se A windy boat ride with Soren Hermansen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:53:01 +0000 By good fortune, we happened to share our ferry to the windy, carbon-neutral island of Samso with the Danish prophet of renewable energy, Soren Hermansen, direc Full Article Research & Innovations
se 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
se 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
se Watch: BASE jumpers hurl themselves off wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 17:51:06 +0000 Anyone can jump off a building or a cliff. It takes a real green adrenaline junkie to hurl himself off a wind turbine. Full Article Energy
se Germany stakes its cleantech future on stiff sea breezes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:18:17 +0000 Germany has spent the last 5 years making solar power a mainstream business. It is poised to spend the next 10 years doing the same for offshore wind — and sh Full Article Energy
se Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:47:12 +0000 A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle Full Article Research & Innovations
se Trump resorts to temper tantrums in golf course vs. wind farm fracas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:17:28 +0000 Renowned for his levelheadedness, ability to compromise and ecological concern, Donald Trump vows to halt construction on his golf development unless the Scotti Full Article At Home
se 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
se Seals may use wind farms as hunting grounds By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:30:26 +0000 Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows. Full Article Animals
se Prince's Paisley Park could be converted into a museum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:54:30 +0000 Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland? Full Article Arts & Culture
se 19 wondrous opera houses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:42:07 +0000 From the ornate opera houses in Paris and Milan to modern ones in Sydney and China, here are 19 examples of wondrous opera houses around the world. Full Article Travel
se 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
se These wild birds fashion drumsticks and make original beats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 03:21:11 +0000 Chicks dig drummers, apparently. Full Article Animals
se 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
se 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
se Parrot throws itself a little dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 14:34:00 +0000 This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.' Full Article Pets
se Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:30:55 +0000 An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them. Full Article Arts & Culture
se Stressed dogs prefer reggae and soft rock By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:48:04 +0000 Scottish study finds that music helps dogs in kennels relax, especially if it's reggae and soft rock. Full Article Pets
se Viennese orchestra makes extraordinary music out of ordinary produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:25:39 +0000 The Vegetable Orchestra has been stunned crowds and serving soup for 17 years. Full Article Arts & Culture
se 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
se 'Gasland' sequel coming to HBO By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:56:47 +0000 Director Josh Fox lands deal with network to premiere next film in what could become a trilogy of docs on the natural gas industry. Full Article Arts & Culture
se 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
se Public water plants can't be used for fracking wastewater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:30:46 +0000 Gov. Tom Corbett takes swift action after TV investigation shows increased levels of bromide in Pennsylvania drinking water. Full Article Energy
se It's a gas: Propane car sets speed records By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:21:16 +0000 The Maxximus LNG 2000 can do zero to 60 in less than 2 seconds, and can run on propane, CNG, LNG or even gasoline. It's a showcase for the vast potential of nat Full Article Transportation
se The ballad of Sean and Yoko: Anti-fracking, for renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:20:40 +0000 The new Artists Against Fracking makes a compelling case against opening up New York state to natural gas drilling. It's fuzzier about the energy sources that c Full Article Transportation
se Trailer: Matt Damon's fracking film 'Promised Land' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:54:12 +0000 Film tells the fictional story of one small town's dealings with the natural gas industry — and the environmentalist out to stop it all from happening. Full Article Arts & Culture
se University of Tennessee gets OK for natural gas extraction on public land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:34 +0000 The school plans to fund a study on the effects of fracking by allowing the controversial extraction process to take place on 8,000 acres in Cumberland Forest. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se 'Gasland' sequel premiere sparks protests, outrage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:34:09 +0000 Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival. Full Article Arts & Culture
se 'Gasland II' sequel tells fracking's next chapter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:34:14 +0000 Director Josh Fox accuses the energy industry and politicians of failing the American people. Full Article Arts & Culture
se 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
se An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California By blog.nature.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:31:56 +0000 The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Japanese earthquake delays Nissan Leaf deliveries, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:54 +0000 In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are. Full Article Transportation
se Japanese cities hand out radiation monitors to children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:30:36 +0000 Kids living just outside the evacuation zone will be tested for cumulative radiation exposure. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
se Cable across Pacific seafloor could transform tsunami warning system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:54:07 +0000 Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Ancient 'Wave of Poseidon' was real tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:07:10 +0000 When the ocean rose up and saved a Greek town from a marauding Persian army nearly 1,500 years ago, renowned Greek historian Herodotus chalked it up to an act o Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 13:04:10 +0000 The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Largest piece of tsunami debris: Japanese dock washes ashore in Oregon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:14:03 +0000 A nearly 70-foot-long dock floated onto an Oregon beach after being torn loose from a fishing port in Japan after the tsunami. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Too many nuclear plants located in tsunami risk zones, say researchers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:29:28 +0000 A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se What caused the Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:25:01 +0000 The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se What caused Britain's tsunami? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:48:45 +0000 A tsunami that struck the UK in 2011 was caused by a storm roiling the ocean hundreds of miles away Full Article Climate & Weather
se Tsunamiball: A handcrafted wooden vessel for riding out unlikely disasters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:19:44 +0000 Meet Chris Robinson, an average California dad who just happens to be constructing a 22-foot-long tsunami escape pod out of plywood in his backyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Radioactive wild boars wreak havoc on Japanese farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:16:25 +0000 Nuclear fallout has benefitted the beasts, considered as both tasty and fearsome in Japanese culture. Full Article Animals
se The Sustainable Forestry Initiative invests in community and conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 17:20:42 +0000 Forest certification program announces its new Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant program. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Your choices matter, even if the consequences are hidden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:11:47 +0000 The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard. Full Article Healthy Eating
se Pluto's moons pose risk for NASA's New Horizons craft By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:51:08 +0000 The moons of Pluto, and a potential set of rings, may create dangerous debris zones for a NASA spacecraft currently speeding toward the distant world, researche Full Article Space
se NASA selects nickname for next celestial target By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:11:11 +0000 NASA asked the internet for help in choosing a nickname for the Kuiper Belt object named '(486958) 2014 MU69.' Full Article Space
se Evergreen homes: House of the Immediate Future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:00:36 +0000 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, Habitat for Humanity constructs a prefab-hybrid home that incorporates various future-t Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Sunset uncorks Breezehouse for tours in Sonoma By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:30:40 +0000 Appealing to both storage-conscious oenophiles and fans of modular green building alike, Sunset's 2012 Idea House, a next-generation Breezehouse from Blu Homes, Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Big business for Miami-based purveyor of prefab micro-homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:31:58 +0000 The Miami Herald profiles Cabin Fever, a Little Haiti-based prefab firm specializing in versatile and affordable micro-dwellings that have a growing fanbase acr Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Sweden's Mini House 2.0 offers speed, sustainability and style in spades By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:44:46 +0000 At 15 square meters with an equal amount of outdoor living space, Jonas Wagell's flat-packed Mini House 2.0 is a lovely prefab retreat that can be assembled in Full Article Remodeling & Design