be 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
be Military has become tough opponent of wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:38:41 +0000 Outdated technologies blamed for wind power's interference with radar systems.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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be 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
be Public water plants can't be used for fracking wastewater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:30:46 +0000 Gov. Tom Corbett takes swift action after TV investigation shows increased levels of bromide in Pennsylvania drinking water. Full Article Energy
be EPA probes water well pollution in Pa. gas field By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:21:46 +0000 Residents of Pennsylvania's top natural gas-producing town will soon know what may be lurking in their drinking water wells. Federal environmental regulators ar Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be 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
be 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
be Oregon beach town plans for devastating tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 May 2010 23:55:49 +0000 Cannon Beach is building the first tsunami evacuation center, a city hall that can also serve as a shelter. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Charlie Sheen's 'Torpedo of Truth' to benefit Red Cross By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0000 Actor says $1 from every ticket sold will go towards relief efforts in devastated Japan. Full Article Arts & Culture
be East Coast tsunami of 1817 triggered by Bermuda Triangle quake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:29:18 +0000 Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
be 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
be 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
be Wood meets the waterfront in Timber in the City design competition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:04:10 +0000 A winner is announced for Timber in the City, a design competition that challenged entrants to design a wood-centric mixed-use complex for Red Hook, Brooklyn. Full Article Remodeling & Design
be 8 intriguing images of Pluto and beyond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:07:13 +0000 Pluto and its mysterious neighbors hold perhaps some of the most exciting astronomical discoveries to come. Full Article Space
be 'Vulcan' and 'Cerberus' win Pluto moon naming poll By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:22:01 +0000 The votes are in, and it looks like 'Vulcan' could be the new name for one of Pluto's smallest moons. Full Article Space
be New Horizon spacecraft zooms beyond Neptune's orbit By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:11:01 +0000 A speedy NASA probe has crossed the orbit of Neptune, notching one more spaceflight milestone on its way toward a historic flyby of Pluto. Full Article Space
be New Horizons probe begins survey ahead of Pluto flyby By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 15:05:07 +0000 A NASA spacecraft's epic Pluto encounter is officially underway. Full Article Space
be New Horizons probe snaps fresh view of Pluto By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:43:27 +0000 NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has snapped new images of Pluto — the first taken by the probe during its six-month approach to the dwarf planet. Full Article Space
be New Horizons probe spies Pluto's 'heart' By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:58:36 +0000 Pluto looks especially welcoming in a new photo by NASA's approaching New Horizons probe. Full Article Space
be What would it be like to land on Pluto? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:41:22 +0000 NASA's video of New Horizons photos constructs what it would be like to touch down on Pluto — and not just fly by it. It's inspiring. Full Article Space
be Blu Homes beefs up iconic green prefab with Sidebreeze By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:59 +0000 From prefab powerhouse Blu Homes comes the company's eighth and largest design: A spacious, two-story take on Michelle Kaufmann's pioneering prefab, the Breezeh Full Article Remodeling & Design
be Storm-ready prefab buildings set to debut at NYC beaches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:55 +0000 Garrison Architects creates a series of green modular structures to grace NYC's Sandy-ravaged beaches by Memorial Day. Full Article Remodeling & Design
be Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 23:30:36 +0000 Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s. Full Article Remodeling & Design
be Tips for teaching kids to be thankful By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:00:02 +0000 An age-by-age breakdown for teaching kids how to express their gratitude. Full Article Family Activities
be 5 ways being thankful can improve your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:33:45 +0000 Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
be The best advice I ever received about handling kids who are picky eaters at holiday gatherings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:34:56 +0000 If policing your child’s plate at a holiday dinner dampens the celebration, this one tip may be incredibly freeing for you and your children. Full Article Healthy Eating
be What to drink this weekend: Cranberry mocktail, 2 ways By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:02:26 +0000 Give your kids another non-alcoholic cocktail option besides a Shirley Temple this holiday season. Full Article Beverages
be What's the difference between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:10:24 +0000 It's colder up here and the harvest is earlier, but that's not the only reason Canadian Thanksgiving is different than American Thanksgiving. Full Article Family Activities
be Jesse Eisenberg explains why his family celebrates 'Thanksliving' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:58:30 +0000 'Batman v Superman' star says his Thanksgiving tradition is all about respect for animals. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Get to know gamay, the Beaujolais Nouveau grape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:41:02 +0000 The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau has just been released, fulfilling the destiny of many French gamay grapes. Full Article Beverages
be Hats off to the original green bean casserole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:25:07 +0000 Dorcas Reilly created the first green bean casserole recipe as an employee of Campbells in 1955. Full Article Healthy Eating
be How did dinosaurs end up with beaks instead of teeth? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 23:23:06 +0000 Scientists have uncovered the mystery of beak evolution. Full Article Animals
be Oldest fossils ever found confirmed to be 3.5 billion years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:20:14 +0000 The finding indicates that life on Earth began much earlier than previously thought. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Ancient slab of dinosaur tracks discovered behind NASA Space Flight Center By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:53:10 +0000 The 100-million-year-old sandstone slab of 70 mammal and dinosaur tracks from the Cretaceous period is one of the rarest ever discovered. Full Article Animals
be Ancient fossils found on lands once part of Bears Ears National Monument By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:44:47 +0000 Triassic fossils found on lands that were previously part of Bears Ears National Monument could fall under 'multiple-use' management. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be There might once have been life on ... the moon? Yes, say researchers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:05:08 +0000 Pools of water on Earth's moon might have teemed with simple organisms. Full Article Space
be One of the largest bears to ever walk Europe was a vegetarian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:22:46 +0000 The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears. Full Article Animals
be There's a newly discovered Amazon tribe, but here's why we're not contacting them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:08:43 +0000 Based on our mostly destructive history of interacting with isolated cultures, we should stay away. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Ancient volcanic 'lost world' discovered deep beneath the Tasman Sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:56:35 +0000 These volcanic seamounts are rich with life and are estimated to be at least 30 million years old, formed when Australia and Antarctica broke apart. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Scientists unearth 15,000-year-old tools that may have belonged to the first Americans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:33:52 +0000 The find confirms that America's earliest human inhabitants were here much sooner than previously thought. Full Article Arts & Culture
be A massive impact crater has been hiding under Greenland's ice sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:11:40 +0000 Located under the Hiawatha Glacier, the impact crater is one of the largest on Earth. Full Article Space