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Science

Mission to the moon possible for former Minnesotan

Former Minneapolis resident, and graduate of St. John's University in Collegeville, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Vande Hei has been accepted into NASA's 2009 class of astronauts. That means he could be on a mission to the moon, where NASA wants to go in about a decade.

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Leonardo DaVinci, man of mystery

Leonardo DaVinci, man of mystery

Scholars debate the role of Leonardo Da Vinci's artistry and technology in creating the scientific revolution, while popular culture has newly embraced his mysterious persona thanks to Dan Brown's novels. Midmorning searches for the true Da Vinci.

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From Cages to Conservation: American Zoos

From Cages to Conservation: American Zoos

A new documentary from WBUR's "Inside Out" series about the role of zoos in education and conservation.

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Technology and the Iranian protests

Technology and the Iranian protests

Twitter, cell phones, the internet and other technologies are being employed to influence the Iran election protests and report to the outside world. Jon Gordon stops by Midday to talk about the latest technology news.
by Jon Gordon

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The 90+ study, Alzheimer's and aging

The 90+ study, Alzheimer's and aging

Neurologists at the University of California are studying a group of men and women over the age of 90 for clues on how the brain is affected by aging, and important data on Alzheimer' disease and dementia.

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To the moon

To the moon

A mission to the moon will investigate the hidden areas of the moon, and perhaps lay the groundwork for another astronaut visit in 2020.

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