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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Future Tense with Jon Gordon

A new Website is an online hub for free university classes and lectures.

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Cosmic quandaries

Cosmic quandaries

A renowned astrophysicist explains the allure of Pluto, and the public outrage over its recent demotion from planet status.

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Top EPA scientist describes new attitude at agency

Top EPA scientist describes new attitude at agency

President Barack Obama has said his administration will put a new emphasis on science as it takes power and begins to shape the nation's policy. The Environmental Protection Agency's top scientist was in Minnesota today to talk about that change.
by Tim Nelson

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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

The Electronic Frontier Foundation begins a campaign to make unlocking phones easier.

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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Microsoft announced yesterday it will make the first mass layoffs in its 34-year history, cutting 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months as demand for personal computers falls.

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3M helps produce 3-D images--without special glasses

3M helps produce 3-D images--without special glasses

3M is working with a number of electronics manufacturers to create cell phones, handheld computers and other small devices that will produce high-definition still images and full-motion video in 3-D.
by Martin Moylan

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Instant change at White House Web site

Instant change at White House Web site

At the same moment Barack Obama became the nation's next president, the White House's Web site was updated to reflect the change. "The White House. President Barack Obama," reads the top of the new home page. "Welcome to the new WhiteHouse.gov. Change has come to America."

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Lake Superior 'love nest' aims to save sturgeon population

Lake Superior 'love nest' aims to save sturgeon population

An effort to help Lake Superior sturgeon become self-sustaining is entering a critical phase. Sturgeon were nearly wiped out in the big lake about a century ago. Crews have been busy this winter, trying to build the perfect sturgeon love nest.
by Bob Kelleher

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DIY invention show gets public television premiere

DIY invention show gets public television premiere

A new TV show produced here in Minnesota premieres on public TV stations across the country this weekend. MAKE:TV highlights creative do-it-yourself projects that tinkers can do at home. However, one look at the show and thoughts of This Old House or Martha Stewart will quickly dissipate.

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