Science

Health psychologist explains how to change your mindset and embrace winter in new book
What’s the difference between embracing rather than merely enduring winter? In her new book, “How to Winter,” health psychologist Kari Leibowitz says it’s all about mindset.
NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space
NASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spoke with reporters Tuesday from the International Space Station.
Hoping to revive mammoths, scientists create 'woolly mice'
Hoping to bring the giant, ancient animal back from extinction, scientists have created a far smaller woolly creature. Woolly mice have some of the key traits of mammoths, including their thick, hairy coat.
How a groundbreaking genetics conference 50 years ago informs Minnesota research today
The historic Asilomar Conference changed the science world forever. Kate Adamala researches genetics and cell biology at the University of Minnesota. Her work now is a direct result of what scientists talked about at their conference 50 years ago.
Last chance to catch the ‘planet parade’ phenomenon
Friday night is one of the best nights to see the rare cosmic sight of all seven planets aligning across the night sky. The next time to catch a planet parade is August or wait until they realign in 2028.
Is Trump preparing to cancel America’s ride back to the moon?
President Trump launched the Artemis program to return U.S. astronauts to the moon for the first time since Apollo. Now, the plan could be a casualty of the cost-cutting drive overseen by Elon Musk.