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May 15, 2014 11:24 AM

FCC gives initial OK to new Internet traffic rules

New rules for how Internet traffic is governed were officially unveiled and approved for public comment following a 3-2 vote Thursday by members of the Federal Communications Commission.

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May 13, 2014 2:10 PM

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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May 12, 2014 2:30 PM

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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May 7, 2014 9:00 AM

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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May 6, 2014 9:00 AM

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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May 1, 2014 9:00 AM

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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April 27, 2014 12:23 PM

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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April 25, 2014 4:29 PM

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