Science

January 4, 2008 12:00 AM

'The Heat Is On: Evolution in Action'

This documentary from "The DNA Files," a project distributed by National Public Radio, looks at how plants and animals are adapting to climate change.

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January 2, 2008 4:36 PM

'Designing the Garden: Food in the Age of Biotechnology'

This new documentary from National Public Radio examines the debate over genetically modified food. Will manipulating genes in plants and animals solve world hunger, or is it unsafe to eat or grow?

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January 2, 2008 3:14 PM

A DNA portrait reveals more than what you look like

Imagine a portrait that showed not only who you are, but where you came from hundreds of generations ago through your unique genetic code.

by Marianne Combs

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January 2, 2008 9:11 AM

'Beyond Human'

"Beyond Human," a new documentary, looks at the differences and similarities of the DNA in humans and other animals to see just how much genetics can explain the development and complexity of life on Earth.

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December 28, 2007 3:00 PM

Feedlot regulation is a growing patchwork

From 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?

by Dan Gunderson

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December 17, 2007 2:15 AM

Digital divide still an issue in Minnesota

A 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.

by Jessica Mador

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December 17, 2007 12:00 AM

Human evolution in fast forward mode

Human 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.

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December 13, 2007 3:00 AM

Biomass power plant planned for Minneapolis

It is unusual to build a power plant right in the middle of a city. This one would be fueled by wood chips.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 13, 2007 12:00 AM

The myth of sugar and spice

The "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.