Science

For adults, lifelong learning happens the old-fashioned way
Even after high school or college, Americans keep on learning. While online tools make this easier than ever, a new study finds the vast majority of adults prefer taking classes in physical places.
'Eruption': The unfathomable power of Mount St. Helens
MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with author Steve Olson about his new book, "Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens." It details the scientific and social history of the Washington state volcano.
The fight between Apple and the FBI over unlocking an iPhone in the San Bernardino terrorism case underscores a larger international debate over protection of national security and the desire to protect individual privacy.
Narwhals are real, and their conservation status is "near-threatened" with only about 80,000 currently swimming in the oceans. Almost all reside in the icy waters of Baffin Bay, up by the Arctic Circle.