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From Cages to Conservation: American Zoos

From Cages to Conservation: American Zoos

A new documentary from WBUR's "Inside Out" series about the role of zoos in education and conservation.

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Midmorning Weekend: Decoding the Brain

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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Technology and the Iranian protests

Technology and the Iranian protests

Twitter, cell phones, the internet and other technologies are being employed to influence the Iran election protests and report to the outside world. Jon Gordon stops by Midday to talk about the latest technology news.
by Jon Gordon

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Appeal planned in music downloading case

The attorney for a Minnesota woman found liable for sharing copyright-protected music on the Internet says she will appeal the $1.9 million verdict.
by Chris Williams

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The 90+ study, Alzheimer's and aging

The 90+ study, Alzheimer's and aging

Neurologists at the University of California are studying a group of men and women over the age of 90 for clues on how the brain is affected by aging, and important data on Alzheimer' disease and dementia.

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To the moon

To the moon

A mission to the moon will investigate the hidden areas of the moon, and perhaps lay the groundwork for another astronaut visit in 2020.

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Researcher: Trophy hunting hurts big cat populations

Researcher: Trophy hunting hurts big cat populations

A big cat expert at the University of Minnesota says trophy hunting is depleting the lion and cougar populations in Africa and the western U.S.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Researchers developing disease-resistant American elms

Researchers developing disease-resistant American elms

Millions of American elm trees have been killed by Dutch elm disease. Researchers are developing disease resistant varieties from a few trees that survived.
by Dan Gunderson

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Arguments underway in music downloading trial

The recording industry is back in a federal courtroom today, trying to prove its allegation that a Minnesota woman engaged in illegal sharing of copyrighted music on the Internet.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Titanic exhibition at Science Museum of Minnesota

Titanic exhibition at Science Museum of Minnesota

A collection of items from the ill-fated Titanic is now at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul.

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