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‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

Women have made profound contributions to science that have reshaped the world. Listen black to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Minnesota scientists Bridgette Shannon and Jayshree Seth about what it’s like to be a woman in the science field — overcoming barriers and finding success in research and individual careers. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Photos: Northern lights painted Minnesota skies overnight

Photos: Northern lights painted Minnesota skies overnight

Photographers around the state shared some of their snapshots of the northern lights painting the skies pink, purple and green overnight and just before Friday sunrise.
by MPR News Staff

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These penguins take 10,000 little naps a day — seconds at a time

These penguins take 10,000 little naps a day — seconds at a time

Sleep. It's an essential biological function that has long intrigued scientists. This week, scientists finally added one piece to the elusive sleep puzzle: How wild chinstrap penguins sleep amid their noisy colony.
by Regina G. Barber, Aaron Scott and Brent Baughman

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Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

Chances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.
by MPR News Staff

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Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.
by Will Stone

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