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Will scientists announce discovery of Higgs boson? Buzz is building

By Pete Spotts | 07/03/12

Chatter suggesting that the Higgs boson – the theoretical source of all mass – has been found is mounting. But if that's true, the 'God particle' will raise questions of its own.

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The notion that all calories are alike takes another scientific blow

By Susan Perry | 07/02/12

Dr. David Ludwig and his colleagues conclude in their study that their results “challenge the notion that a calorie is a calorie from a metabolic perspective.”

The ways we die (then and now)
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The ways we die (then and now)

By Susan Perry | 06/28/12

The New England Journal of Medicine has just published a fascinating look at the history of disease as seen through its pages over the past two centuries.

Women walking around Lake Calhoun
Second Opinion

Mpls.-St. Paul given high ranking for the well-being of its women

By Susan Perry | 06/27/12

The Twin Cities ranks fourth — right behind Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Boston — and right ahead of New York City.

Fast food meal
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Parents' work-family stress harms family's eating habits, U of M study finds

By Susan Perry | 06/26/12

Like earlier research, this study found that mothers had the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits.

Data & Maps

Mapping invasive species in Minnesota

By Alan Palazzolo | 06/21/12

Explore an interactive map of invasive species throughout the state of Minnesota.

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Second Opinion

Where you'll find the most bacteria in your hotel room

By Susan Perry | 06/19/12

“Currently in the lodging industry there isn’t standardization with the cleaning,” said Katie Kirsch, one of the study’s co-authors.

Heart pump
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Medical-device spokesman's claim on heart disease termed 'overstated,' 'outlandish'

By Susan Perry | 06/18/12

According to Dr. Thomas Kottke, the reduction in deaths “was mostly because of risk-factor changes,” as well as “improved care and drugs.”

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Second Opinion

Why wines tend to taste alike (if we're honest about it)

By Susan Perry | 06/15/12

Science writer Jonah Lehrer explains why wine tasting is so difficult, even for experts.

couch on fire
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Minnesota legislators among those questioning lobbying tactics on flame retardants

By Susan Perry | 06/14/12

Rep. Karen Clark said she has personally had conversations with ACC lobbyists on the issue of flame retardants.