Science

Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called ‘God particle,’ has died
Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle, helping explain how matter formed after the Big Bang. His death at 94 was announced by the University of Edinburgh, where he was a professor.
Solar eclipse excites Minnesota despite clouds across much of state
A solar eclipse was visible across a swath of the U.S. on Monday afternoon. Minnesota was not in the path of totality, but a roughly 75 percent partial eclipse was visible, peaking around 2:02 p.m.
Photos: Astronomy day at UMD prepares visitors for eclipse
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus hosted an Astronomy Day Saturday. The event engaged community members to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday.
Clouds and rain? Here's how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse
Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views on April 8. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.
Small solutions to the big phosphorus water quality challenge
High levels of phosphorus and nitrogen flow north in the Red River, contributing to increasing algae blooms in Lake Winnipeg. A project in a small northwestern Minnesota town shows the possibilities and challenges of fixing water quality across borders.