me Yoga instructor helps heal the nation's capital, one stretch at a time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:16:03 +0000 Deb Berlin is determined to soothe frayed nerves in Washington, D.C., through yoga, a practice she picked up in her teens. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Mindfulness meditation may reduce anxiety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:20:36 +0000 In a new study, participants who paid attention to their physical and mental feelings showed small but meaningful reductions in anxiety, depression and pain. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Russell Simmons says meditation is the key to greater happiness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:46:40 +0000 Business magnate shares the benefits and practice of daily meditation in his new book 'Success Through Stillness.' Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Mindfulness meditation may reduce drug user relapse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:50:07 +0000 Meditation sessions to promote self awareness may have an enduring effect on curbing substance abuse. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Which meditation technique is right for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:19:43 +0000 By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me How Ted Ligety helped me reach yoga gold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:39:16 +0000 On a journey to learn how to ski, keeping one mantra in mind helped this writer merge a beginner's mind with mastery. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:43:53 +0000 Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me How to train for 'American Ninja Warrior' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:45:57 +0000 Modern exercise tends to put health before stealth, but both are necessary for anyone who wants to become a ninja. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:30:03 +0000 New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Why are yoga poses named after animals? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me If you want to be a better person, you're going to have to do more than meditate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:25:11 +0000 Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me What 3 months of yoga and meditation will do for your body By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:41:29 +0000 Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Why it's OK to practice distracted meditation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:19:13 +0000 Meditation still works even if you can't completely clear your mind of distractions. Just keep gently pushing those thoughts away. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Pelosi's trip north of the border comes at energy crossroads By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:17:13 +0000 Oil sands, international relations and energy policy make for a touchy visit in Ottawa. Full Article Politics
me Environmental groups says stay out of Alberta By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:59:00 +0000 Until oil sand situation is dealt with, 'Rethink Alberta' says tourists should travel elsewhere. Full Article Energy
me James Cameron on Canada's oil sands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:00:52 +0000 With a story similar to "Avatar," film director James Cameron now finds himself on the side of native people in Canada's oil sands region, where their way of li Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Big Oil borrows Pixar name from Disney By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:19:17 +0000 Pixar Petroleum will manage the oil sands business for Paramount Resources, which has a long history of lifting names from Hollywood. Full Article Energy
me Senators take note... 500,000 petitions in 8 hours means you're being watched By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:48:18 +0000 Senators tried (again) to sneak a last-minute approval for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline into a new transportation bill. But a record-setting 500,000 s Full Article Politics
me Giant squid caught on camera in U.S. waters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:41:58 +0000 Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent. Full Article Animals
me Astonished divers come across a massive jellyfish off the coast of England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:32:46 +0000 Divers enjoy a swim alongside a human-sized jellyfish near Cornwall, England. Full Article Animals
me Two wind turbines self-destruct in same week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:26 +0000 Turbines in Denmark and Sweden throw off blades — a rare event, but one to consider as alternative energy use grows across globe. Full Article Energy
me Siemens brings green jobs to KS town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Siemens recently broke ground on a wind power nacelle production facility in Hutchinson, Kansas; the facility will bring more than 400 green-collar jobs to the Full Article Green Workplace
me Proposed Cape Cod wind farm halted by Native Americans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:23:03 +0000 Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes. Full Article Energy
me Military has become tough opponent of wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:38:41 +0000 Outdated technologies blamed for wind power's interference with radar systems. Full Article Research & Innovations
me The Greenerator: Personal, renewable apartment power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:50:50 +0000 Jonathan Globerson's Greenerator concept allows apartment dwellers to harvest their own wind and solar energy from the comfort of their own balconies. But would Full Article At Home
me It looks like we're going to need a bigger cart: Wind turbines come to Home Depot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:00:53 +0000 Select Home Depot stores across 6 states are now selling the Skystream 3.7, a personal wind turbine that's quiet, compact and capable of producing up to 400 kWh Full Article At Home
me DOL publishes green jobs guide for women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:23:28 +0000 The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau publishes an online guide for women searching for a green job. Full Article Green Workplace
me Colbert discusses 'Wind Turbine Syndrome' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:49:03 +0000 Comedian describes the litany of health issues claimed by people living near wind turbines - which includes, of all things, herpes. Full Article Arts & Culture
me This scientist says Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' is the happiest song ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:57:42 +0000 Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula? Full Article Arts & Culture
me Cassettes are making a comeback! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:44:02 +0000 Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally. Full Article Arts & Culture
me McDonald's serves Mozart to customers looking for a side of mayhem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:31:53 +0000 Faced with restaurant-clearing brawls, McDonalds is testing classical music on late-night patrons. Full Article Healthy Spaces
me Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:12:42 +0000 Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs. Full Article Pets
me Paul Barton brings his music, and a moment of peace, to rescued elephants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:32:19 +0000 Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest. Full Article Animals
me Christmas comes early with this a cappella version of 'Little Drummer Boy' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:59:39 +0000 You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for. Full Article Arts & Culture
me Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:22:00 +0000 New research suggests listening to music kills creativity. Full Article Healthy Spaces
me Boy's awesome reaction to live orchestra sparks a search for his identity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 20:20:01 +0000 A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction. Full Article Arts & Culture
me Libya's turmoil brings big questions for American oil prices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:27:39 +0000 New problem in the Middle East is likely to raise old political arguments in Washington. Full Article Energy
me A huge fracking mess By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:15:41 +0000 Lax regulations, radioactivity and serious concerns about water contamination uncovered as part of New York Times investigation. Full Article Politics
me Following Arkansas quake, regulators call time out on fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:29:51 +0000 Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Report: Methane from fracking has large greenhouse footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:39:18 +0000 A group of researchers at Cornell University finds that natural gas may not be as clean as originally thought. Full Article Energy
me Ron Paul's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:10:18 +0000 Ron Paul has been a vocal figure in American politics since 1977, and he has developed a lengthy record on energy and environmental policy. Full Article Politics
me Honda's got the only CNG vehicle in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:44:56 +0000 Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG Full Article Transportation
me Watch: President Obama on American energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:08:50 +0000 The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina. Full Article Personal Finance
me Methane, ethane and propane found in drinking water near fracking sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:51:01 +0000 A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised. Full Article Energy
me Shh! Settlement bans two kids from talking about fracking – for life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:39:00 +0000 Two Pennsylvania children, ages 7 and 10 have been permanently banned from talking about fracking. Full Article Energy
me Are abandoned oil and gas wells dumping methane into the atmosphere? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:28:43 +0000 Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere. Full Article Energy
me Rare 'merging tsunami' contributed to Japan destruction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:07:22 +0000 The massive tsunami generated by the March 2011 earthquake off the coast of northeastern Japan was a "merging tsunami" — a type of tsunami long thought to exi Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me In post-tsunami Japan, Zen meets zeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:42:48 +0000 One year after Japan's tragic earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, its 'gaman' spirit of patience is growing more proactive. Full Article Protection & Safety
me Landslide-driven megatsunamis threaten Hawaii By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:15:44 +0000 Scientists discover that massive volcanic landslides have caused megatsunamis to strike the coasts of Hawaii throughout history, causing widespread destruction Full Article Climate & Weather
me Fukushima radiation leak the same as 76 million bananas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:49:02 +0000 An odd, fruity equation provides perspective on the amount of radioactive water leaking into the Pacific. Full Article Wilderness & Resources