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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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Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

With the right equipment, people can hijack your cellphone. We know the eavesdropping is happening, but we don't know much about who's doing the listening.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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Brains On: How is video game music interactive?

Brains On: How is video game music interactive?

Video game music has come a long way from the days of Space Invaders. How does it work?
by Molly Bloom

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A guide to Minnesota bird migration this fall

A guide to Minnesota bird migration this fall

Sharon "Birdchick" Stiteler joined The Daily Circuit to talk about birds on the move, and how those that stay are preparing for the winter.
by Sharon Stiteler

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Embryonic stem cells restore vision in preliminary human test

Embryonic stem cells restore vision in preliminary human test

Cells derived from embryos appear to have improved the vision in more than half of the 18 patients who had become legally blind because of two progressive, currently incurable eye diseases.
by Rob Stein

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