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May 15, 2018 12:20 PM

Asteroid will pass between the Earth and moon Tuesday (don't panic)

First spotted in 2010, a space rock is zooming toward Earth, making a close pass on Tuesday that will see it fly safely by - about halfway between our planet and the moon.

by Bill Chappell

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May 15, 2018 12:00 AM

Climate Cast live special with Paul Huttner

Climate Cast LIVE, hosted by MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner in MPR's UBS Forum in downtown St. Paul.

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May 14, 2018 2:04 PM

Icy moon of Jupiter spews water plumes into space

Researchers have evidence supporting the existence of plumes of water shooting up from the interior of Jupiter's icy moon Europa.

by Joe Palca

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May 13, 2018 7:30 PM

Minnesota highlights texting to find mental health help

May is national Mental Health Month, and Minnesota officials are using the opportunity to remind people about expanded services for those experiencing a mental health crisis.

by Mike Moen

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May 13, 2018 7:20 PM

Trump says U.S. will help penalized Chinese company

ZTE, which has more than 70,000 employees and has supplied networks or equipment to some of the world's biggest telecom companies, said in early May that it had halted its main operations as a result of a U.S. Commerce Department "denial order."

by Associated Press

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May 13, 2018 7:30 AM

Body camera maker weighs adding facial recognition technology

Axon, formerly Taser, has created a new ethics board to consider using artificial intelligence and facial recognition in local policing.

by Ian Wren

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May 12, 2018 7:00 PM

Time travelers invited to Stephen Hawking memorial service

Applications to attend a memorial service for the famous scientist are open to the public. Anyone born between 1918 and 2038 can apply.

by Alexis Diao

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May 11, 2018 3:11 PM

SpaceX's upgraded rocket soars with satellite for Bangladesh

SpaceX launched the latest version of the Falcon 9 from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, carrying Bangladesh's first satellite, which would bring the internet to all corners of the country.

by Associated Press

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May 8, 2018 12:44 PM

Google showcases AI advances at its big conference

Google is again putting artificial intelligence in the spotlight at its annual developers conference Tuesday.

by Associated Press

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May 5, 2018 9:55 AM

Interested in flying drones? Minnesota Drone Day taking place Saturday in Eagan

The free Minnesota Drone Day event will showcase drone-flying skills, and offer a chance to get the latest information on drone regulations from state and federal aviation experts.

by Dan Gunderson

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