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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk live at the National Press Club

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk live at the National Press Club

SpaceX, one of the first commercial space transportation companies, will replace the cargo transport function of the retired Space Shuttle program for NASA. Elon Musk will discuss the future of space exploration in advance of his company's Nov. 30 flight to the International Space Station.

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Seeking answers in science

Seeking answers in science

In her new book, physicist Lisa Randall examines the role of risk, creativity, and uncertainty in scientific thinking, and why answering the biggest scientific questions we face could tell us who we are and where we come from.

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The genius behind Radiolab

The genius behind Radiolab

Midmorning speaks with newly named MacArthur genius Jad Abumrad about innovative radio and the new season of Radiolab.

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NASA: 6-ton satellite hits Earth; location unknown

NASA: 6-ton satellite hits Earth; location unknown

NASA's dead 6-ton satellite plunged to Earth early Saturday, but more than eight hours later, U.S. space officials didn't know just where it hit. They thought the fiery fall was largely over water and the debris probably hurt no one.

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The death of serendipity

Once upon a time, college roommates were assigned randomly. Now, many students are able to browse prospective roommates online, picking and choosing who they want to pair with. Sociologist Dalton Conley says that what we've gained in control, we've lost in serendipity and the chance for new experiences.

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The Fall of Summer

The Fall of Summer

As predicted, temperatures have dipped and will get close to freezing tonight in some parts of Minnesota. At the same time, fires are raging in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Paul Huttner

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Twin NASA craft launched to study insides of moon

Twin NASA craft launched to study insides of moon

A pair of spacecraft rocketed toward the moon Saturday on the first mission dedicated to measuring lunar gravity and determining what's inside Earth's orbiting companion - all the way down to the core.

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The fossil hunter returns

The fossil hunter returns

Local paleontologist Kristi Curry Rogers joins Midmorning to shares her latest fossil finds.

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Tech bubble 2.0?

Tech bubble 2.0?

Venture capital and IPO buzz have been on the rise in the technology industry. Are we building another bubble destined to pop? How might this hot sector help the overall U.S. economy, even in the short term?

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What's next for the Internet?

What's next for the Internet?

Twitter co-founders Evan Stone and Biz Williams speak at the Aspen Ideas Festival about the future of the Internet, social networking's influence on Internet use, and how the user experience can be improved.

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