y 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
y 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
y 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
y Here's your new favorite Christmas song, according to science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:15:23 +0000 'Love's Not Just For Christmas' has all the elements of a great holiday tune — except for Michael Bublé. Full Article Family Activities
y Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! A degree in yodeling awaits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:06:30 +0000 The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is offering bachelor's and master's degrees in yodeling. Full Article Arts & Culture
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y How a stray cat and music changed this man's outlook on life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:20:12 +0000 A stray cat helped Sarper Duman recover from depression, and now he helps other strays and plays piano for them. Full Article Pets
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Fracking disclosure tested by recent spill in Pennsylvania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 22:16:35 +0000 Despite leading the charge for voluntary disclosure of fracking chemicals, Chesapeake Energy is now resisting revealing what was spilled during a blowout in Pen Full Article Energy
y Study links flammable tap water to fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 15:38:25 +0000 When the documentary 'Gasland' revealed an instance of flaming tap water, the gas industry tried to debunk it. A peer-reviewed study now confirms the finding. Full Article Energy
y Celebs say 'don't frack with NYC water' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:23:42 +0000 In a new video, celebrities team up to raise awareness about why we should be concerned about natural gas extraction in the Northeast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y N.Y. to lift fracking ban: 3 quick thoughts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:21:50 +0000 Gov. Andrew Cuomo will recommend ending a ban on most horizontal drilling, according to reports. Here are three quick things to consider about the plan. Full Article Energy
y 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
y Congratulations to Josh Fox for winning an Emmy for 'Gasland'! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:43:00 +0000 Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is. Full Article Energy
y SOTU 2012: Obama touts old, new energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:07:28 +0000 In his State of the Union speech, Obama unveils plans to expand U.S. oil and gas production, but vows not to 'walk away from the promise of clean energy.' Full Article Politics
y 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
y Fracking injection process linked to scores of earthquakes, new study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:20:54 +0000 Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 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
y 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
y Fracking waste: Is it safe to ship by barge? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:30:30 +0000 The Coast Guard is investigating a proposal to ship hydraulic fracturing 'fracking' wastewater on the Ohio River. Full Article Energy
y Gas explosion injures at least 14 in Kansas City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:45:59 +0000 Authorities are still searching for possible victims after a natural gas explosion outside a popular restaurant sparked. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 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
y Fracking companies are exploiting the Amish, say reports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:58:20 +0000 The Amish religion forbids lawsuits, locking families into deals that are often not in their favor. Full Article Energy
y Warren Buffett could soon own the largest energy holding company in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:47:05 +0000 Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help. Full Article Energy
y Why you should care about the looming helium shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:19:42 +0000 The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Old, leaky gas lines lurk below U.S. cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:42:54 +0000 Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem. Full Article Protection & Safety
y Giant hole mysteriously forms in Siberia, and nobody knows why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:35:16 +0000 The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 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
y 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
y Dog stands by injured canine friend in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:21:30 +0000 A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic. Full Article Pets
y 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
y Ann Coulter says radiation is good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:05:07 +0000 In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, conservative author Ann Coulter tells Bill O'Reilly that radiation is actually beneficial to humans. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y 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
y What we learned from Japan's deadly earthquake: One year later By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:01:00 +0000 In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 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
y 7 ways the quake in Japan shook the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:37:20 +0000 OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:11:30 +0000 The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y How wave shapes can explain why tsunamis are so devastating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:55:25 +0000 X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 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
y East Coast faces variety of tsunami threats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:55:55 +0000 Although the risk is small, tsunamis are possible on the East Coast of the United States from a variety of sources. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Tohoku quake and tsunami: Marine ecosystems took a huge hit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:08:01 +0000 The devastating earthquake that ravaged Japan in 2011 may have also wreaked havoc on vital fisheries. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:07:01 +0000 Two years after a deadly tsunami swept ashore in Japan, killing more than 15,000 people, solemn reminders of the disaster are still washing ashore. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:25:30 +0000 March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing. Full Article Wilderness & Resources