Science

Scientists: Moon over the hill at 4.51 billion years old
A research team reported Wednesday that the moon formed within 60 million years of the birth of the solar system. Previous estimates ranged within 100 million years, all the way out to 200 million years after the solar system's creation, not quite 4.6 billion years ago.
It's the latest chapter in one of Gov. Mark Dayton's top priorities for his final term in office. More than $66 million in broadband funding since 2014 has helped expand access across Minnesota.
Can virtual reality make you more empathetic?
Charities are using virtual reality to immerse people in the plight of refugees and others who need help. Researchers are studying whether it's more effective than other media. And there are skeptics.
Some bizarre black holes put on light shows
Black holes aren't all doom and gloom. Some of these incredibly dense matter-suckers fling powerful jets of light and charged particles - the space version of a fireworks show.