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Science

Roaming black holes and misfit stars

Roaming black holes and misfit stars

Rogue black holes, orphaned baby planets, and a huge gas cloud headed toward the Milky Way. Those were just some of the topics at last week's meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

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Power line technology allows for bigger loads

Power line technology allows for bigger loads

More efficient power lines are helping some utilities meet increased electric demand. The new lines use a composite material that allows them to carry two or three times more electricity than a traditional power line.
by Dan Gunderson

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New media a major factor in the 2008 campaign

New media a major factor in the 2008 campaign

The advent of YouTube and other Internet video sites fueled a new breed of citizen journalists during the 2006 midterm elections, and the trend is expected to grow this year. Already there are signs in Minnesota that the candidates are paying attention.
by Jessica Mador

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Fixing bridges not Minnesota's only transportation problem

Fixing bridges not Minnesota's only transportation problem

Potholes are popping up all over on state roadways. The crews fill them, but with the cold and the traffic they are soon back. One reason crews are having a tough time keeping up is that they are strapped for money.
by Dan Olson

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To grow an organ

To grow an organ

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made strides in human tissue research by creating a heart that beats outside the body. Midmorning asks what's on the horizon for tissue engineering and stem cell research.

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U of M creates first beating heart organ

U of M creates first beating heart organ

University of Minnesota scientists say they have for the first time created a beating heart in a laboratory. The discovery offers hope that the technique could be used one day to create a fully functioning heart for humans.
by Lorna Benson

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Feds cut $270 million from NE Minnesota research project

Feds cut $270 million from NE Minnesota research project

The people planning a $270 million physics experiment in northeast Minnesota got an unhappy surprise just before Christmas. The NOvA project was cut from a federal spending bill that passed Congress a couple of weeks ago.
by Bob Kelleher

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'The Heat Is On: Evolution in Action'

'The Heat Is On: Evolution in Action'

This documentary from "The DNA Files," a project distributed by National Public Radio, looks at how plants and animals are adapting to climate change.

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