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Bruce McCandless, first astronaut to fly untethered in space, has died

Bruce McCandless, first astronaut to fly untethered in space, has died

He helped develop the jet-powered backpack that allowed him to float away from the shuttle and safely back again. He said he wanted to inspire people to say, "I can do better than that."
by Russell Lewis

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New U of M energy plant reuses energy to bolster efficiency

New U of M energy plant reuses energy to bolster efficiency

A combined heat and power plant on the banks of the Mississippi River near Dinkytown helps power and heat the East Bank campus.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Apple says it slows older iPhones to save their battery life

Apple says it slows older iPhones to save their battery life

Apple is responding to owners of older phones who have increasingly said they notice slower performance after they upgrade their device's software.

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A winter solstice special: Tick, Tock, Circadian Clock

A winter solstice special: Tick, Tock, Circadian Clock

For the winter solstice, "Tick, Tock, Circadian Clock." Host Molly Bloom explores circadian rhythms, animal hibernation, the ticking clock inside us all and how light and dark affect all life on Earth.
by MPR News Staff

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Tech ties prove costly for Twin Cities school districts

Tech ties prove costly for Twin Cities school districts

A group of metro area school districts could face a big expense to dissolve a decades-old technology collaborative that's accumulated millions of dollars in debt. They find out Wednesday how much it might cost.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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First gene therapy for inherited disease gets FDA approval

First gene therapy for inherited disease gets FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration approved Luxturna, a genetically modified virus that restores by ferrying a healthy gene into the eyes of patients born with a genetic disease that impairs sight.
by Rob Stein

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U.S. says North Korea 'directly responsible' for 'WannaCry' ransomware attack

U.S. says North Korea 'directly responsible' for 'WannaCry' ransomware attack

In an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Homeland security adviser Tom Bossert writes that after careful investigation, the U.S. is sure that Pyongyang carried out the attack in May.

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On a bad date? These apps could help you stay safe

On a bad date? These apps could help you stay safe

Safety apps are designed to help women ease out of a dating situation that seems uncomfortable or dangerous. But experts say it's also important to help friends in real life.
by Allison Aubrey

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