Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Technology

Urban heat island effect

Thursday's sudden storms may have been initiated and enhanced by the Twin Cities urban heat island. NASA's study with video animation of this phenomenon.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Geek Squad founder Robert Stephens keeps technology in perspective

Robert Stephens founded the Geek Squad as a one-man operation in the early '90s. Now the Geek Squad has agents across the U.S. -- and even abroad -- working to help people with their technology conundrums. However, technology doesn't drive him; how it will help his life and his family is what really interests him.
by Steve Seel

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Tubular debate

Tubular debate

Democratic presidential hopefuls field questions from the parents of soldiers in Iraq, a gun rights advocate wielding a rifle, and an animated snowman.
by Nikki Tundel

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
An appreciation for pathogens

An appreciation for pathogens

One biologist thinks some parasites, bacteria, and bugs deserve more respect despite their bad reputation.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Former U of M scientist awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Former U of M scientist awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Norman Borlaug's work on high-yield, disease-resistant varieties of wheat is credited with starting the "Green Revolution," and alleviating starvation in India and Pakistan in the 1960s.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Back away from the e-mail

Back away from the e-mail

E-mail is fast. It's convenient. And it can get you in lots of trouble.
by Nikki Tundel

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Headlines and health care

Headlines and health care

From federal funding of stem cell research to consumer-driven health plans, bioethicist Arthur Caplan discusses medical issues in the news.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
A list in constant flux

A list in constant flux

The process of adding and removing animals from the endangered species list often leads to charged conversations about what animal species are really in danger of extinction and what responsibility humans have to care for them.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
A new era in technology is calling

A new era in technology is calling

The much-anticipated Apple iPhone hits stores Friday amid a huge marketing push. Will this high-tech gadget live up to all the hype?
by Jon Gordon

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Minneapolis wi-fi expands range

Municipal wi-fi service will soon be available downtown Minneapolis. So far there are about 250 subscribers on board in the service's nearby pilot area. Some of them say, the service has been inconsistent.
by Brandt Williams

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!