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Minnesota biotech joins forces with medical device industry

Leaders in Minnesota's fledgling biotech industry think they've finally figured out a way to attract more investors. They've decided to team up with the state's well-established medical device industry, in hopes of getting more exposure and more money for research.

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What we know about hurricanes

Hurricane Rita weakened slightly Thursday morning, but stayed at a highly potent Category 5 level as it moved toward Texas. Though the massive storm may weaken to a Category 3 before it makes landfall, it would still pose a threat. What causes hurricanes? What makes them strengthen, weaken and change course? Is global warming making them stronger?

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South Dakota proposes underground lab

South Dakota's governor will call a special legislative session this fall to fund a state underground laboratory in an abandoned gold mine.

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The final frontier

The oceans occupy nearly three-quarters of the Earth's surface and contain 80 percent of the planet's life forms. Yet we know more about the landscape of the moon than we do about the sea floor. Midmorning talks with two ocean explorers about the latest deep sea research.

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Man versus man-eaters

For the people living near lions in Tanzania, man-eating predators are a real threat. A world-renowned expert on lion behavior talks about what biologists are doing to prevent human fatalities.

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New satellite map helps fight wildfires

A new 3-D map shows vegetation throughout the United States. It's the data needed to help simulate wildfires and may predict where the fire will head.

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A whole new world?

Scientists have announced the discovery of a new planet. Midmorning talks about the largest object to be found in our solar system since 1846 and examines the latest research into worlds around us.

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Space shuttle Discovery lands safely in California

The space shuttle Discovery landed safely Tuesday morning.

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Geek Squad to the rescue

Computer guru Robert Stephens answers computer questions and discusses all things technical.

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The future of the final frontier

Though it was not without its setbacks, the space shuttle Discovery rocketed into orbit on July 26. It is scheduled to return to earth on Monday, but after that, the future of the shuttle program is uncertain.

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