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January 12, 2018 2:27 PM

The technology divide: How can we make tech jobs more inviting to women?

Two tech leaders discuss what's being done and what should be done for women pursuing careers in technology.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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January 12, 2018 8:31 AM

Facebook rolls out new plan for news feed: More posts from friends and family

CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social media giant wants to emphasize more "meaningful" content on users' feeds to "bring us closer together with the people that matter to us."

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January 11, 2018 10:24 AM

A school's way to fight phones in class: Lock 'em up

At a Boston charter school, administrators take students' phones and lock them in a soft pouch until the end of the day. "It sucks," grumbles one student.

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January 11, 2018 12:00 AM

Ancestry research: Can DNA help us grapple with the past?

An exploration of how genetic testing and ancestry research may allow us to learn our racial identity, our history and our humanity.

by MPR News Staff

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January 10, 2018 9:02 AM

Study finds salty cocktail changing pH of freshwater rivers

A study out this week shows that rivers in the upper Midwest --particularly North Dakota -- are becoming saltier faster than the rest of the country. Yes, saltier.

by Cathy Wurzer and Max Nesterak

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January 9, 2018 9:31 AM

Fired engineer sues Google, alleging discrimination against conservative white men

James Damore was fired after criticizing Google's diversity efforts and suggesting that innate differences between men and women explain gender gaps in the tech sector.

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January 9, 2018 6:07 AM

Large shareholders ask Apple to help wean digital-addicted youths

Suggestions range from entering the user's age when setting up a phone to setting limits on screen time and confining the use of iPhones and iPads to certain hours.

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January 8, 2018 6:35 PM

Are gummy bear flavors just fooling our brains?

Color really does impact our perception of taste -- even if the ingredients are otherwise the same, scientists say. It's something candy companies use to their advantage.

by Ashlie Stevens

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January 5, 2018 6:15 AM

Apple: Mac and iOS vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre flaws

Apple announced that most of its products might be open to attacks that could mine passwords and other sensitive data. But the company said it was already working on patches to mitigate the flaw.

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January 4, 2018 8:39 AM

3 bad bugs the cold can help kill

The extended cold snap may feel like bad news but there is an upside: it's killing off some of the insects that harm our trees and crops.

by Phil Picardi

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