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Science

Ban of bisphenol-A proposed at the Capitol

Ban of bisphenol-A proposed at the Capitol

A state senate committee votes today on whether Minnesota should follow Canada's lead and ban the chemical bisphenol-A from baby bottles and other products designed for young children.

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Breaking the glass ceiling for women scientists

Breaking the glass ceiling for women scientists

Although increasing numbers of women are pursuing careers in the sciences, many still deal with unequal opportunities and unequal equity. There is some hope that the Obama administration, with it's renewed focus on science, might be able to change that.

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How good is Windows 7?

How good is Windows 7?

Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, now in a public test phase, looks to be a whole lot better than Vista, which earned a bad reputation for not playing nice with older peripherals and software.

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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Future Tense with Jon Gordon

A new Website is an online hub for free university classes and lectures.

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Cosmic quandaries

Cosmic quandaries

A renowned astrophysicist explains the allure of Pluto, and the public outrage over its recent demotion from planet status.

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Top EPA scientist describes new attitude at agency

Top EPA scientist describes new attitude at agency

President Barack Obama has said his administration will put a new emphasis on science as it takes power and begins to shape the nation's policy. The Environmental Protection Agency's top scientist was in Minnesota today to talk about that change.
by Tim Nelson

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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

The Electronic Frontier Foundation begins a campaign to make unlocking phones easier.

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