile Transfer – Your Best Choice to Transfer Data from Phone to Phone Effectively

Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is newly released, aiming at helping Android and iOS device users effectively transfer files from one phone to another.




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Wixie a Cool Tool Finalist for the 2016 EdTech Digest Awards

Tech4Learning's Wixie is a finalist in the EdTech Digest Awards Program for 2016. Wixie is a cloud-based authoring tool designed for K12 education.




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Bradford Coolidge Oelman Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Mr. Oelman has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of government and public affairs




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BHS, Inc. Promotes Ken Cooley to Dealer Development Manager Position

BHS, Inc., a leading provider of material handling equipment, recently promoted internal employee Ken Cooley to the role of Dealer Development Manager.