ace 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
ace 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
ace 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
ace 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
ace 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
ace Mattel vows change after Greenpeace 'Barbie' campaign By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:01:28 +0000 Toy giant freezes purchases from supplier accused of deforestation. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ace 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
ace 10 great places to visit for Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:43:29 +0000 Take Thanksgiving on the road this year and appreciate the different experiences these places have to offer. Full Article Travel
ace 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
ace NASA's all-female spacewalk is happening By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:06:59 +0000 NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved. Full Article Space
ace Space affects women's and men's bodies in different ways By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:53:00 +0000 From nearsightedness to bone mass, a trip to the International Space System has a notable effect on astronauts' bodies. Full Article Space
ace Even space debris affected by global warming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:35:25 +0000 Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t Full Article Space
ace Biggest U.S. methane source spotted from space By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:10:25 +0000 The gassy hotspot is centered over New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where some 40,000 wells suck out natural gas trapped in coal seams. Full Article Climate & Weather
ace Watch the Earth 'breathing' from space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:26:32 +0000 A new visualization from NASA offers a unique view of life on Earth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ace Photos: Historic coal town faces modern-day threat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:03:38 +0000 Mountaintop removal mining has destroyed hundreds of mountain peaks and at least 1,200 miles of streams in the Appalachians, and remains a hotly contested issue Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ace America's 9 most at-risk open urban spaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:22:28 +0000 It's 'open season on open space,' according to The Cultural Landscape Foundation's 2017 'Landslide' report. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ace Can green space reduce risk of schizophrenia? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:42:59 +0000 Researchers used satellite images and medical records over an almost 20-year period to determine if access to green areas reduces schizophrenia risk. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ace Yes, we're in an abusive relationship with Facebook — but we'll never leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:34:18 +0000 We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now. Full Article Computers
ace Dog with the saddest face wouldn't let anyone near him at the shelter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:32:48 +0000 Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all. Full Article Pets
ace From fork to furnace: New York City to heat homes with table scraps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:00:19 +0000 NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant. Full Article Energy
ace Why space roles are so good for women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:15:00 +0000 It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past. Full Article Arts & Culture
ace 'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:32:31 +0000 On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon. Full Article Arts & Culture
ace Horror films give us a safe space to be anxious By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Oct 2018 17:27:01 +0000 Horror movies scare us, and that may be a good thing for our overall mental health. Full Article Arts & Culture
ace The best place for solar power is ... New Jersey? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:36:51 +0000 New study says it's not about the best light, but where solar and wind can do the most good. Full Article Energy
ace 10 of the windiest places in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:13:43 +0000 Here are 10 places with a reputation for bountiful breezes ... and, sometimes, winds that are a lot stronger than that. Full Article Climate & Weather
ace How to make the most of small living spaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:29:01 +0000 Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ace Multipurpose furniture saves precious space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:36:21 +0000 Furnishings that pull double or triple duty really earn their keep. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ace 21st miner: Chilean miner's mistress at surface; wife boycotts rescue By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:30:21 +0000 Video: Newscasters say relationship may be old news, but it does add a new twist to a day of reunions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ace Disgraced former Republican Sen. Larry Craig takes new job lobbying against mine safety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:45:06 +0000 You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washingt Full Article Energy
ace Mining the moon could reap riches, spur space exploration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:46:12 +0000 Mining the plentiful resources of the moon and near-Earth asteroids could alter the course of human history, adding trillions of dollars to the world economy an Full Article Space
ace Asteroid property rights? Space mining ventures raise legal questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:38:52 +0000 Private groups are shaping business plans to tap into the resource-rich environs of outer space. Early celestial targets with commercial cross hairs on them are Full Article Space
ace Space miners pitch concepts to empty chairs in lieu of Obama, Romney By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:21:00 +0000 No U.S. president has waxed as poetically about mining the moon the way John F. Kennedy did about landing on it. Full Article Space
ace Asteroid-mining project aims for deep-space colonies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:40:01 +0000 Deep Space Industries Inc. announced that it plans to harvest metals and water from asteroids within a decade. Full Article Space
ace Is space big enough for 2 asteroid-mining companies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:54:01 +0000 The new company, Deep Space Industries, Inc., announced on Jan. 22 that it plans to mine asteroids for metals, water and other resources. Full Article Space
ace Earth-buzzing asteroid worth $195 billion, space miners say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:20:01 +0000 The 150-foot-wide asteroid 2012 DA14 may harbor $65 billion of recoverable water and $130 billion in metals. Full Article Space
ace This giant golden egg is a place for sweaty Swedes to get together and incubate new ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:12:51 +0000 An eye-catching community sauna is a symbol of rebirth for the arctic mining town of Kiruna, which is being forced to move 2 miles to the east. Full Article Arts & Culture
ace A cat has the surface area of a Ping-Pong table By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:30:42 +0000 And that information isn't as useless as it may seem. Full Article Research & Innovations
ace How ocean racers are helping solve the Great Pacific Garbage Patch problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:41:26 +0000 The Ocean Cleanup is ready to launch plastic-eating System 001 to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ace Space shuttle Endeavour lands safely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:08:33 +0000 Shuttle Endeavour touched down safely at the Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning, completing its final mission to space. Full Article Space
ace How to drink coffee in space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:23:15 +0000 It took a surprising amount of engineering magic to build a coffee cup suitable for those in zero gravity. Full Article Space
ace Cities prepare for retired space shuttles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:27:13 +0000 Six months after leaning they were or were not going to be getting one of NASA's retired space shuttles for display, museums in Los Angeles, Houston and New Yor Full Article Space
ace 2011: The year in spaceflight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:20:14 +0000 Here's a rundown of the top 11 spaceflight stories of 2011, from the last mission of NASA's venerable space shuttle program to China's first-ever docking of two Full Article Space
ace SpaceX buzz: Excitement builds over private flight to space station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:37:30 +0000 Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector. Full Article Space
ace Space-flown Buzz Lightyear heads to Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:19 +0000 After 467 days in orbit and a ticker-tape parade, a special litte astronaut will live out its days at the National Air and Space Museum. Full Article Space
ace Space shuttles to take flight for museum deliveries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:34:29 +0000 The first 'A' in NASA's acronym name — Aeronautics — will play a leading role in the final flights of its recently retired shuttle program. Space agency jet Full Article Space
ace How NASA moves space shuttles: The ultimate piggyback ride By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:26:14 +0000 NASA's space shuttles are gearing up to make their final voyages — this time flying piggyback a special Boeing 747 jet on the way to museum retirement homes. Full Article Space
ace Space Shuttle Discovery's final flight begins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:11:35 +0000 Space shuttle Discovery, NASA's fleet leader and the world's most flown spacecraft, lifted off for the last time on on April 17 to be delivered to the Smithsoni Full Article Space
ace Iconic space shuttle moves into Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:44:24 +0000 Dailey, director of the museum, in a statement released Monday. "At the Udvar-Hazy Center, Discovery will be seen by millions of people in the coming years, esp Full Article Space
ace NASA's prototype space shuttle heads to NYC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:06:56 +0000 Residents of the Big Apple may catch sight of an unusual sight over their famous skyline this week: a NASA space shuttle riding atop a jumbo jet. Full Article Space
ace Space Shuttle Enterprise to fly to NYC today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:39:19 +0000 NASA's prototype shuttle orbiter Enterprise, which had been on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum since 2003, is set to fly to the Big App Full Article Space