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September 19, 2014 9:27 AM

Sweet: Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme pump up pledge on palm oil

Two major doughnut chains commit to use suppliers who are not clear-cutting rain forests and destroying wildlife habitat.

by Allison Aubrey

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September 19, 2014 8:06 AM

Killing comes naturally to chimps, scientists say

A new study finds that the numerical makeup of chimpanzee communities is roughly proportional to the "chimp murder rate."

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September 18, 2014 12:49 PM

DNR closes Pigeon Lake islands

The Meeker County islands are off limits because of a bird virus.

by The Associated Press

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September 18, 2014 6:00 AM

Satellite: A better way to measure groundwater levels?

Researchers are using satellite data to measure groundwater use and how much is left. A key scientist will talk about the effort tonight in St. Paul.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 18, 2014 12:00 AM

Climate One: The pros and cons of fracking for oil and gas

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, has changed the energy landscape across America by making natural gas abundant and cheap.

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September 17, 2014 7:20 AM

When the power's out, solar panels may not keep the lights on

The vast majority of solar panels are useless in a blackout because they are connected to the power grid. Creating independent microgrids could solve the problem.

by Dan Boyce

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September 16, 2014 3:26 PM

Renovation making waves at U's St. Anthony Falls lab

The University of Minnesota has completed its renovation of the famous lab on the Mississippi River, adding new research devices that will enable more extensive wind and wave tests.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 16, 2014 2:32 PM

Brains On: How do monarch butterflies travel so far?

Monarch butterflies are unique -- they're the only butterfly to travel thousands of miles when the seasons change. They travel from as far north as Canada all the way down to a few very specific mountaintops in central Mexico.

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September 16, 2014 8:36 AM

Robotics industry sees opportunity in farming

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Kent Cavender-Bares, CEO of Rowbot, about the future of robotic farming and how farmers are currently using automated machinery in the fields.