Science

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula is 2,500 to 3,800 light-years away. At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago.
‘Sticky’ pine needles could provide clues about forever chemicals in Minnesota’s air
Scientists want to better understand how PFAS move through the environment. It turns out that coniferous needles make surprisingly good natural air monitors. 
The CDC has backtracked long-held vaccine guidance; Minnesota public health expert responds
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, is worried the CDC’s new messaging could have a chilling effect on vaccination rates.
NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health.