Science

March 9, 2009 8:58 AM

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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March 6, 2009 4:41 PM

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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March 6, 2009 3:33 PM

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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March 4, 2009 12:00 PM

U of M discovery offers potential breakthrough in preventing HIV transmission

An FDA approved substance appears to prevent HIV transmissions in primates, offering hope of preventing transmissions in humans.

by Lorna Benson

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March 3, 2009 4:26 PM

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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March 2, 2009 3:00 AM

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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February 28, 2009 5:12 PM

Minn. bill proposes closing DNR fish hatcheries

A new bill proposes closing all the Department of Natural Resources fish hatcheries by 2014.

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February 27, 2009 7:54 AM

Darwin's 200th

In February naturalist Charles Darwin would have turned 200. Publication of "On the Origin of Species," about his work in the Galapagos Islands caused religious and scientific uproar. It became the basis of modern biology and the modern day rift between science and the church.

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February 26, 2009 7:13 AM

Snow emergency issues, drivers advised to avoid travel

Transportation officials say there are a number of accidents and spinouts because of the snowstorm making its way across Minnesota. Officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary tonight.

by Than Tibbetts