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Science

Concerned scientists concerned about global warming

Kevin Knoblach, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, calls global warming "the greatest threat to life on our planet" since the nuclear standoff of the Cold War. In a recent speech at the Cleveland City Club Forum, Knoblach also said that America's political leaders are coming around to his way of thinking.

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Researchers turn stem cells into cancer fighters

A team of University of Minnesota medical researchers has found a way to kill cancer cells using embryonic stem cells. The generated "natural killer cells" help defend the body against infection and some types of cancer. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked with Dr. Dan Kaufman of the U of M's Stem Cell Institute.
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Video blogs gain popularity

Blogging plus video equals vlogging. Video blogs provided some of the most personal coverage of Hurricane Katrina. Does the Internet's newest form of self expression challenge television as blogs challenge newspapers?

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Biodiesel requirement takes effect

State officials are celebrating the start of a new requirement Thursday that all diesel fuel sold in Minnesota contain 2 percent biodiesel.

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Will genetics revolutionize medicine?

Doctors are obtaining and using genetic information more easily than ever. How are ethical standards being applied to this dynamic field?

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Cute as a bug's ear?

If you thought you saw a lot of mosquitoes this season in central and western Minnesota, you weren't just imagining things. Insect expect Jeff Hahn talks about the increasing numbers of mosquitoes and answers all of your bug questions.

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Minnesota biotech joins forces with medical device industry

Leaders in Minnesota's fledgling biotech industry think they've finally figured out a way to attract more investors. They've decided to team up with the state's well-established medical device industry, in hopes of getting more exposure and more money for research.

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What we know about hurricanes

Hurricane Rita weakened slightly Thursday morning, but stayed at a highly potent Category 5 level as it moved toward Texas. Though the massive storm may weaken to a Category 3 before it makes landfall, it would still pose a threat. What causes hurricanes? What makes them strengthen, weaken and change course? Is global warming making them stronger?

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South Dakota proposes underground lab

South Dakota's governor will call a special legislative session this fall to fund a state underground laboratory in an abandoned gold mine.

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The final frontier

The oceans occupy nearly three-quarters of the Earth's surface and contain 80 percent of the planet's life forms. Yet we know more about the landscape of the moon than we do about the sea floor. Midmorning talks with two ocean explorers about the latest deep sea research.

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