Science

Duluth professor finds corrosion-causing bacteria
A university professor says his research team has discovered an iron-oxidizing bacteria that might be eating away at docks in the Twin Ports.
Future Tense with Bob Collins
Future Tense substitute host Bob Collins talks with a man who's invented a new jet pack.
Minneapolis doctors save twins with new procedure
A pair of babies born in Minneapolis this week are among the first in the Midwest to undergo a new procedure to fix a rare, but often fatal condition shared by twins.
Future Tense with Bob Collins
Did the internet live up to its potential in this campaign season?
Winter weather on its way
University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley joins Midday to talk all things weather.
'Birds in Flight'
Popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Carrol Henderson joins Midday to talk about his new book, "Birds in Flight: The Art and Science of How Birds Fly."
Future Tense with Bob Collins
Why can't the U.S. make an electronic voting machine that works?
Technology that is shaping the 2008 election.
Politics and science
The presidential candidates recently responded to the top 14 science questions facing America. Midmorning analyses their answers to find out where scientific innovation fits into America's political conversation.
A new software product detects spin in news stories online.