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Ocean ambassador

Ocean ambassador

World renowned ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau has spent a lifetime sharing his love and concern for the seas. He joins Midmorning to talk about his latest adventures.

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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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Data from 50,000 Minnesota taxpayers gone missing

Data from 50,000 Minnesota taxpayers gone missing

State tax officials disclosed Wednesday that a package containing private information on 50,000 taxpayers - mostly businesses being audited for back taxes - has been missing for more than a month.
by Laura McCallum

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Climatology takes on a new meaning

Climatology takes on a new meaning

Political climates, social climates and scientific climates all play a role in Inigo Manglano-Ovalle's art. He has his first major show in Minnesota at the Rochester Art Center. It opens this weekend.
by Sea Stachura

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Remembering the 1981 tornado

Remembering the 1981 tornado

Twenty-five years ago, people living in parts of the Twin Cities took cover as a fierce and destructive tornado churned 15 miles across the metro area. The tornado, packing winds of more than 200 mph, destroyed homes and businesses in Edina, St. Anthony Park, Roseville and Lake Owasso.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Climate's end game

Climate's end game

More frequent and powerful hurricanes and animal extinctions are thought to be the result of a warmer planet. The author of a new book says it's not too late to change the climate back.

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The future of the book

The future of the book

Google's plan to scan thousands of books has spurred hope of a universal digital library, and a lawsuit from several publishing companies over copyright issues. Can books as we know them survive the digital age?

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Rescued wolf hybrids moving to sanctuary

Rescued wolf hybrids moving to sanctuary

Nineteen timberwolf hybrids at the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society will be moved to a 180-acre wolf sanctuary in Colorado, after being rescued from a farm in western Wisconsin. "Wolf dogs," as they are sometimes called, are increasingly being bred as exotic pets.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Hey! Animals are people too!

Hey! Animals are people too!

Scientist Jonathan Balcombe studies animal behavior and believes that if we open our eyes and really look at animals, we can see that they are individuals with a complex array of feelings.
by Mary Lucia

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Organics go mainstream

Organics go mainstream

Organic foods are more popular than ever. But are the ideals of the organic movement still alive? Or has the term "organic" just become part of the sales pitch?
by Nikki Tundel

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