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Four takes on Netflix's streaming deal with Comcast

Four takes on Netflix's streaming deal with Comcast

The implications of this deal are complicated and wildly different, depending on whom you ask. We rounded up a few ways to look at the deal, which allows a broadband giant to charge Internet companies for direct access to consumers.
by Elise Hu

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How dogs read our moods

How dogs read our moods

Dogs always seem to know when you're upset and need extra love, even though they hardly understand a word of what you say. How can that be?
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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BBC: Saving the oceans, part two

We look at the impact of climate change, overfishing and pollution on ocean environments, and examine the scientific solutions to some of those issues.

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How a stalled jet stream is wreaking worldwide havoc

How a stalled jet stream is wreaking worldwide havoc

Kerri speaks to MPR News Meteorologist Paul Huttner and University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the jet stream and how it could be affected by our changing climate.

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Big rise in irrigation pumping draws DNR attention to Minnesota's 'Bonanza Valley'

Big rise in irrigation pumping draws DNR attention to Minnesota's 'Bonanza Valley'

A 175 percent increase in irrigation pumping over 25 years has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to single out this west central Minnesota area as one of three places to focus on groundwater management.
by Dan Haugen

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'Incidental findings' in DNA testing present ethical quandaries

'Incidental findings' in DNA testing present ethical quandaries

Unexpected results of increasingly routine DNA screenings present ethical questions for researchers, physicians and patients. What information do doctors owe patients? What if patients don't want the information?

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Internet fosters DIY house building movement

Internet fosters DIY house building movement

Advances in technology and a bit of architectural activism have led to the WikiHouse project, founded in London by Alastair Parvin two years ago. The project makes digital blueprints available online for free. Amateur builders use computer-cut plywood pieces that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.
by Jon Kalish

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BBC: Saving the oceans

The BBC looks at the impact of climate change, overfishing and pollution - and examines the scientific solutions to some of those issues.

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Facebook gives users new options to identify gender

Facebook gives users new options to identify gender

A third option now appears in the gender field: custom. Users who select that option can then choose from roughly 50 options including Trans Male or Female, Cisgender or Androgynous.
by Steve Henn

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