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Science

A day without a yesterday

The theory that the universe began with a monumental explosion shattered previously held theories and beliefs. Author and documentary maker Simon Singh talks about the history of the Big Bang discovery.

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A medical school where dolls do the teaching

New doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester are getting to make mistakes. But that's okay because they're working with giant dolls at the new Multidisciplinary Simulation Center.

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How fast is fast?

The U.S. leads the pack in the race to build the fastest supercomputer. From biological modeling to national defense, supercomputers are solving more complex problems.

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How We Learn

New studies are shedding light on the way the brain accomplishes learning. A leading scientist explains the inner workings of memory.

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Warroad Ojibwe want federal recognition

A group of Ojibwe Indians who have lived in and around Warroad for centuries is not recognized by the U.S. government. Now, the Warroad Ojibwe community is beginning the long and daunting task of seeking that federal acknowledgment.

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Science savvy

Do we know the difference between an atom and a molecule? According to a survey of 2,000 adults, fewer than a fifth of us do. Midmorning examines the basics of science and discusses why they matter.

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Light show

Midmorning examines the science behind one of the most feared and fascinating weather events: lightning.

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Concerned scientists concerned about global warming

Kevin Knoblach, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, calls global warming "the greatest threat to life on our planet" since the nuclear standoff of the Cold War. In a recent speech at the Cleveland City Club Forum, Knoblach also said that America's political leaders are coming around to his way of thinking.

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Researchers turn stem cells into cancer fighters

A team of University of Minnesota medical researchers has found a way to kill cancer cells using embryonic stem cells. The generated "natural killer cells" help defend the body against infection and some types of cancer. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked with Dr. Dan Kaufman of the U of M's Stem Cell Institute.
by Tom Crann

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Video blogs gain popularity

Blogging plus video equals vlogging. Video blogs provided some of the most personal coverage of Hurricane Katrina. Does the Internet's newest form of self expression challenge television as blogs challenge newspapers?

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