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Will Apple continue to dominate without Steve Jobs?

Will Apple continue to dominate without Steve Jobs?

Steve Jobs' announcement that "the day has come" for him to step down as Apple's CEO is rocking the tech world. What impact will his decision have on the future of Apple and the innovations that have shaped the communications revolution?

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When science meets politics

Political candidates continue to question scientists when it comes to issues with powerful policy implications — like climate change. It's got some scientists believing they shouldn't stand on the political sidelines. But do scientists make good politicians? And once they're elected, can they really make a difference on the issues they care about?

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Where does happiness come from and how do you find it?

Where does happiness come from and how do you find it?

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival about his book, "The Happiness Hypothesis." It's an examination on how the mind works and the search for happiness and meaning in our lives, using the wisdom of the past as a guide.

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Plant-based composites could replace petroleum products

Plant-based composites could replace petroleum products

Researchers at North Dakota State University say they've developed a way to make high quality paints and coatings from soy oil and sugar.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Juno' blasts off on 5-year Jupiter journey

'Juno' blasts off on 5-year Jupiter journey

A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno rocketed away Friday on a five-year journey to Jupiter, the solar system's most massive and ancient planet.

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Author of 'Hamlet's BlackBerry' says we need more solitude, less technology

Author of 'Hamlet's BlackBerry' says we need more solitude, less technology

William Powers speaks to the 2011 Aspen Ideas Festival about his book, "Hamlet's BlackBerry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in a Digital Age." Is life better with these technological connections?

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There's an app for that: The future of medicine

There's an app for that: The future of medicine

Mobile technology is creating new tools, tests and apps that enable patients to get diagnostic information through their smart phones. But what will this mean for the doctor-patient relationship?

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The health of Minnesota's lakes

The health of Minnesota's lakes

It's peak season for hitting one of Minnesota's thousands of lakes. But it's also a time when the threats to the health of those lakes are most evident. We'll get a mid-summer status report on one of Minnesota's greatest treasures: its lakes.

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Sex, love, and loneliness on the Internet

Sex, love, and loneliness on the Internet

In 2010, fee-based dating Web sites like eHarmony and match.com grossed over $1 billion.

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