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Medicinal mushrooms are the new turmeric

Mushrooms are the latest functional food shown to have science-backed health benefits beyond nutrients. Here are 5 to add to your must-eat list.




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Famous rescue dog Frida earns her retirement

Search and rescue dog Frida became an online hero after rescuing many lives, and now it's time for her to take it easy.




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Exploring yoga styles: What is Bikram yoga?

How is Bikram yoga like — and unlike — other hot styles of yoga? Bikram refers to the style of yoga popularized by yoga master Bikram Choudhury, which inclu



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How to find the right yoga teacher for you

Yoga teachers vary in style and substance. Here's how to find the right teacher for your level and personality, by answering questions about your best learning



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Is yoga e-learning right for me?

Has eLearning gone from the boardroom to the yoga mat? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of ditching the studio to practice at home.



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Yoga increasing in popularity among home-schoolers

Yoga studios around the country are scrambling to add daytime classes for kids to meet the demands of home-school families.




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Is prenatal yoga right for you?

Reduced stress and increased self-awareness are just two benefits of starting prenatal yoga, or maintaining an existing practice.



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Which meditation technique is right for you?

By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.



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A reluctant spring: Yoga poses to shake off winter

For a smooth transition between the seasons, try these cleansing asanas.



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Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians'

Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets.



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The rise of Broga

Yoga isn't just for the ladies — and marketers know it.



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How to train for 'American Ninja Warrior'

Modern exercise tends to put health before stealth, but both are necessary for anyone who wants to become a ninja.



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Yoga effective against arthritis pain, study shows

Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels.



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Film decries Canadian oil mining

‘Dirty Oil’ slams Canada’s oil extraction industry, calling it one of the world’s most polluting industrial projects.



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Pelosi's trip north of the border comes at energy crossroads

Oil sands, international relations and energy policy make for a touchy visit in Ottawa.




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Daryl Hannah arrested during White House protest

Actress one of 100 people detained today while protesting the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline.



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Could pipeline money bias Susan Rice?

The U.N. ambassador is considered a top candidate for secretary of State, but her stock in the firm behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline has raised eyebrows.




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InsideClimate News wins Pulitzer Prize for oil spill reporting

Reporters for the online, nonprofit news site spent seven months reporting on tar-sands oil spill in Michigan.



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A windy boat ride with Soren Hermansen

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



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Siemens brings green jobs to KS town

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




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Proposed Cape Cod wind farm halted by Native Americans

Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes.




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Alpha Ventus: Germany cuts the ribbon on offshore wind

12 shiny new off-shore turbines in Germany are a reminder of just how far behind the U.S. lags in race for clean offshore energy.



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Power from New York City's East River?

Dean Corren's vision of a greener world includes using New York City's East River to produce electricity. As technology director at Verdant Power, he's trying t




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U.S. wind industry drifts South

The American Wind Energy Association's Peter Kelley tells MNN how a Southern breeze could lift the region and the industry.




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Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven?

Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes.



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The bird songs behind 'The 12 Days of Christmas'

The various feathered gifts from the popular Christmas song deserve a closer look (and listen).




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This gorgeous cricket chorus sounds like humans singing a haunting song

Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human.




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Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a late note for school

The Bruce just delivered the ultimate excuse for 9-year-old Xabi Glovsky.



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9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals

Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are!




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Prince's Paisley Park could be converted into a museum

Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland?



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Iceland embraces slow TV trend with leisurely 24-hour drive around the country

Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television.



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8 inspiring renditions of the national anthem

We dare you to keep a dry eye as you watch these amazing and emotional performances of our national anthem.



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How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound

The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium.



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9 eerily beautiful songs of night birds

Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear.




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These wild birds fashion drumsticks and make original beats

Chicks dig drummers, apparently.




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Swedish choir sings Christmas carols like goats

The quirky cover of Christmas tunes was designed to to highlight the importance of goats in poverty-stricken societies.



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Here's your new favorite Christmas song, according to science

'Love's Not Just For Christmas' has all the elements of a great holiday tune — except for Michael Bublé.




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What happens to your hearing at a music festival?

For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music.



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Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance

An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them.



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Paul Barton brings his music, and a moment of peace, to rescued elephants

Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest.




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Christmas comes early with this a cappella version of 'Little Drummer Boy'

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.



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Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea

New research suggests listening to music kills creativity.




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Libya's turmoil brings big questions for American oil prices

New problem in the Middle East is likely to raise old political arguments in Washington.




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Report: Methane from fracking has large greenhouse footprint

A group of researchers at Cornell University finds that natural gas may not be as clean as originally thought.




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4 things I learned at this week's fracking hearings

A congressional hearing on the safety of hyrdo-fracking revealed a few rifts on Capitol HIll.




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Honda's got the only CNG vehicle in America

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




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Watch: President Obama on American energy

The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina.




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The big rigs run on natural gas

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Methane, ethane and propane found in drinking water near fracking sites

A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised.




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Latest blowout highlights Gulf drilling dangers

Workers fled the leaking gas well hours before it caught fire, once again shedding light on the Gulf of Mexico's risky relationship with offshore drilling.