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January 8, 2024 2:29 AM

First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon

The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon Monday, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers.

by The Associated Press

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January 8, 2024 2:01 AM

Winter storm brings snow to the East Coast. But what's in a snowflake?

Snowflakes are a staple of magical wintry scenes, but how big can they really get? We find out what makes a snowflake a snowflake.

by Regina G. Barber, Nell Greenfieldboyce and Chloee Weiner

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January 4, 2024 12:00 PM

Former U of M professor's estate gifts record $6.5 million to Science Museum of Minnesota

The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul has received a $6.5 million gift — the largest in the museum’s history, from the estate of William D. Wells, a former University of Minnesota professor who died in 2020.

by MPR News Staff

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December 31, 2023 4:00 AM

Checking your 2024 horoscope? Astronomy explains why your sign might have changed

Our view of the constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago. That new perspective could also mess with your astrological horoscope in the new year.

by Regina G. Barber

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December 28, 2023 6:24 AM

2023 will be the hottest year on record. Is this how it's going to be now?

Global temperatures soared past previous records this year. Scientists say it's what they expect to see as the climate keeps changing.

by Lauren Sommer

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December 27, 2023 4:00 AM

From roadkill to research: Collect dead wildlife to help science

A new statewide network is launching in Minnesota with a goal to create a large database to track ecosystem changes and monitor environmental health into the future.

by Dan Gunderson and Kerem Yücel

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December 26, 2023 4:00 AM

How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty

A school composting program in Los Angeles helps teach students how to take climate action through its composting program.

by Caleigh Wells

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December 22, 2023 2:01 AM

It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now and can give you headaches

LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights — particularly holiday lights — are a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort.

by Aaron Scott, Berly McCoy and Rebecca Ramirez

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December 19, 2023 10:42 PM

This cat video is out of this world, and NASA used a laser to beam it to Earth

The 15-second video of Taters the cat was beamed to Earth from NASA's Psyche spacecraft, 19 million miles away. Taters is shown chasing a red laser light.

by The Associated Press

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December 19, 2023 4:09 AM

Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts

Three Stanford graduate students built an AI tool that can find a location by looking at pictures. Civil rights advocates warn more advanced versions will further erode online privacy.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon

Winter storm brings snow to the East Coast. But what's in a snowflake?

Former U of M professor's estate gifts record $6.5 million to Science Museum of Minnesota

Checking your 2024 horoscope? Astronomy explains why your sign might have changed

2023 will be the hottest year on record. Is this how it's going to be now?

From roadkill to research: Collect dead wildlife to help science

How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty

It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now and can give you headaches

This cat video is out of this world, and NASA used a laser to beam it to Earth

Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts

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