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One small bite for man: NASA astronauts to eat space-grown food

One small bite for man: NASA astronauts to eat space-grown food

Crew members on the International Space Station sampled red romaine lettuce Monday, the first food to be grown and eaten in space.

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Climate Cast: New Clean Power Plan mandates large carbon pollution reductions

Climate Cast: New Clean Power Plan mandates large carbon pollution reductions

This week's Climate Cast explores how deep the cuts to emission standards in the U.S. could impact global carbon pollution, the reactions to the new standards and what to expect down the road.

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Drones helping Minnesota farmers see the light

Drones helping Minnesota farmers see the light

University of Minnesota researchers say drone technology is still limited, but the potential benefits are huge. Agriculture is expected to be the first big user.
by Dan Gunderson

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Women, there's a reason why you're shivering in the office

Women, there's a reason why you're shivering in the office

Air conditioning standards are based on the needs of a 155-pound man. Researchers say it's time to admit that women don't need to be chilled as much and crank up the thermostat.
by Rae Ellen Bichell

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Bee research lab gets buzzing at U

Bee research lab gets buzzing at U

The 10,000-square-foot building will include space for new labs, honey extraction and hive spaces.
by Jon Collins

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Outrage over lion's death leads to more money for research

Outrage over lion's death leads to more money for research

Professor David MacDonald, director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, ran the research program that monitored Cecil the Lion before his death. MacDonald spoke with Heather McElhatton, producer of "A Beautiful World," about his research and the impact of the public outcry over Cecil's death.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Scientists discover new (disgusting) taste

Scientists discover new (disgusting) taste

To the ranks of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami, researchers have added a sixth: "oleogustus." It's Latin for "a taste for fat."

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In Michigan, a testing ground for a future of driverless cars

In Michigan, a testing ground for a future of driverless cars

Automakers and researchers are using a 32-acre fake city at the University of Michigan to simulate a real-world environment for autonomous vehicles. How will such cars affect urban planning?
by Jason Margolis

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Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Why climate issues rarely come up in presidential campaigns and how some specific issues can get in the way of a more substantial debate over the climate.

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