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U of M takes fifth in solar home competition

U of M takes fifth in solar home competition

The University of Minnesota has finished fifth in a national competition between teams trying to build the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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H1N1 is bad enough without myths to make it worse

H1N1 is bad enough without myths to make it worse

Those who decide against getting the vaccine should make the choice free of misinformation.

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In schools, even chemistry is going green

In schools, even chemistry is going green

Chemistry professors these days are trying some new approaches to minimize the amount of hazardous substance students are exposed to, and as schools turn to more green chemistry, the benefits could include cost savings and possibly more career options for students.
by Tim Post

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Diane Ackerman joins the Kerri Miller book club

Writer and naturalist Diane Ackerman closely observes nature, then folds in her research on art, history and the natural world. She talked with Kerri Miller and book club members in the UBS Forum on October 9.

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The mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart

The mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart

A new film opens next week about the life and mystery of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to pilot a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. Midmorning discusses the aviatrix's lasting cultural impact, and the latest archaeological information on her disappearance over the Pacific.

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The relic hunter

The relic hunter

From the mountains of Nepal to the rain forests of Suriname, Ian Grant travels the world in search of unique and meaningful objects. He joins Midmorning to talk about his business, his belief in sustainable and ethical commerce, and his new Travel Channel series.

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The myths of the teen mind

The myths of the teen mind

For years, teenage impulsiveness and immature behavior was attributed to hormones. More recently, scientists have suggested the teenage brain is the problem. One psychologist says that theory is all wrong, and believes teenagers are capable of being far more mature and productive than we think.

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Talking Volumes: James Ellroy on "The Red Goddess"

Author James Ellroy talks about the real-life inspiration for his character Joan, in his new book "Blood's A Rover". Filmed live at the Fitzgerald Theater on October 7, 2009 with host Kerri Miller.

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Local health provider launches innovative care program

Local health provider launches innovative care program

Fairview Health Services is rolling out an experimental new way of delivering health care, to cut costs and improve the quality of patient care. The new system puts more responsibility in the hands of patients and medical staff.

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Physicist takes a deeper look at gravity, science education

Physicist takes a deeper look at gravity, science education

Helen Quinn talks about how investigating gravity beyond why apples fall to the ground usually leads to more questions than answers. Quinn is a foremost theoretical physicist and proponent of science education.

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