Science

November 1, 2011 4:00 AM

Tiny technology is one of 3M's biggest assets

3M makes more than 50,000 products, but one of the company's most important technologies is at the core of a wide range of products, including road signs, grinders, and overhead projectors.

by Martin Moylan

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October 27, 2011 12:00 AM

The science of siblings

Siblings can play a powerful role in our lives, and now scientists are learning more than ever about just how much our brothers and sisters impact our behavior. Author Jeffrey Kluger examines the science and delves into his own childhood to explain why who we are is as much about our siblings as it is about ourselves.

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October 25, 2011 8:06 PM

Google faces more government demands for user info

Google is dealing with more government demands to turn over information about its users as more people immerse themselves online.

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October 25, 2011 8:03 PM

Students' financial info revealed on gov't website

The personal financial details of as many as 5,000 college students were temporarily exposed on the Education Department's direct loan website earlier this month.

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October 25, 2011 5:07 PM

3 things to know about the mortgage mess

All day Tuesday, Oct. 25, The Big Story Blog followed the Minnesota mortgage mess after President Obama announced a new plan to provide some refinancing relief for Americans who are "underwater" on their mortgages. Here are some conclusions:

by Paul Tosto

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October 24, 2011 4:00 AM

U of M to 'flip the switch' on experimental wind turbine

The University of Minnesota will "flip the switch" on a new experimental 2.5 megawatt wind turbine.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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October 23, 2011 6:57 PM

Hawaii astronomer captures image of forming planet

Astronomers have captured the first direct image of a planet being born. The planet itself, based on scientific models of how planets form, is estimated to have started taking shape about 50,000 to 100,000 years ago.

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October 22, 2011 8:00 PM

German satellite expected to hit Earth Sunday

A defunct satellite is hurtling toward the atmosphere and pieces of it are expected crash to the Earth on Sunday, according to the German Aerospace Center.