Science
Giant tortoise is helping save his species from extinction
Since the program started, Diego and the two remaining Espanola males and their offspring have boosted their subspecies population to more than 2,000.
Science
Empowering kids to learn how to respond to climate threats
Since 2015, NOAA's Environmental Literacy Program has awarded nearly $10 million to 22 resiliency programs across the country.
Science
Nation
NASA releases video of first space-baked cookies
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano used trial-and-error to bake five frozen cookies in the prototype zero-G oven.
Local
Minnesota's battle over wells, water and nitrates lands in one farmer's back yard
The DNR wants a study of vulnerable groundwater in Pineland Sands region.
Science
With a shortage of obstetricians at rural hospitals, the answer may be: Call the midwife
In a new Mayo Clinic study, certified nurse midwives provided round-the-clock staffing and coordinated with obstetricians on prenatal care and deliveries.
Science
Scientists find way to get century-old TB vaccine to work better
Injecting the vaccine straight into the bloodstream dramatically improved its effectiveness over the current skin-deep shot, researchers reported.
Local
One in eight Minnesotans drink nitrate-tainted tap water, report says
Environmental group says Minnesota is on "the brink of a public health crisis."
Science
Here are some of 2019's big health discoveries you may have missed
Among the most noteworthy: It's possible to cure HIV in rare cases.
Science
Mayo research solves deadly Amish medical mystery
Examining the DNA of four siblings who suffered cardiac deaths while playing or exercising, researchers found a duplication of specific genetic material.
Science
Blue whale hearts may beat only twice a minute during a dive
New research reveals even the animal's dunk tank-size heart jumps between extremes.
Science
Record pace of drug approvals prompts cheers from patients, warnings from advocates
FDA says breakthroughs fueling speed of new medicines. Some experts warn it comes at a price.
Science
Scientists are designing accelerators that one day could help clean the environment
Physicists are working to crack the code to build a device that would use electrons to clean chemicals from environment on an industrial scale.
Local
Training a cuttlefish to wear what? 3-D glasses offer U researchers a new view
Designing the specs for the cephalopods and getting them worn were among the challenges for the study of depth perception.
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