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April 22, 2012 5:00 PM

Hundreds of thousands may lose Internet in July

For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer. Unknown to most of them, their problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world.

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April 18, 2012 3:00 PM

Lonnie Dupre and Ann Bancroft on polar exploration

Mountain climber and arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre has a new book out called "Life on Ice," which chronicles 25 years of polar exploration. Fellow Minnesotan Ann Bancroft is getting ready for another expedition in November 2012.

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April 17, 2012 12:00 AM

Rebates to cut price of $60 LED bulb

How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? This bulb is the most energy-efficient yet and lasts about 20 years. But what separates it from the pack most is the price: $60.

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April 15, 2012 12:00 PM

Astronomer Mike Brown on killing Pluto

Even though most of us were born into a solar system with nine planets, we now live in a solar system of eight thanks to the work of Mike Brown five-and-a-half years ago. His discovery led to an international body of astronomers demoting Pluto from a planet to a new category of dwarf planet.

by Tom Weber

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April 15, 2012 12:00 PM

The war to control the Internet: Who is winning?

Shawn Henry, the former FBI executive assistant director, has declared that the United States is losing the war on internet security. Governments, corporations and criminals around the world are all battling over the control of the internet. Is this World War 3.0?