Science

Museums, dealers, and collectors are in a struggle with countries over ownership of cultural artifacts found on their land. By returning precious objects to their country of origin, what do they gain, and what does the public lose?
Newsmaker: The Dead Sea Scrolls
Discovered in a cave in the Judean desert by a Bedouin shepherd more than 60 years ago, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a source of mystery and fascination for biblical scholars, and are the subject of a new exhibition in St. Paul. A local scholar joins Midmorning to explain why the scrolls are so significant.
Defeating dementia and Alzheimer's
A recent report from the Alzheimer's Association finds that African-Americans are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's than caucasians. We'll discuss the latest research and treatement for this prevalent disease, especially as it involves dementia and memory.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is about a third of the way through its program of distributing a free Internet safety program to 1,400 state schools.