Popular science in the blogosphereJuly 13, 2006 4:29 PMBy Tom CrannThere are more than 46 million blogs on the Internet, and his is the most read science blog. Pharyngula, by PZ Myers, is the world's 179th most read blog on any topic. MPR's Tom Crann tried to find ou why it's so popular.
Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanolJuly 11, 2006 9:21 AMBy Cathy WurzerA University of Minnesota study shows that ethanol may not dramatically change the nation's dependence on foreign oil, and it may not be as friendly to the environment as some supporters have claimed.
Play53min 50secUnlocking the secrets of the animal mindJuly 10, 2006 12:00 AMAn expert in animal behavior draws on her own experience with autism to reveal the mysteries of how animals think.
Copy cats -- and dogsJuly 8, 2006 5:00 AMBy Nikki TundelTen years ago, a little lamb named Dolly was born. And things haven't been the same since.
Gypsy moths stalk the North ShoreJuly 3, 2006 2:00 PMBy Bob KelleherThe battle is beginning against a small brown moth on Lake Superior's north shore. Minnesota's largest infestation to date of gypsy moths was discovered last year in Lake and Cook counties.
Play53min 59secThe growing math and science gapJuly 3, 2006 12:00 AMThe U.S. is the undisputed leader in science and innovation, but the rest of the world is catching up. Midmorning looks at why America is losing its edge, and what can be done about it.
I always feel like somebody's watching meJune 30, 2006 2:48 PMBy Nikki TundelRemember that '80s song "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell? It turns out Rockwell was right.
Do you hear what I hear?June 21, 2006 7:00 AMBy Nikki TundelA high-pitched tone marketed by a British security company to repel teenagers has found a new use as a ringtone adults can't hear.
Play53min 59secSearch for how dinosaurs livedJune 13, 2006 12:00 AMScientist Kristina Curry Rogers has travelled the world looking for evidence of how dinosaurs behaved, in addition to what they looked like. She talks about her latest trip to Madagascar, an island with unique wildlife and important dinosaur finds.
Your so-called lifeJune 6, 2006 2:00 PMBy Nikki TundelSome say video games simply offer players an escape from reality. But one Twin Cities futurist is convinced today's popular programs can enrich life far from the computer screen.