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U of M acknowledges mistakes in stem cell research

University of Minnesota officials say discrepancies found in promising stem cell research appear to be mistakes, and not deliberate fabrications. A journal determined U of M stem cell researcher Catherine Verfaillie doubled up some data.
by Art Hughes

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Co-generation makes a big comeback

Co-generation makes a big comeback

With Minnesota's new renewable energy standard, utilities are turning to some surprising places to make renewable power.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minnesota Historical Society closes Grand Mound burial site

Minnesota Historical Society closes Grand Mound burial site

The Minnesota Historical Society has permanently closed the Grand Mound History Center near International Falls. The 2,200-year-old burial mounds are the largest surviving prehistoric structure in the upper Midwest.
by Tom Robertson

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Explorer Ann Bancroft heads back to the North Pole

Explorer Ann Bancroft heads back to the North Pole

Ann Bancroft talks about her latest planned North Pole expedition. This time, it's not so much about being the first to do something new. She says the trip will also raise awareness about global warming.

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Minnesota wants changes in South Dakota power plant

Minnesota wants changes in South Dakota power plant

Minnesota officials including Governor Pawlenty are weighing in on a proposed coal power plant in South Dakota. They're concerned the plant would add to global warming.
by Mark Steil

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Polymet project draws friends and foes

Polymet project draws friends and foes

Polymet Mining Company has a long way to go, to convince some people its proposed precious metals mine is a good idea.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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What is the anthropic principle and why are physicists fighting about it?

For years physicists have been hurling insults at one another over a concept called "the anthropic principle." Stanford University physicist Leonard Susskind explained what the fuss is about in a Jan. 24 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California.

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Pawlenty tries to walk fine line on stem cell issue

Stem-cell research legislation that doesn't explicitly restrict the use of embryonic cells would face a gubernatorial veto, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Monday, two days before state legislators delve into the issue.
by Tom Scheck

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A closer look at the criminal mind

A closer look at the criminal mind

New advances in neuroscience and brain imaging hold the promise of a greater understanding of the criminal mind. But Midmorning's guest says these advances shouldn't change our idea of responsibility.

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Global warming: Assessing the options

Global warming: Assessing the options

Global warming concerns many of us, but what to do about it? A scientist and political expert talk about the options. The conversation, moderated by Kerri Miller, was recorded last Friday before an audience at the UBS Forum.

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