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Austin to field test public wi-fi

Austin to field test public wi-fi

The City of Austin will have municipal wi-fi by October. The $1.2 million project is being run through the Austin Utilities Board and has been in the works for several years.
by Sea Stachura

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Herzog's 'Encounters at the End of the World'

Herzog's 'Encounters at the End of the World'

Prolific film maker Werner Herzog's new movie opens in the Twin Cities later this week. "Encounters at the End of the world" examines life at the South Pole.
by Euan Kerr

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Sex and the single-celled animal

Sex and the single-celled animal

Evolutionary biologist Olivia Judson is passionate about the mating habits of living things, from lions to the tiniest insects. She has written an entertaining compendium of those habits, with a serious purpose.

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First-time author draws raves with 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle'

First-time author draws raves with 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle'

David Wroblewski's book "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" has been drawing rave reviews. While it grew out of his desire to write about the special bonds between dogs and humans, an important part of the story is that the title character, Edgar, cannot speak.
by Euan Kerr

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Star Wars blasts into the Science Museum

Star Wars blasts into the Science Museum

The much anticipated Star Wars exhibit opens today at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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Return of wheat rust on the horizon

Return of wheat rust on the horizon

An old nemesis is threatening wheat crops around the world. Wheat stem rust epidemics have been controlled for decades, but a new outbreak in Africa has scientists in the Midwest working overtime to breed new resistant wheat plants.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farm bill is mixed news for organic growers

Farm bill is mixed news for organic growers

The 2008 farm bill designates more resources to organics than ever, but organic growers won't find relief from one of their thorniest problems: renting land.
by Sea Stachura

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Bell researcher studies geckoes' sticky feet

Bell researcher studies geckoes' sticky feet

A researcher at the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum has discovered a new family of gecko. The animals were known before, but now they have a new name.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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State Archeology Week

State Archeology Week

State Archeology Week begins this weekend with an archeology fair at Fort Snelling and a dig for kids at the Sibley House in Mendota.
by Julie Siple

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Desktop fabricators allow users to print 3D objects

Bluprints for desktop fabricators are available now on the Internet. The devices allow computer users to print out objects, clothing, even food, based on the chemicals and substances placed in the printers.

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