Science

January 25, 2007 12:00 AM

In search of biosecurity

The latest biological research holds promise for fighting disease, but in the wrong hands could also threaten our national security. Midmorning speaks with an expert in biosecurity about current policy efforts at the federal and state levels.

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January 18, 2007 2:13 PM

Spencer Wells - DNA Hunter

Spencer Wells could possibly have one of the coolest jobs in the world. Or at least the coolest job title: Explorer-in-Residence for National Geographic.

by Mary Lucia

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January 18, 2007 12:00 AM

New discoveries shed light on human evolution

From Lucy's daughter to Neanderthal DNA, new discoveries in the world of paleontology are giving us a better picture of how humans evolved. A rebroadcast of Kerri Miller's interview with Donald Johanson, one of the leading experts in the field.

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January 17, 2007 12:00 AM

The science of human interaction

What makes us want to smile when we see others smile, or to feel empathy for someone? The author of a new book says it's because our brains are wired to make social connections.

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January 12, 2007 10:31 AM

Archeologist says findings are significant

Archaeologists have discovered artifacts in northern Minnesota that may date back as far as 14,000 years. One of the participants in the dig says the findings are significant.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 10, 2007 9:30 AM

Science Museum puts race under the microscope

The Science Museum of Minnesota has launched an exhibition that attempts to deconstruct one of America's thorniest issues -- race.

by Chris Roberts

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December 26, 2006 4:00 PM

The top 10 medical stories of 2006

This year has had more than its share of health and medical topics in the news. From E.coli outbreaks to polonium poisoning, high-profile strokes to pandemic predictions, many of the medical stories of the past year have approached near-biblical proportion. MPR's Tom Crann consulted Dr. Jon Hallberg for his pick of the top 10.

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December 26, 2006 3:00 PM

Low level of Lake Superior raises concern and costs

The level of Lake Superior recently hit an all-time low--at least in recorded history. That's making trouble for boaters, and especially for the big ore freighters.

by Bob Kelleher

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December 11, 2006 2:12 PM

Trash trouble: After e-recycling law, more illegal dumping

Nearly six months after Minnesota barred old televisions and computer monitors from landfills, leaders in some counties are finding the waste in rivers, ditches, wooded areas and trash bins.