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This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave

Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues.




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Parrot throws itself a little dance party

This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.'




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Holiday jingles may be hurting our brains

Music can get people into the spirit of the season — as long as they have opportunities to escape it.




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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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Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! A degree in yodeling awaits

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is offering bachelor's and master's degrees in yodeling.



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This is your brain on jazz

A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music.



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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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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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How a stray cat and music changed this man's outlook on life

A stray cat helped Sarper Duman recover from depression, and now he helps other strays and plays piano for them.




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Watch 28 trombones gracefully cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones.



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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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Viennese orchestra makes extraordinary music out of ordinary produce

The Vegetable Orchestra has been stunned crowds and serving soup for 17 years.



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Boy's awesome reaction to live orchestra sparks a search for his identity

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.



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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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Fracking disclosure tested by recent spill in Pennsylvania

Despite leading the charge for voluntary disclosure of fracking chemicals, Chesapeake Energy is now resisting revealing what was spilled during a blowout in Pen




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Study links flammable tap water to fracking

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.




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Celebs say 'don't frack with NYC water'

In a new video, celebrities team up to raise awareness about why we should be concerned about natural gas extraction in the Northeast.



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N.Y. to lift fracking ban: 3 quick thoughts

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.




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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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Congratulations to Josh Fox for winning an Emmy for 'Gasland'!

Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is.




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SOTU 2012: Obama touts old, new energy

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.'




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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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Fracking injection process linked to scores of earthquakes, new study finds

Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a



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The ballad of Sean and Yoko: Anti-fracking, for renewables

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




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Lady Gaga backs Yoko Ono's anti-fracking coalition

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.



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Fracking waste: Is it safe to ship by barge?

The Coast Guard is investigating a proposal to ship hydraulic fracturing 'fracking' wastewater on the Ohio River.




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Gas explosion injures at least 14 in Kansas City

Authorities are still searching for possible victims after a natural gas explosion outside a popular restaurant sparked.



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University of Tennessee gets OK for natural gas extraction on public land

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.



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Fracking companies are exploiting the Amish, say reports

The Amish religion forbids lawsuits, locking families into deals that are often not in their favor.




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Warren Buffett could soon own the largest energy holding company in the U.S.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help.




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Why you should care about the looming helium shortage

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.



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Old, leaky gas lines lurk below U.S. cities

Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem.



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Giant hole mysteriously forms in Siberia, and nobody knows why

The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world."



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New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave

A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa.




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Was Discovery 'too soon' on disaster special promo?

'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan.



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Dog stands by injured canine friend in Japan

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.




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An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California

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



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Ann Coulter says radiation is good for you

In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, conservative author Ann Coulter tells Bill O'Reilly that radiation is actually beneficial to humans.



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Japanese earthquake delays Nissan Leaf deliveries, and more

In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are.




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What we learned from Japan's deadly earthquake: One year later

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



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Cable across Pacific seafloor could transform tsunami warning system

Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and



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7 ways the quake in Japan shook the world

OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet.



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Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami

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



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How wave shapes can explain why tsunamis are so devastating

X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say.



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Too many nuclear plants located in tsunami risk zones, say researchers

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



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East Coast faces variety of tsunami threats

Although the risk is small, tsunamis are possible on the East Coast of the United States from a variety of sources.



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Tohoku quake and tsunami: Marine ecosystems took a huge hit

The devastating earthquake that ravaged Japan in 2011 may have also wreaked havoc on vital fisheries.



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On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore

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.



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On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos]

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.



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