Politics
McCollum bill would restrict mining near Minnesota's BWCA
Though it has slim chance of becoming law, the bill escalates a contentious environmental fight over a new and risky type of mining.
Variety
Smartphones could help warn of earthquakes, scientists say
Scientists say network could help detect quakes.
Health
Tech titans on quest to defy death – or at least stave it off
Their billions are transforming biomedical research in an effort to live longer – or forever
Armed with records, patients can help themselves
Some of the most advanced medical centers are starting to make medical information more available to patients.
Health
Science
New push for biosimilars
Generic versions of biologics, drugs made from living cells, begin to emerge.
Politics
New protections for northern long-eared bats on the radar
To slow the spread of white-nose syndrome, federal agency wants to restrict logging near breeding areas.
The Good Life
It's good to be old in Minnesota
Forget the flight to Snowbird states, Minnesota seniors: It turns out that the healthiest place to grow old is right here. For the second year in a row, Minnesota came in first in the United Health Foundation ranking of healthiest states for senior citizens.
The Good Life
Long-life gene may make you smarter
A gene variant that scientists already knew to be associated with longer life also seems to make people smarter, and may help offset the effects of normal cognitive decline in old age.
The Good Life
10 things you can do right now to live longer
Smoke? Eat fast food? Drive too much? Take heart. There's plenty you can do still to add years to your life.
Health
Doctors push straight talk on end-of-life care
They say it's about giving patients voice in process.
Health
DNA may determine if aspirin cuts your cancer risk
The study is an example of how "big science" can untangle the influence of genetics and the environment.
Science and Technology
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