Science

August 2, 2007 4:25 PM

The next steps in the bridge investigation

A former National Safety Transportation Board official and a structural engineer join Midmorning to talk about the investigation process into the bridge collapse, and what's been learned from past bridge failures.

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August 1, 2007 12:00 AM

The dilemma of being gifted

Child prodigies have an amazing ability to master tasks that elude many adults. Midmorning takes a closer look at the mysteries and dilemmas that come with the talent of child prodigies.

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July 27, 2007 2:34 PM

Good blog, bad blog

One digital media critic claims that user-generated content from bloggers and citizen media is bad for our culture.

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July 24, 2007 12:00 AM

The meaning of courage

Midmorning examines a concept that puzzled ancient Greek philosophers: defining the meaning of courage.

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July 18, 2007 12:00 AM

An appreciation for pathogens

One biologist thinks some parasites, bacteria, and bugs deserve more respect despite their bad reputation.

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July 16, 2007 1:01 PM

Designer babies

Genetic testing is creating controversy for couples using in vitro fertilization. Some parents argue for the right to deliberately select an embryo with a trait like deafness or dwarfism.

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July 13, 2007 12:00 AM

The Friday Follow: Electronic waste

We dispose of millions of pounds of televisions alone in Minnesota. But a state law that recently went into effect may streamline disposal of electronic waste.

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July 13, 2007 12:00 AM

Putting the popular in popular science

Reporting the facts of scientific phenomena is getting more complicated for journalists as they navigate politics and popular opinion.

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July 11, 2007 3:00 AM

Proposed Range steel plant is $30 million short

This could be the make-or-break year for a massive $1.6 billion Iron Range steel project. But the project is $30 million short -- money promised by the state, then lost to the veto of a supplemental bonding bill.

by Bob Kelleher

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July 10, 2007 11:38 AM

South Dakota wins federal underground lab project, beats Minnesota

The closed Homestake gold mine was among four sites considered for the deep underground lab. The project could attract experiments costing billions of dollars, and create hundreds of jobs.

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