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May 5, 2015 10:00 AM

As emojis spread beyond texts, many remain [confounded face] [interrobang]

Without a unified translation as to what the pictures all stand for, widespread use in absence of text can further complicate communication -- and lead to consequences.

by Emma Bowman

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May 3, 2015 4:30 AM

'Into the Wild' author tries to solve toxic seed mystery

In August 1992, Christopher McCandless died in an abandoned bus in the Alaska wilderness after living mostly on squirrels, birds, roots and seeds for 113 days.

by Rae Ellen Bichell

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May 2, 2015 2:11 PM

Encouraging kids to study drones

A northern Minnesota college is using a federal grant to encourage high school students to consider working in the unmanned aircraft industry.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 30, 2015 3:41 PM

Kill the Messenger: NASA orbiter crashes into Mercury

After 4,104 orbits of Mercury and billions of miles of space travel, NASA's Messenger orbiter ended its mission with a quiet bang on Thursday.

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April 30, 2015 10:45 AM

How climate change affects water quality, sustainability

Renowned water expert Peter Gleick, president and co-founder of the Pacific Institute, has been advocating for water quality and sustainability for more than 25 years.

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April 29, 2015 4:08 PM

Minnesota's electric grid, explained

How does the electric grid work in Minnesota? What innovations have we seen in recent years? And what changes are likely in the future?

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April 29, 2015 3:09 PM

Wild bird testing shows no signs yet of avian flu

Scientists believe ducks and geese carried the disease into the state. But state officials say the flu hasn't turned up in any of the 2,200 fecal samples they've examined.

by Mark Steil