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Marketplace Tech Report: Iranian hacks call into question web stability

Someone inside Iran managed to intercept traffic going to websites like Google and Yahoo. They did it using certificates, the digital notifications that tell your computer that a site is secure.
by John Moe

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The science, and science fiction, of forensics

The science, and science fiction, of forensics

From battlefields to crime scenes, Chief Hennepin County Medical Examiner Andrew Baker has seen death in many forms. And he says he views every victim as his patient. He joins Midmorning to discuss the science of forensics, and why what we see on TV doesn't reflect reality.

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Master of memory

Master of memory

When science journalist Joshua Foer went to cover the U.S. Memory Championship, he thought he would be witnessing the "Super Bowl of savants." What he found was that the competitors were normal people who had trained with ancient techniques that anyone could use. His new book details his own quest to become a memory champion.

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Human cloning ban under review at Legislature

Human cloning ban under review at Legislature

A bill that would make human cloning a crime in Minnesota is back at the state Legislature. Proponents of stem cell research say the bill could hamper research on the roots of disease and potential therapies.

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The science of living longer

The science of living longer

A new book delves into the current scientific quest for the secret of eternal life and traces the historic fascination with longevity. But if we could really live forever, would we want to?

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China's control of the Internet and media

China's control of the Internet and media

Google has reported that the Chinese government is interfering with its email service in China, amid other reports that China is tightening controls on the Internet in the wake of social-media fueled protests in the Middle East.

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How to make a good idea great

How to make a good idea great

Guy Kawasaki is a man of the moment and a man of the future. He helped Apple achieve dominance, became a successful entrepreneur, and now is a Twitter sensation. His 10th book explains how to influence people while maintaining high ethical standards.

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How bad is the nuclear crisis in Japan?

How bad is the nuclear crisis in Japan?

The United States has authorized the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Japan in light of the nuclear crisis there. What dangers does the situtation there pose?

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