Technology

More Aurora Borealis predicted
Northern lights may be returning to most of Minnesota's skies in the coming years. That's because the sun is expected to be creating more weather in space, throwing off clouds of magnetized particles that have the power to turn dark skies into ribbons of color...and disrupt the GPS systems we've come to rely upon.
Free speech on the Internet
Google's purchase of YouTube has enabled the Web site to reach around the globe. But Google recently met its match in Turkey when the Turkish government blocked the site due to culturally inappropriate content. Midmorning asks how consumers, companies, and laws will adapt to emerging Internet technology.
Minn. state colleges aim for more online courses
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is aiming to deliver 25 percent of its college credits through online courses by 2015.
High-tech camera will take crop photos from space
When the Space Shuttle Endeavour blasts off just before 7 p.m. Friday night, it will be carrying a powerful camera that's designed to help farmers in the upper midwest.
Winter weather on its way
University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley joins Midday to talk all things weather.
Future Tense with Jon Gordon
Startup wants to offer free wireless broadband to Americans.
Future Tense with Jon Gordon
Podcasting has far to go before entering mainstream.
Future Tense with Jon Gordon
Blogger recommends five useful Web 2.0 sites.
Future Tense with Jon Gordon
More than 20 public transit agencies around the country have been using GPS technology. The technology has allowed the agencies to keep better tabs on their fleets, and gives riders a tool to find out when their bus will arrive.
Future Tense with Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon talks with Ron Feldman of kwiry.com, which offers a way for consumers to use the text feature on their cellphones to shop, order movies, add to their calendars, or send reminders to themselves.