Feedlot regulation is a growing patchworkDecember 28, 2007 3:00 PMBy Dan GundersonFrom county to county and township to township, the decisions over whether to allow new livestock feedlot operations is very different. Does this make it harder or easier to get a new facility approved?
Play4min 11secDigital divide still an issue in MinnesotaDecember 17, 2007 2:15 AMBy Jessica MadorA new report by the University of Minnesota's Institute on Race and Poverty shows that while the digital divide remains a problem in Minnesota, community technology centers can help bridge the gap.
Play53min 59secHuman evolution in fast forward modeDecember 17, 2007 12:00 AMHuman beings are evolving at an ever faster rate, according to a new study. A look at what anthropologists are uncovering about our past and possible hints of the future.
Play4min 18secBiomass power plant planned for MinneapolisDecember 13, 2007 3:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillIt is unusual to build a power plant right in the middle of a city. This one would be fueled by wood chips.
Play53min 55secThe myth of sugar and spiceDecember 13, 2007 12:00 AMThe "mean girls" phenomenon has been a popular culture staple for the past few years, but a psychologist at the University of Minnesota who studies aggression in young girls says the behavior has its roots in early childhood.
Play53min 54secWar on cancerDecember 10, 2007 2:51 PMOne scientist says corrupt agencies and compromised researchers are responsible for hindering medical progress on the prevention of cancer.
Play6min 51secMinnesota's newest Nobel Laureate receives his prizeDecember 10, 2007 2:04 PMBy Art HughesMinnesota's newest Nobel Laureate received his award Monday at a public gathering at the University of Minnesota.
Play3min 40secMayo Clinic doctors examine sick pork handlersDecember 7, 2007 4:43 PMBy Sea StachuraDoctors at the Mayo Clinic say they suspect direct contact with pig brains may have caused to the neurological illnesses of workers at Quality Pork Processing in Austin, Minn. Last week the Minnesota Department of Health revealed 11 workers are exhibiting symptoms.
Play53min 59secDespite new discoveries, stem cells remain controversialDecember 7, 2007 12:00 AMBioethics expert Jeffrey Kahn talks about the new discovery that skin cells might be used in place of embryos for stem cell research. He says the discovery may not eliminate the ethics debate.
Climate change group votesDecember 6, 2007 3:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillAt a meeting Wednesday, the task force working on ways to reduce Minnesota's carbon footprint approved some ideas and sent others back to the drawing board. They had more questions than answers about many of the ideas.