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Living near fire zones

Living near fire zones

The fires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area worry some who live on the Gunflint Trail. Midmorning looks at how fires are fought, how forests are managed and whether people should reconsider living near areas prone to burning.

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The ethics of stem cell research

The ethics of stem cell research

Midmorning's semi-regular ethics conversation covers the stem cell debate.

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Stem cell veto could become a campaign issue

Stem cell veto could become a campaign issue

President Bush vetoed a bill Wednesday that would expand federal research on stem cells obtained from embryos. The issue could also play a role in the November election, since two of the U.S. Senate candidates in Minnesota differ on the issue.
by Tom Scheck

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Training a brain for a car chase

Training a brain for a car chase

Many people are concerned about the dangers of police chases. But until now there's never been a study about what happens to a police officer's brain during a chase. Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato raises questions about whether police training for chases is adequate.
by Sea Stachura

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Popular science in the blogosphere

Popular science in the blogosphere

There 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.
by Tom Crann

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Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanol

Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanol

A 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.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Unlocking the secrets of the animal mind

Unlocking the secrets of the animal mind

An expert in animal behavior draws on her own experience with autism to reveal the mysteries of how animals think.

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Copy cats -- and dogs

Copy cats -- and dogs

Ten years ago, a little lamb named Dolly was born. And things haven't been the same since.
by Nikki Tundel

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Gypsy moths stalk the North Shore

Gypsy moths stalk the North Shore

The 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.
by Bob Kelleher

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The growing math and science gap

The growing math and science gap

The 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.

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