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Anxiety abounds at NASA as Mars landing day arrives

Anxiety abounds at NASA as Mars landing day arrives

The InSight lander is aiming for an afternoon touchdown. Although an old pro at this, NASA last attempted a landing at Mars six years ago.
by The Associated Press

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Microbes in the crop rows: Soil's secrets may yield a new ag revolution

Microbes in the crop rows: Soil's secrets may yield a new ag revolution

A U of M scientist is leading an international effort that explores the next frontier of science: Soil microbes. Her research could fundamentally change the way farmers grow the food we eat.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dangerous infection tied to hospitals now becoming common outside them

Dangerous infection tied to hospitals now becoming common outside them

Infections with Clostridium difficile can be difficult to treat and life-threatening. Once a problem seen mainly in health care facilities, the infections are now occurring more often outside of hospitals.
by Clayton Dalton

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Mars landing looms for NASA; anxiety building a day out

Mars landing looms for NASA; anxiety building a day out

The robotic geologist must go from 12,300 mph to zero in six minutes flat Monday as it pierces the Martian atmosphere, pops out a parachute, fires its descent engines and, hopefully, lands on three legs.
by Associated Press

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Why are so many election ballots confusing to use?

Why are so many election ballots confusing to use?

Poor ballot design can confuse voters and slow down election results. What makes a well-designed ballot and why are they so hard to come by?
by Rebecca Ellis

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New science on why short bursts can be as effective as long bouts of exercise

New physical activity guidelines says that Americans need to get off their chairs and move around more. MPR News host Kerri Miller looks at how you can apply the new guidelines to your busy life.
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Science, technology, math, engineering -- and now Congress

Science, technology, math, engineering -- and now Congress

Nine STEM-related professionals - one senator and eight members of the House of Representatives -- were voted into office during the 2018 midterms. The cohort includes an ocean scientist, an aerospace engineer, a software engineer and a biochemist.
by Ashley Westerman

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Facebook increasingly reliant on A.I. to predict suicide risk

Facebook increasingly reliant on A.I. to predict suicide risk

Ten times a day, on average, Facebook's artificial intelligence-driven detection system alerts authorities to someone who may be about to harm themselves.
by Martin Kaste

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Watch the Leonid meteor shower this weekend

Watch the Leonid meteor shower this weekend

Hopefully you don't have anything planned between midnight Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday because with a clear calendar and clear skies you should be able to catch a glimpse of a few meteors.
by Ruben Kimmelman

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