University of Minnesota launches Cannabis Research CenterNovember 16, 2023 3:05 PMBy Dan KrakerThe University of Minnesota School of Public Health has launched a new Cannabis Research Center to assess the health impacts of the state’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis for adults.
Play7min 08secMeteorologist Sven Sundgaard sees over a dozen polar bears in a day in Canadian tundraNovember 15, 2023 4:32 PMBy Catharine Richert and Aleesa KuznetsovMPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard had his first full day on the tundra Tuesday, observing over a dozen polar bears. Here’s his update.
Play3min 58secVideo: Monday evening blast shakes homes in parts of northern Minnesota; cause unclearNovember 14, 2023 6:08 AMBy Andrew Krueger and Peter CoxAuthorities in northern Minnesota say they’re not sure what caused a bright flash and “incredibly loud explosion” that shook buildings across parts of the region Monday evening.
Play2min 13secLung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at riskNovember 14, 2023 4:54 AMBy Yuki Noguchi and Carmel Wroth A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.
For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterolNovember 13, 2023 5:04 AMBy Rob Stein Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.
Play3min 49secFDA approves first ever vaccine for chikungunya virus, which is seeing a global surgeNovember 10, 2023 2:44 PMBy Ari Daniel More than a quarter million cases of chikungunya virus have surfaced in South America this year. The virus can cause debilitating joint pain. Now the U.S. FDA has approved a new vaccine.
Stronger activity on the sun could bring more displays of the northern lights in 2024November 9, 2023 4:00 AMBy Ayana Archie Scientists have updated their forecast for the current solar cycle, which usually lasts about 11 years. Solar activity is now expected to peak earlier and to be stronger than previously thought.
Shimmering galaxies revealed in new photos by European space telescopeNovember 8, 2023 7:33 AMBy The Associated PressScientists have unveiled the first pictures taken by the European space telescope Euclid. The photos were revealed by the European Space Agency on Tuesday, four months after the telescope launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla.
A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this weekNovember 5, 2023 11:57 AMBy Joe Hernandez The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.
These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers November 1, 2023 12:53 PMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce The official naming organization for birds in the U. S. is making a bold move, after concerns were raised about birds being named after people with questionable histories.
