As sea ice melts, world's biggest shipping firm to test Russian Arctic route
Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said Thursday it will send a cargo vessel through the Russian Arctic for the first time as a result of melting sea ice.
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Pro-Life Action Ministries loses latest appeal of U research on aborted fetal tissue
Appeals court says 2017 law provides specific guidelines.
Business
Drone cars? They're close to happening
People monitoring autonomous vehicles could intervene if the computers get stumped.
Local
Minnesota think tank joins debate on economics of mining
Will mining industry eclipse outdoor and recreation business in northern Minnesota? "If voters understand the huge benefit of mining, they will want to see it happen," Center of the American Experiment says.
South Metro
Near Duluth, geese police paddle to save a beloved grain
University student's research involves scaring away hungry birds.
Science
How opioids radically alter the structure of your brain
Neuroscientists' discoveries may improve addiction treatment, make medicine safer.
Local
Reeking red tide catches Minnesotans in Florida
Gulf Coast snowbirds hold their noses during southwest Florida's state of emergency.
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Researchers discover 2 new nonnative species in Great Lakes
The arrival and staying power of both species in western Lake Erie remains a mystery to scientists.
Science
St. Louis Park startup receives grant to test bracelet to prevent hair pulling
HabitAware received $300,000 federal grant to test non-pharmaceutical approach.
Business
Alexa, Cortana finally get the conversation going
It marks the first time competing digital assistants can interact.
Business
Scrutiny continues as Medtronic acknowledges cybersecurity issues with its medical devices
Critics say company has been slow to act on medical devices' cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Science
Tweets and social media photos drive nips and tucks
Expectations driven by social media are affecting patients with eating disorders such as anorexia as well.
Science
Our social networks have critical health benefits
Even the weak ties can serve important functions such as boosting health and buffering against stress and loneliness, researchers have found.
Variety
Filmmaker got 'in the zone' for documentary on robotics team from tiny Minn. town
"Small Town Robot" was inspired by the winning robotics team from tiny Greenbush, Minn.
Local
U of M reports breakthrough on 3D printing for spinal repairs
Animal and human tests are needed, but Minnesota engineers have addressed a key hurdle in using stem cells.
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