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Is 'leaning in' the only formula for women's success in science?

Is 'leaning in' the only formula for women's success in science?

Sorting out how women can work high-powered STEM jobs and have families is central to keeping women in the workplace, says an award-winning biochemical engineer and Caltech researcher.
by Kelly McEvers

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What's more embarrassing than that old screen name? Sharing it

What's more embarrassing than that old screen name? Sharing it

AOL Instant Messenger was hugely popular in the late 1990s. While many would prefer to forget, others are brave enough to share the now-defunct handles from days gone by. Take a look.
by NPR Staff

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Possible complete mammoth skeleton found in Idaho

Possible complete mammoth skeleton found in Idaho

Experts estimate the mammoth was about 16 years old and lived about 70,000 to 120,000 years ago in what was a savanna-like country populated with large herbivores and predators.
by The Associated Press

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Lava from Hawaii volcano advances, prompts evacuation fears

Lava from Hawaii volcano advances, prompts evacuation fears

Dozens of residents in the flow path have been told to complete all necessary preparations by Tuesday for a possible evacuation.

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'Freakish' sunspot wows astronomers

'Freakish' sunspot wows astronomers

AR 2192, the largest sunspot seen since the beginning of the current 11-year cycle that started in 2008, is producing strong solar flares.

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A 45,000-year-old leg bone reveals the oldest human genome yet

A 45,000-year-old leg bone reveals the oldest human genome yet

Interbreeding between neanderthals and humans took place in the relatively recent past, between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Our continuing look at climate change

Our continuing look at climate change

Penn State Professor Richard Alley joins us to talk about the latest research on ice caps.

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U of M researchers unveil new apple variety

The new fruit -- dubbed MN55 for now -- is a cross between the Honeycrisp and the MonArk. It is expected to hit grocery stores within the next few years.
by The Associated Press

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How to view Thursday's sundown solar eclipse

How to view Thursday's sundown solar eclipse

The moon will come between the earth and the sun Thursday evening, giving Minnesotans a rare glimpse of a partial solar eclipse at sunset. Here are a few tips on how to enjoy the experience.
by Kia Farhang

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