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October 2, 2015 12:00 PM

The waters of Mars, peace walls and Ghost Ranch fossils : Your weekend reading list

This weekend, learn about interplanetary biological contamination, explore the legacy of the 'peace walls' of Belfast, and find out why digging up a fossil is just the beginning of the work.

by William Lager

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October 2, 2015 9:51 AM

Hackers breach credit agency Experian, stealing 15M T-Mobile customers' info

Experian said on its website that it doesn't know who was behind the hack and that it is taking "necessary steps" to prevent further breaches.

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September 30, 2015 3:00 PM

The Mars double attack

There is much excitement around finding liquid water on Mars. And, though high salinity is not good for life, we will only know if it exists there if we look, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.

by Marcelo Gleiser

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September 30, 2015 11:27 AM

Water on Mars: How the discovery reshapes exploration of the planet

One of the men leading the search for water on Mars, Jim Watzin, joins MPR News to discuss what's next for human exploration of the Red Planet.

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September 29, 2015 10:35 AM

Research on fetal tissue draws renewed political, scientific scrutiny

Critics say research on fetal tissue is no longer needed to answer crucial medical questions. But National Institutes of Health officials and other scientists say alternatives don't yet measure up.

by Rob Stein

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September 28, 2015 6:28 PM

MnDOT could soon use drones for bridge inspections

The drones could help inspectors reach places that would normally be difficult or hazardous to access.

by Riham Feshir

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September 28, 2015 1:00 PM

A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

While the ocean is full of bad news, Dr. Enric Sala is focused on establishing global marine sanctuaries. He believes underwater ecosystems can not only survive, but thrive.

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September 28, 2015 11:39 AM

Photos: Total eclipse of the supermoon

Skygazers around the world got outside and looked upward Sunday night as the once-in-a-generation total supermoon eclipse took over the skies. The next one won't happen until 2033.

by MPR News Staff

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September 28, 2015 10:09 AM

Scientists confirm water flowing on Mars

The streaks on the Red Planet's surface appear to be caused by salty water. But how much water there is -- and where it comes from -- remains a mystery.

by NPR Staff