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Midmorning Weekend

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

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The science of emotional survival

The science of emotional survival

Though scientists consider competition to be a major motivator for human behavior, complex emotions like modesty and love also have a valuable role in social groups.

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President Obama calls for scientific integrity

President Obama calls for scientific integrity

President Barack Obama has removed the ban on embryonic stem cell research and calls for scientific progress in America. Midday discusses the ethical issues intertwined with this new policy.

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Obama lifts ban on embryonic stem cell research

Obama lifts ban on embryonic stem cell research

President Barack Obama is ending Bush-era limits on using federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research. Obama was signing an executive order Monday, with scientists at his side.

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Obama stem cell order to affect U of M

Obama stem cell order to affect U of M

President Barack Obama is planning to sign an executive order today that will end limits on using federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research. One of the institutions that will be directly affected by the change is the Stem Cell Institute at the University of Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The science behind 'Watchmen'

The science behind 'Watchmen'

Superman is faster than a speeding bullet. Spiderman can do whatever a spider can. But, how do comic book heros and their extraordinary abilities relate to the laws of physics when Hollywood gets a hold of them?
by Steven John

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Source: Obama to reverse limits on stem cell work

Source: Obama to reverse limits on stem cell work

President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order on Monday reversing restrictions on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.

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Dawkins seeks more converts to atheism

Dawkins seeks more converts to atheism

Richard Dawkins says atheists should be just as forthright in their views as those who believe God is real. The prominent atheist talks about why he wants to convert more to his way of thinking.

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MnDOT to shore up road over abandoned mine shafts

MnDOT to shore up road over abandoned mine shafts

The federal stimulus package provides funding for shovel-ready infrastructure projects, and in Minnesota one of those projects involves protecting the public from hazards left over from shoveling long ago.
by Bob Kelleher

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