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Science

Podcast: Is there life on other planets?

s there anybody out there? Like, WAAAAY out there? In this episode we hear from astronomer Laura Danly about the search for life on other planets.

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Reports: FCC chairman revising Net Neutrality rules

The chairman is weighing whether to allow Internet providers to sell fast lanes to content companies seeking faster delivery to its customers.

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How Minnesota will experience climate change

How Minnesota will experience climate change

In this week's special edition of Climate Cast, we focus on the new National Climate Assessment.
by John Abraham

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Dave Goulson on saving the bees

Dave Goulson on saving the bees

He closes with a poignant question: "Perhaps if we learn to save a bee today, we can save the world tomorrow?"

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Can scientists improve tornado prediction?

Can scientists improve tornado prediction?

Average warning times for approaching tornadoes have increased significantly in the last 30 years, but the lead time seems to be stuck at 15 minutes.

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Supreme Court takes on digital privacy

Supreme Court takes on digital privacy

Two Supreme Court cases about police searches of cellphones without warrants present vastly different views of the ubiquitous device. Is it a critical tool for a criminal or is it an American's virtual home?

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You love the cloud, but it may not be as secure as you think

You love the cloud, but it may not be as secure as you think

People are storing more and more stuff online: photos, music, personal documents -- even books. The business of cloud storage is growing 30 percent a year, Forrester Research says. But if you're storing your digital belongings in the cloud, you should know you're giving up some rights.
by Laura Sydell

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Prof has a plan to bottle up invasive carp

He says the cost would be low, but he doesn't have the money.

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Tech giants pony up cash to help prevent another heartbleed

Tech giants pony up cash to help prevent another heartbleed

Google, Intel, Facebook and many other tech giants are pooling their money together -- for the first time -- to fix a glaring hole in cybersecurity.
by Aarti Shahani

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Using technology to fix the texting-while-driving problem

Using technology to fix the texting-while-driving problem

A patent from Apple could play a big role in helping teens -- and adults -- avoid accidents. The proposed feature, which would lock out certain features such as texts and calls, is not the first of its kind.
by Jessica Glazer

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