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Climate Cast: Green energy boom in the Midwest

Climate Cast: Green energy boom in the Midwest

Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner spoke to Xcel Energy's president for Minnesota and the Dakotas about a benefit of green power that's overlooked: more jobs.
by Paul Huttner

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A shrimp that can kill with sound is named after Pink Floyd

A shrimp that can kill with sound is named after Pink Floyd

Synalpheus pinkfloydi can rapidly open and snap close its large claw, generating frequencies up to 210 decibels, louder than a typical rock concert, and loud enough to kill small fish nearby.
by Robin Hilton

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New 'Mystery Science Theater' coming to Netflix in the not-too-distant future

New 'Mystery Science Theater' coming to Netflix in the not-too-distant future

The show originally aired in the '90s and helped spawn the entire attitude of the Internet. Sure, it had a silly premise -- but it also had a cult following. The reboot's first season drops on Friday.
by Tim Greiving

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The moon you never see

The moon you never see

Most humans have never seen the far side of the moon directly. It's kind of amazing to contemplate that something so familiar to us could also be so hidden, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.
by Adam Frank

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Drugs that work in mice often fail when tried in people

Drugs that work in mice often fail when tried in people

"Most potential new drugs don't work when tested in people. It's a major disappointment and it drives up the cost of developing new drugs. One big reason is the use of animals in medical research.
by Richard Harris

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Is neuroscience rediscovering the soul?

Is neuroscience rediscovering the soul?

The transcendence of human into information is either almost here, a step in evolution - or an impossibility, a mad dream of people who can't accept the inevitability of death, says Marcelo Gleiser.
by Marcelo Gleiser

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Video: Badger burying a cow surprises scientists

Video: Badger burying a cow surprises scientists

The researchers say it's the first time an American badger has been documented burying an animal larger than itself. It worked for five days and nights to accomplish the unexpected feat.

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The taste of wine isn't all in your head, but your brain sure helps

The taste of wine isn't all in your head, but your brain sure helps

Savoring the flavor of wine activates more gray matter than solving a complex math problem, according to neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd. His new book, Neurenology, explores your brain on wine.
by Mark Schatzker

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