b Fish hold the key to better wind farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:14:32 +0000 Wind farm power is significantly limited by how close one turbine can be to another. But a fish-like configuration could change all of that. Full Article Energy
b President Obama visits wind turbine plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:07:12 +0000 Video: President visits a wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Iowa and discusses how the administration's clean energy investments are creating jobs and i Full Article Politics
b Alpha Ventus: Germany cuts the ribbon on offshore wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:26:26 +0000 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. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Mighty wind: Cape project wins approval, but opposition is still full of hot air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:12:31 +0000 Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines -- Full Article Transportation
b Minneapolis college plans to be emissions-free by 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:30:55 +0000 Augsburg College is now the largest purchaser of wind energy from Xcel's Wind Source, the biggest provider in the U.S. Full Article Energy
b Turbine blades are impossibly long By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:31:47 +0000 I knew wind turbine blades were long, but who knew they could be THIS long!? Full Article Energy
b Military has become tough opponent of wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:38:41 +0000 Outdated technologies blamed for wind power's interference with radar systems.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
b About wind turbines: Where do I mount one? By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:27:06 +0000 About wind turbines. Efficiency, safety and neighbors are key issues for wind power siting. Full Article At Home
b Watch: A wind turbine goes up in Rhode Island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:48:57 +0000 Strong winds make for a great place to operate a wind turbine but a lousy location to put one up. Full Article Energy
b 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
b Wind power favored by Wisconsin voters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:03:25 +0000 Poll numbers show that if wind would run for office in Wisconsin, it would beat almost all major candidates already elected to office. Full Article Politics
b 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
b 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
b 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
b Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:59:44 +0000 Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates. Full Article Energy
b 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
b How would you spend $7 billion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:48:06 +0000 Two proposed energy projects (each with a $7 billion price tag) present two very different directions for America's future. Which would you choose? Full Article Energy
b Watch: A green job with a view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:29:57 +0000 Wind turbine technicians can spend their work day suspended hundreds of feet above the ground. Full Article Green Workplace
b Vestas will reduce workforce by 10% By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:44:36 +0000 Planned cuts will eliminate 2,335 wind industry jobs. Full Article Green Workplace
b Science helps bats navigate wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:03:23 +0000 Researchers have developed an interactive tool that uses bat calls and local environmental conditions to help wind farms reduce bat fatalities while still runni Full Article Energy
b 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
b The week in review for Big Renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:23:37 +0000 A striking infographic demonstrates the latent power of Big Solar in the United States. A powerful image from the Irish Sea illustrates the staggering scale of Full Article Energy
b Will Alec Baldwin's own NIMBY-ism thwart his wind turbine plans? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:43 +0000 Alec Baldwin champions both renewable energy and the preservation of East Hampton, N.Y., with equal passion. So how will things play out now that the actor has Full Article At Home
b 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
b Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:18:29 +0000 Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes. Full Article Research & Innovations
b 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
b The bird songs behind 'The 12 Days of Christmas' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:45:57 +0000 The various feathered gifts from the popular Christmas song deserve a closer look (and listen). Full Article Animals
b Drone swarm dances to Beethoven's 5th By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:24:31 +0000 The record-breaking synchronized dance of 100 drones is unlike anything you've ever seen. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Unexplained 'space music' heard by astronauts on far side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:37:35 +0000 Newly unclassified recordings reveal eerie radio sounds heard during an Apollo mission that weren't coming from Earth. Full Article Space
b Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a late note for school By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:34:27 +0000 The Bruce just delivered the ultimate excuse for 9-year-old Xabi Glovsky. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 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
b 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
b 'A Star-Spangled Story' about a flag, a song and a war By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:14:30 +0000 Smithsonian Channel special celebrates the surprising history behind the flag that inspired our national anthem more than 200 years ago. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Iceland embraces slow TV trend with leisurely 24-hour drive around the country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:35:05 +0000 Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Music enhances the taste of beer, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:32:52 +0000 Many people like to imbibe when listening to music, and now we know the sensory experiences may be linked, finds study in Frontiers in Psychology. Full Article Beverages
b Don't like music? Might be a blood flow problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:03:33 +0000 New research finds that people who don't like music might have lower blood flow in certain parts of their brains. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b 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
b 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
b 9 eerily beautiful songs of night birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 15:24:36 +0000 Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear. Full Article Animals
b Exhibit tracks Europe's ancient music journey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:45:09 +0000 The European Music Archaeology Project's 'Archaeomusica: The Sounds and Music of Ancient Europe' givers visitors an idea of Europe's old sounds. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 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
b 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
b This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:00:01 +0000 Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues. Full Article Pets
b Holiday jingles may be hurting our brains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:15:32 +0000 Music can get people into the spirit of the season — as long as they have opportunities to escape it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
b This is your brain on jazz By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:21:20 +0000 A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 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
b 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
b 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
b Watch 28 trombones gracefully cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:46:00 +0000 You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 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