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Scientists search for life beyond Earth

Scientists search for life beyond Earth

NASA's Kepler spacecraft has already spotted a new planet, shortly after its launch, giving scientists hope of someday finding a new earth-like planet. Midmorning delves into the science behind the hunt for extraterrestrial life.

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How does your dinosaur grow?

How does your dinosaur grow?

Dinosaur expert Kristi Curry Rogers talks about her latest research into how the largest dinosaurs grew. And new research shows relatives of the largest dinosaurs were small enough to burrow in the ground.

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Aspen highlights--1959 and Darwin

Aspen highlights--1959 and Darwin

Two speeches from journalists at the Aspen Ideas Festival: Fred Kaplan on his new book "1959" and David Quammen on his book "The Reluctant Mr. Darwin."

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Decoding brain development

Decoding brain development

Three scientists sat down together at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colo. to discuss how our brains develop over the course of our lives.

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University of Minnesota to house world's largest magnet

University of Minnesota to house world's largest magnet

A ceremony Thursday at the University of Minnesota marked the start of construction of a building that will one day house the world's most powerful magnet.
by Tom Weber

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Preview of a nuclear Iran on NPR

NPR correspondent Mike Shuster talks about Iran and how that country's nuclear ambitions are shaping the politics of the region and U.S. foreign policy response.

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Moss-based pool filter shows promise as chlorine alternative

Moss-based pool filter shows promise as chlorine alternative

A moss-based water filtration system testing in St. Paul this summer has shown promise as a way to keep pools clean while using fewer chemicals, city officials said.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Catching viruses before they become pandemics

Catching viruses before they become pandemics

Nathan Wolfe, visiting professor of human biology at Stanford University and director of the Global Viral Forecasting Initiative, spoke at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival about his research into how viruses move from animals to humans -- and how to slow their spread.

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St. Paul native part of crew behind controversial dolphin film

St. Paul native part of crew behind controversial dolphin film

A controversial new movie called "The Cove" opens in Minnesota later this week and one of the crew is St. Paul native Joe Chisholm. He helped mastermind what became a huge clandestine operation.
by Euan Kerr

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