John Platt

CAUSES jplatt SUPPORTS (3)

See all Causes

MY MOST RECENT CONTENT

'The New Normal: An Agenda for Responsible Living'

Thu, Aug 11 2011 at 10:22 AM

Author David Wann says we as a society have come to a fork in the road and have some big decisions to make. Here's how he thinks we should live today.

Should Nik Wallenda be allowed to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope?

Mon, Aug 08 2011 at 2:38 PM

The high-wire act would be the first in more than a century — if government officials let him do it.

When crop circles go high-tech

Tue, Aug 02 2011 at 12:33 PM

Physicist examines the mysterious circles created by pranksters with GPS devices and microwaves. (Or is it the work of UFOs or stoned wallabies?)

Atlanta's tree crisis: Heavy storms, drought and invasive species take their toll

Mon, Jul 25 2011 at 12:40 PM

'The City in a Forest' kicks into emergency mode as thousands of its famous trees come down.

Dangerous 'bath salts' still legal in many states

Mon, Jul 18 2011 at 11:23 AM

The substances, which are similar to synthetic marijuana, are easy to find and are said to provide a cocaine-like high.

Google's altruism after Japanese earthquake was boon to company

Fri, Jul 15 2011 at 3:50 PM

Quick action helped make the company's services vital in post-earthquake recovery efforts. Now, as it continues to map the damage, the search giant is making strides in Japan.

Hitler tried to teach dogs to speak German?

Thu, Jul 14 2011 at 11:09 AM

New book claims that Adolf Hitler created a school to teach dogs to talk, spell and fight alongside humans.

As Carmageddon approaches, Justin Bieber says don't text and drive

Tue, Jul 12 2011 at 11:20 AM

The pop star has teamed with PhoneGuard and the Remember Alex Brown Foundation to promote safe driving.

Solar Sister uses the power of the sun to empower women in the developing world

Tue, Jul 12 2011 at 10:25 AM

Using the Avon model, this nonprofit gives women and girls in Africa solar-powered lamps and a chance to succeed.

7-Eleven wants to give you a free Slurpee today

Mon, Jul 11 2011 at 9:36 AM

Can the convenience store chain beat its record of 4.5 million free Slurpees to mark the company's 84th annivesary?

Commenting (9)

A puppy's not a challenge for

Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 5:33 PM

A puppy's not a challenge for a telecommuter -- it's an opportunity! Having a dog means you need to get up every hour or two to let them out. A quick bit of exercise = better health and multiple chances each day to come back to your work with fresh eyes. Enjoy!

Iran is planning to send a

Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 1:16 PM

Iran is planning to send a monkey into space, not a chimpanzee (chimpanzees are apes). I can't find any references to the Chinese experiment you mention, so if you come up with a citation, please let us know.

Thanks, I have fixed that

Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 4:27 PM

Thanks, I have fixed that typo.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

CAUSES jplatt SUPPORTS (3)

MY MOST RECENT CONTENT

John Platt

FEATURED CAUSE

jplatt'S PLEDGES