al Shake off the bah-humbugs with Dial-a-Carol By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:07:43 +0000 Need holiday cheer? Call Dial-a-Carol 24/7 for a festive boost. Full Article Family Activities
al 9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:00:00 +0000 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! Full Article Family Activities
al 5 fascinating folk vocal traditions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:48:04 +0000 From the Haka in New Zealand to the Klapa in Croatia, the earliest music traditions relied on the human voice alone. Full Article Arts & Culture
al 8 inspiring renditions of the national anthem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:37:42 +0000 We dare you to keep a dry eye as you watch these amazing and emotional performances of our national anthem. Full Article Arts & Culture
al How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:36:33 +0000 The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium. Full Article Arts & Culture
al 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
al 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
al 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
al What happens to your hearing at a music festival? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:11:07 +0000 For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al 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
al Coal-fired power plants: A thing of the past? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:13:36 +0000 A compromise in Washington state may be the example for the rest of the country to follow when it comes to cleaning up our energy sources. Full Article Energy
al Wind and natural gas team up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:55:18 +0000 Wind energy and natural gas could be a formidable solution for America's energy problem. Full Article Energy
al Mark Ruffalo to receive prestigious green award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:08:42 +0000 Actor to be honored during Global Green's 15th Annual Millennium Awards for his work in fighting for a ban on hydrofracking. Full Article Arts & Culture
al 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
al The dangers of natural gas: Infographic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:17:09 +0000 Although natural gas is considered comparably safer and better for the planet than other fossil fuels, there are drawbacks. Full Article Energy
al 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
al Lady Gaga backs Yoko Ono's anti-fracking coalition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:20:46 +0000 Pop star and social media powerhouse Lady Gaga encourages her millions of fans to support Yoko Ono's Artists Against Fracking campaign in New York. Full Article Arts & Culture
al Warren Buffett's BNSF to test natural gas-powered trains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:52:46 +0000 Meanwhile, increasing domestic oil production (and shipping it by rail) is expected to spur the billionaire's profits. Full Article Transportation
al 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
al The big rigs run on natural gas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:15:24 +0000 natural gas trucks Full Article Transportation
al 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
al New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:55:05 +0000 A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa. Full Article Travel
al 'Hereafter' tsunami scene prompts recall from Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:08:29 +0000 Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week. Full Article Arts & Culture
al Was Discovery 'too soon' on disaster special promo? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:13:37 +0000 'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan. Full Article Arts & Culture
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al New evidence for ancient Alaskan tsunamis found By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 14:21:12 +0000 This century's deadly tsunamis kicked off an intense search for buried clues to prehistoric killer waves along Alaska's southern shores. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al 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
al 2011 Japan tsunami unleashed ozone-destroying chemicals By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:33:38 +0000 The 2011 tsunami that struck Japan released thousands of tons of ozone-destroying chemicals and greenhouse gases into the air. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al How to find environmentally friendly wood By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:59:26 +0000 Some lumber is not eco-friendly; the trick is to find sustainable forests and other alternatives. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Forest and paper industry group announces new sustainability goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:16:55 +0000 The American Forest & Paper Association announced today an ambitious set of sustainability goals for its member organizations to aim for by 2020. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Tropical forest management improving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:30:33 +0000 A new report suggests that while many countries are getting better at managing their tropical forests, deforestation remains a very real danger. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Inexpensive alternative in beetle-kill lumber By www.networx.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:02:10 +0000 The gradual recovery of the building and remodeling industries is being slowed by high prices for lumber. However, there is a plentiful, sustainable alternative Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Marijuana growers may be destroying national forests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:12:05 +0000 Marijuana smokers might praise their drug of choice as "natural," but pot growers in national forests all over the country have caused "severe" damage to these Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al 5 things the Pluto flyby could reveal about Earth By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:07:16 +0000 Here are five things researchers can learn about Earth by studying the dwarf planet Pluto. Full Article Space
al New Pluto photos reveal a myriad of mysteries By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:56:44 +0000 Scientists are stunned at the incredible new images of the surface of Pluto, its largest moon Charon and its farthest-flung moon Hydra. Full Article Space
al 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
al Czechmate: Tiny prefab retreat allows for glorious, grid-free independence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:28:33 +0000 From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence' Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Southern California's first Blu Home prefab unfolded in Joshua Tree By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:18:13 +0000 With Sonoma County in the bag, affordable prefab builder Blu Homes unveils its first project in Southern California: a remote, low-impact desert retreat owned b Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Photos: Hudson Valley Breezehouse opens for business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:08:08 +0000 Snow and near sub-zero temps didn't prevent a horde of prefab admirers — including this blogger — from welcoming Breezehouse to the East Coast. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Traditional Canadian guest bunkhouse goes prefab with Bunkie Co. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:02:53 +0000 Two Ontario firms team up to create a charming sleeping cottage concept that's more akin to a giant piece of furniture than an actual small-scale structure. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Fluoride, prefab and Sudden Valley's finest [Weekend link clump] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 May 2013 16:35:23 +0000 This weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!) and Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city. Full Article At Home
al With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:35:15 +0000 Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al ÁPH80: A prefab cabin from Spain that's clean, calming and compact By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic). Full Article Remodeling & Design
al From Spain, a minimalist micro-home that's the 'extreme of abstraction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:30:01 +0000 Watch a tiny prefab home be 'dropped' into a vacant lot outside of Madrid with not much more than an electric screwdriver and a crane. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:07:03 +0000 A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ... Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Extravagance on ice: Traditional fish houses go high-end By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:30:04 +0000 The flashy and fancy new breed of ice fishing shacks are extravagant enough to make grandpa drop his hand auger in disbelief. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al Rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed prefab for sale in Hudson Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:33:28 +0000 In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market. Full Article Remodeling & Design