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Books' digital future

Books' digital future

As more and more books are published every year, Harvard University's head librarian says the future for books and the publishing industry will be a digital one. The transition from print to computer will provide a test of how well we preserve our great works of literature.

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Do Americans trust scientists?

Do Americans trust scientists?

The public has developed a dubious relationship with science as skeptics increasingly attack research on vaccines, HIV/AIDS, and climate change. Midmorning asks "Denialism" author Michael Specter if Americans are actually becoming "anti-science" or if other ideological factors are involved.

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When science and literature inspired one another

When science and literature inspired one another

While Wordsworth and Byron were forging the age of Romantic literature, a burst of scientific discovery was happening that forever changed astronomy, chemistry, and physics. Author Richard Holmes reaches back to this period in history to understand the foundations of modern science.

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The latest in road safety

The latest in road safety

The auto industry is developing new lifesaving technologies that allow roads to send information to drivers, and give cars a mind of their own. But will such advances take too much control out of drivers' hands?

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FAA computer problem not affecting MSP airport yet

If you are trying to catch a flight today, or need to pick up someone from the airport, check ahead to make sure you won't be waiting for hour, or worse, the flight's been cancelled. There are flight cancellations and delays nationwide this morning because of a FAA computer glitch.

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