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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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Redwood County reports golf-ball-sized hail

Residents in southwestern Minnesota are assessing damages after a number of areas reported hail as large as golf balls.

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How smart are smart phones?

How smart are smart phones?

Jon Gordon of "Future Tense" joins Midday to share his research on smart phones and answer questions about the rapidly changing world of technology.
by Jon Gordon

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A new search engine in town

A new search engine in town

Software giants Microsoft and Yahoo just made a 10-year deal to join forces in taking on Google with their own search engine called "Bing." What will the new option mean for the average user when most people prefer Google?

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Farms used as real world research labs

Farms used as real world research labs

A North Dakota farmer is letting researchers try a new approach to studying the environmental impacts of agriculture by turning his entire farm into a laboratory.
by Dan Gunderson

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What science can reveal about aging

What science can reveal about aging

Newly published research on monkeys' diets suggest that a restricted-calorie diet could be the key for humans to live longer. How is scientific research changing our view of longevity, and will it give clues to how we will age in the future?

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