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Science

Will genetics revolutionize medicine?

Doctors are obtaining and using genetic information more easily than ever. How are ethical standards being applied to this dynamic field?

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Cute as a bug's ear?

If you thought you saw a lot of mosquitoes this season in central and western Minnesota, you weren't just imagining things. Insect expect Jeff Hahn talks about the increasing numbers of mosquitoes and answers all of your bug questions.

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Minnesota biotech joins forces with medical device industry

Leaders in Minnesota's fledgling biotech industry think they've finally figured out a way to attract more investors. They've decided to team up with the state's well-established medical device industry, in hopes of getting more exposure and more money for research.

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What we know about hurricanes

Hurricane Rita weakened slightly Thursday morning, but stayed at a highly potent Category 5 level as it moved toward Texas. Though the massive storm may weaken to a Category 3 before it makes landfall, it would still pose a threat. What causes hurricanes? What makes them strengthen, weaken and change course? Is global warming making them stronger?

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South Dakota proposes underground lab

South Dakota's governor will call a special legislative session this fall to fund a state underground laboratory in an abandoned gold mine.

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The final frontier

The oceans occupy nearly three-quarters of the Earth's surface and contain 80 percent of the planet's life forms. Yet we know more about the landscape of the moon than we do about the sea floor. Midmorning talks with two ocean explorers about the latest deep sea research.

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Man versus man-eaters

For the people living near lions in Tanzania, man-eating predators are a real threat. A world-renowned expert on lion behavior talks about what biologists are doing to prevent human fatalities.

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New satellite map helps fight wildfires

A new 3-D map shows vegetation throughout the United States. It's the data needed to help simulate wildfires and may predict where the fire will head.

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A whole new world?

Scientists have announced the discovery of a new planet. Midmorning talks about the largest object to be found in our solar system since 1846 and examines the latest research into worlds around us.

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