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Weighing the health risks of cellphones

Weighing the health risks of cellphones

A leading health organization reviewed dozens of studies and found that cellphones could possibly cause cancer. The news won't end the debate but will it lead to guidelines on cellphone use?

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The future of the space program, 50 years after JFK

The future of the space program, 50 years after JFK

In May 1961, President Kennedy asked a joint session of Congress to put a man on the moon within the decade, and return him safely to earth. The final space shuttle launches in a few weeks. What have we learned from these explorations?

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For recent grads, social media sites play key role in job hunt

For recent grads, social media sites play key role in job hunt

For new college graduates, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are playing an increasingly important role in their job search.
by Tim Post

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Bright Ideas: PZ Myers

Bright Ideas: PZ Myers

Bright Ideas host Stephen Smith sat down with noted science blogger PZ Myers to discuss evolution and the intersection of science and politics.
by Stephen Smith

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Lockheed attack highlights rise in cyber espionage

Lockheed attack highlights rise in cyber espionage

Lockheed Martin says it was the recent target of a "significant and tenacious" hack, although the defense contractor and the Department of Homeland Security insist the attack was thwarted before any critical data was stolen. The effort highlighted the fact that some hackers, including many working for foreign governments, set their sights on information far more devastating than credit card numbers.

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Around MN: Fighting blight and boosting bridges

Around MN: Fighting blight and boosting bridges

Every day, MPR's Minnesota Today team highlights important stories throughout the state. Find more statewide news any time at www.minnesotatoday.org.

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GOP presidential hopefuls shift on global warming

GOP presidential hopefuls shift on global warming

Faced with an activist right wing that questions the science linking pollution to changes in the Earth's climate and also disdains big government, most of the GOP contenders have stepped back from their previous positions on global warming.

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The Internet's role in human rights

The Internet's role in human rights

Social media has provided an important tool in Middle East uprisings this year. As the G-8 summit concludes today, should countries position internet access as part of human rights requirements?
by Jon Gordon

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Lake Calhoun, named for slavery supporter, draws fire

Lake Calhoun, named for slavery supporter, draws fire

A Minneapolis man has petitioned the lake be renamed, arguing it's inappropriate that a South Carolina politician who was an ardent supporter of slavery should have his name attached to one of Minnesota's most popular recreational lakes.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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