Science

July 13, 2006 4:29 PM

Popular science in the blogosphere

There are more than 46 million blogs on the Internet, and his is the most read science blog. Pharyngula, by PZ Myers, is the world's 179th most read blog on any topic. MPR's Tom Crann tried to find ou why it's so popular.

by Tom Crann

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July 11, 2006 9:21 AM

Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanol

A University of Minnesota study shows that ethanol may not dramatically change the nation's dependence on foreign oil, and it may not be as friendly to the environment as some supporters have claimed.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 10, 2006 12:00 AM

Unlocking the secrets of the animal mind

An expert in animal behavior draws on her own experience with autism to reveal the mysteries of how animals think.

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July 8, 2006 5:00 AM

Copy cats -- and dogs

Ten years ago, a little lamb named Dolly was born. And things haven't been the same since.

by Nikki Tundel

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July 3, 2006 2:00 PM

Gypsy moths stalk the North Shore

The battle is beginning against a small brown moth on Lake Superior's north shore. Minnesota's largest infestation to date of gypsy moths was discovered last year in Lake and Cook counties.

by Bob Kelleher

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July 3, 2006 12:00 AM

The growing math and science gap

The U.S. is the undisputed leader in science and innovation, but the rest of the world is catching up. Midmorning looks at why America is losing its edge, and what can be done about it.

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June 30, 2006 2:48 PM

I always feel like somebody's watching me

Remember that '80s song "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell? It turns out Rockwell was right.

by Nikki Tundel

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June 21, 2006 7:00 AM

Do you hear what I hear?

A high-pitched tone marketed by a British security company to repel teenagers has found a new use as a ringtone adults can't hear.

by Nikki Tundel

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June 13, 2006 12:00 AM

Search for how dinosaurs lived

Scientist Kristina Curry Rogers has travelled the world looking for evidence of how dinosaurs behaved, in addition to what they looked like. She talks about her latest trip to Madagascar, an island with unique wildlife and important dinosaur finds.

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June 6, 2006 2:00 PM

Your so-called life

Some say video games simply offer players an escape from reality. But one Twin Cities futurist is convinced today's popular programs can enrich life far from the computer screen.

by Nikki Tundel

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