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Memory Editing

Memory Editing

Researchers are now able to see changes in the brain when a memory occurs. This new discovery is leading scientists to explore the possibilities of erasing unpleasant memories and implanting memories of experiences that never occurred.

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Delivering windmills

Delivering windmills

Dock workers in Duluth are getting used to handling a challenging new cargo: windmills for wind farms in Minnesota and North Dakota. Business in windmills is booming -- despite inconsistent federal support.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Scientists talk politics

Scientists talk politics

Midmorning talks with a leading scientist about the intersection of science and politics and the role that scientific knowledge plays in the formation of public policy.

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Raging mad

Raging mad

If you've seen a temper tantrum, you have an idea of the kind of angry outburst characteristic of someone with Intermittent Explosive Disorder. Researchers have found that this disorder affects as many as 16 million Americans.

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Conspiracy theories as populist power

With recent polls showing a growing acceptance of alternative theories about what happened on September 11, Midmorning looks at conspiracy theories, how they develop, and what they tell us about American culture.

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The new face of security

The new face of security

Security officials in airports across the country are stepping up the use of a new screening technique that examines behavior instead of bags. Midmorning will find out how facial expressions and other nonverbal communication can reveal emotion and how officers are using this information to screen passengers.

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Music for your mind

Music for your mind

For centuries, artists have connected music with matters of the mind and the heart. Midmorning talks with cognitive neurologist Daniel Levitin to dig deeper into our connection with music. Levitin's research explores what music is, how it has developed over time and the impact it has on our brains.

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