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Nobel physics prize awards discovery in gravitational waves

Nobel physics prize awards discovery in gravitational waves

For years, three physicists worked to prove Einstein was right -- that gravitational waves are rippling through space-time. In 2015, they made history as part of the LIGO Collaboration.

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Winter is coming. What if roads and runways could de-ice themselves?

Winter is coming. What if roads and runways could de-ice themselves?

Researchers are looking for alternatives to salt or harmful chemicals, including using concrete that can safely conduct electricity and heat road surfaces to keep them clear of ice and snow.
by Alan Yu

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'Hypoallergenic' and 'fragrance-free' moisturizer claims are often false

'Hypoallergenic' and 'fragrance-free' moisturizer claims are often false

People with skin conditions like eczema need moisturizers to treat their dry, cracked and reddened skin. But research suggests many moisturizers are mislabled and can make the skin conditions worse.
by Patti Neighmond

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For people with chronic fatigue syndrome, more exercise isn't better

For people with chronic fatigue syndrome, more exercise isn't better

The Centers for Disease Control have revised recommendations for treating ME/CFS, and now say that vigorous exercise can make symptoms worse. Patient advocates say it's a huge victory.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Nobel medicine prize awarded to 3 Americans for work on circadian rhythm

Nobel medicine prize awarded to 3 Americans for work on circadian rhythm

Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young share the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries about how internal clocks govern human biology.

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Study: Rain and snow can transport chemicals to Minnesota's lakes, rivers

Study: Rain and snow can transport chemicals to Minnesota's lakes, rivers

A new study offers an explanation to why pharmaceuticals and other chemicals are found in remote Minnesota lakes. Research over the past decade has found drugs and chemicals like the insect repellent DEET are common in surface water.
by Dan Gunderson

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MN Historical Society working on app for people with memory loss

MN Historical Society working on app for people with memory loss

With a $205,00 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minnesota Historical Society will begin work on a new mobile app to spark conversations between people with memory loss and their caretakers and loved ones.
by Cathy Wurzer

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FAA restricts drones over major U.S. landmarks

FAA restricts drones over major U.S. landmarks

The agency is banning unauthorized unmanned aircraft from the air over sites such as the Statue of Liberty and Hoover Dam, citing national security.

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Trump deleting tweets after Luther Strange's loss raises legal questions

Trump deleting tweets after Luther Strange's loss raises legal questions

After Roy Moore defeated the president's chosen candidate, Trump acted to remove evidence of his support. Transparency advocates argue the move is part of a larger pattern of poor record keeping.

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As scrutiny of social networks grows, influence attacks continue in real time

As scrutiny of social networks grows, influence attacks continue in real time

Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.

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