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March 2, 2018 11:08 AM

Science provides few facts on effects of gun policies, report finds

A review by the RAND Corporation finds little evidence as to whether many popular gun control policies do or don't affect gun violence. In many cases, solid studies just haven't been done.

by Rebecca Hersher

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March 1, 2018 6:03 AM

Dessa separates head from heart, with a little help from science

The Minnesota rapper and singer explains why she enlisted a team of neuroscientists on the path to creating her latest album, "Chime."

by Vince Pearson and Rachel Martin

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February 28, 2018 7:54 AM

Pregnancy rate might predict future recessions, researchers suggest

Conventional wisdom holds that fertility rates go down in response to an economic downturn. But a new study found that conception rates begin to drop before a recession actually begins.

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February 23, 2018 10:03 AM

The curl in curling is a physics mystery

When you're watching Olympic curling, have you ever asked, "why does the stone curl on the ice?" Scientists aren't exactly sure, but they have some theories.

by Matt Mikus

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February 22, 2018 3:12 PM

Behind the battery tech boom, and Trump's climate-rejecting budget

Batteries, budgets and ice hockey. We have a rather varied Climate Cast for you this week, so buckle up.

by Paul Huttner

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February 21, 2018 11:12 AM

Doctors in China lead race to treat cancer by editing genes

More than a third of patients with cancer of the esophagus responded to experimental treatment in China with the gene-editing technique CRISPR. Several CRISPR studies are underway there.

by Rob Stein

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February 21, 2018 9:36 AM

Facebook is counting on postcards to prevent future election interference

Under fire for its role in the presidential election, the social network giant unveiled plans involving snail mail to verify the identity of advertising buyers and stop future foreign manipulation.

by Vanessa Romo

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February 16, 2018 6:11 PM

Mystery of Minnesota's disappearing moose closer to being solved

The Minnesota DNR is wrapping up a landmark five-year investigation of the causes of the state's declining moose population, which has dropped 65 percent since 2006. The reasons are complex and research is ongoing, but wolves and deer play a role.

by Dan Kraker

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February 15, 2018 9:08 AM

Google to block 'annoying' online ads that fail to make the grade

Starting today, Google will award ads a "passing," "warning" and "failing" designation and block some of the most annoying, including pop-ups and auto-playing videos.