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How to see the Perseid meteor shower (it's going to be twice as nice)

How to see the Perseid meteor shower (it's going to be twice as nice)

The meteor shower will light up the skies this week, peaking late Thursday into Friday. This year, we're in for an even better show than usual, thanks to an "outburst."
by Nancy Yang

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The Chimera quandary: Is it ethical to create hybrid embryos?

The Chimera quandary: Is it ethical to create hybrid embryos?

The National Institutes of Health proposed lifting its moratorium on funding for research on part-animal, part-human embryos -- which raises a huge dilemma, says bioethicist Insoo Hyun.

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Grand Forks app allows residents to submit anonymous tips

The tip411 app is designed to help residents view alerts and submit anonymous tips. The program's technology removes all identifying information before tips are relayed to law enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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U student aims to cure bone cancer that killed his friend

U student aims to cure bone cancer that killed his friend

A clinical trial on the new therapy, scheduled to start later this year, would not have been possible if not for the money raised from the song, "Clouds."
by Associated Press

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Prominent cybersecurity leader favors Clinton, despite email debacle

Prominent cybersecurity leader favors Clinton, despite email debacle

Despite a server breached at the DNC and the controversy over Hillary Clinton's private email server, a prominent cybersecurity expert say she's the better choice for president.
by Aarti Shahani

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NIH plans to lift ban on research funds for part-human, part-animal embryos

NIH plans to lift ban on research funds for part-human, part-animal embryos

The National Institutes of Health is proposing to fund experiments that create chimeras of human and animal cells while also imposing restrictions in response to ethical concerns.
by Rob Stein

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Climate scientists trained to be on hot seat

Climate scientists trained to be on hot seat

Testimony from scientists can be crucial to lawmakers, judges and juries. But explaining complex topics like climate can be a challenge. A program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is pairing scientists with lawyers to improve communication.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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There's a new bat in Minnesota

There's a new bat in Minnesota

An evening bat has been found in Minnesota for the first time ever. It's the first new mammal found in the state in 25 years.
by MPR News Staff

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New York bans registered sex offenders from Pokémon Go

New York bans registered sex offenders from Pokémon Go

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that registered sex offenders on parole would no longer be able to sign up for Pokémon Go and other Internet-enabled games as conditions of their sentence.
by Justina Vasquez

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Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

The pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun icon, and Apple is also adding new emojis of a pride flag, families with single parents, and women playing sports.
by Rebecca Hersher

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