Science
July 21, 2016

U researcher sends cells to be studied in space

Science
July 21, 2016
A Suleiman sculpture at the memorial park near Szigetvar, Hungary, June 22, 2016. Researchers are unearthing a 16th-century encampment discovered last

Townspeople and treasure hunters in Hungary search for a sultan's buried heart

Camp where Suleiman the Magnificent spent his last night is uncovered in Hungarian city
Science
July 21, 2016
FILE - In this June 29, 2016 file photo, boats docked at Central Marine in Stuart, Fla., are surrounded by blue green algae. The massive algae outbrea

Beware the menace on the rise from algae

Although they occur naturally, algal blooms are being intensified by human activity in ways that scientists are still trying to quantify.
Local
July 17, 2016
Soudan Underground Laboratory manager Meier gets ready to take the half-mile down trip to his work place.

Soudan Mine lab faces uncertain future as it loses research projects

The lab's signature experiment — an enormous detector that captures glimpses of neutrinos fired at northeastern Minnesota from Illinois — recorded its final data in late June.
Science
July 16, 2016
This July 8, 2016, photo provided by Justin Harrison shows the bruised shin of Lindsay Plunkett, a 23-year-old waitress in Asheville, N.C., after she

Mayo Clinic, Regions among hospitals finding they're not off-limits in Pokemon Go

Several Pokemon "gyms'' surround Mayo's campus in Rochester.
Science
July 16, 2016

Science briefs: The amazing, roller-coaster life of frigatebirds

Science
July 16, 2016

Health briefs: There's a genetic link between red hair and skin cancer

Science
July 14, 2016
FILE In this Jan. 25, 2015 file photo, Chile's Navy ship Aquiles moves alongside the Hurd Peninsula, seen from Livingston Islands, part of the South S

Ozone layer shows signs it is healing

The hole in the ozone layer is showing 'signs of improvement'
Science
July 10, 2016
UNDATED -- BC-ASK-MARTHA-HOLD-BUTTER-AUG30-ART-NYTSF -- Room-temperature butter is easier to spread than its refrigerated counterpart. This photo acco

A lot of things (even cornflakes) are worse for you than butter, study says

There is no link between consuming butter and an increased risk of heart disease or stroke, the study said. It actually found that butter might slightly prevent Type 2 diabetes
Science
July 8, 2016

How to limit your exposure to toxic chemicals

Science
July 8, 2016

Health briefs: Germs on subway aren't as scary as you may think

Science
July 8, 2016

Ad campaigns encourage kids to eat veggies

Science
July 8, 2016

Science briefs: Monkeys, humans less social as they age

Science
July 1, 2016

Science briefs: The music we play while drinking a cold one alters how we think it tastes

Science
July 1, 2016

California program that targets super-user patients transforms lives and health costs

Focusing on just 37 people saved $14 millions in health spending.
Science
July 1, 2016

U tests new approach to cut cardiac arrest death rates

Science
July 1, 2016

Health briefs: Beware looking at your smartphone in the dark with one eye

St. Paul
June 24, 2016
The 4-H team from Anoka County, Madison Arndt, 16, from left, AnnElise Brostrom, 16, Caleb Brostrom, 13, and their coach Therea Brostrom laugh and rel

4-H science challenge cultivates young agricultural leaders

Contest encourages kids to find real-world agriculture solutions.
Science
June 24, 2016

Health briefs: Beverages that are too hot may have cancer risk

Science
June 24, 2016
Thatianne Moreira, left, helps Lola Lathon, a participant in a research trial that provides appropriate food, doctor referrals, diabetes education and

Food banks take on big contributor to diabetes: Themselves

Many who use pantries are obese but face food insecurity.

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