Science

How helpful would a genetic test for obesity risk be?
Behavior and environment are big factors in a surge in obesity. Scientists are busy trying to identify the many genes that play a role in weight gain to develop a predictive obesity test.
Scientists have gotten the first photograph of a black hole, and competing commercial ventures are making dramatic strides beyond the atmosphere. Are we seeing a renewed public interest in space? What's the latest in space exploration and astronomy?
Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans
President Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"
The future of Tesla and electric vehicles
Will electric cars transform the auto industry and play a major role in a "green" economy"?
Facebook could face up to $5 billion fine for privacy violations
Facebook reported strong profits on Wednesday but also revealed it is setting aside some $3 billion to $5 billion to pay a penalty to regulators for violating user privacy.
Inside the world of an internet troll: How web users can protect themselves online
Forty percent of Americans have experienced online harassment. What's behind the rise of online trolls, and how can web users protect themselves from online harassment? MPR News' Euan Kerr filled in for host Kerri Miller.
Google searches for ways to put artificial intelligence to use in health care
The search giant's push into artificial intelligence as a tool for health improvement is a natural evolution for a company that has developed algorithms that reach deep into our lives through the Web.