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'Leaving Orbit' looks back at America's spaceflight program

'Leaving Orbit' looks back at America's spaceflight program

In her book, "Leaving Orbit," Margaret Lazarus Dean ponders what will be next for U.S. spaceflight and offers a sobering assessment.

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Apple wants a lead role in streaming music

Apple wants a lead role in streaming music

About 41 million people globally now pay for streaming music from Spotify, Deezer and other outlets, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
by The Associated Press

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The science behind Minnesota mining

The science behind Minnesota mining

Three University of Minnesota professors explain the state's geological history, its mineral wealth and what we still don't know about mining safety.
by Emily Kaiser

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Massive breach of federal personnel data

The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement Thursday that at the beginning of May, data from the Office of Personnel Management and the Interior Department was compromised.
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Newly identified 'Hellboy' dinosaur sported unique horns, scientists say

Newly identified 'Hellboy' dinosaur sported unique horns, scientists say

The new species, a close relative of Triceratops that was discovered in Alberta, Canada, has large horns above the eyes and a crown-like frill.

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Pluto's moons are 'tumbling in absolute chaos,' NASA says

Pluto's moons are 'tumbling in absolute chaos,' NASA says

In the NFL, something that behaves like Pluto's football-shaped moons might be called a wobbly duck. NASA calls them astonishing.

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One year in, Green Line endangers U research

One year in, Green Line endangers U research

The university has asked the Met Council to present an engineering solution by this fall.
by Riham Feshir

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Here's how evergreen trees stay green all year

Here's how evergreen trees stay green all year

It turns out that evergreen needles, like the leaves on deciduous trees, do actually turn color and drop to the ground. You just don't notice.
by Molly Bloom

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Silicon Valley recycling firm seeks mystery Apple I donor

Silicon Valley recycling firm seeks mystery Apple I donor

Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne put together some 200 Apple I desktops in 1976 — and the machines are prized. The one in question reportedly sold for $200,000.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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