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- How a persistent winter could have its roots in global warming
Melting sea ice in the Arctic creates a ripple effect that can be felt in the lower latitudes.The Daily Circuit, March 27, 2013 - Lions, tigers have 100 years left in the wild, says biodiversity expert
Biodiversity expert Thomas Lovejoy says that if trends continue, lions and tigers will no longer live in the wild and will be confined to zoos and wildlife areas a century from now.The Daily Circuit, March 26, 2013 - Severe hurricanes may become more common along the East Coast
Climate change may bring bigger hurricanes more often on the Eastern Seaboard. The effect on tornadoes remains unclear.The Daily Circuit, March 20, 2013 - Eight women who made their mark in a man's field
Gender discrimination in science has been around a long time. Even so, woman scientists have made their mark. Here are eight names to know.The Daily Circuit, March 17, 2013 - 'Frankenstein's Cat' unveils world of bioengineered creatures
While genetic modification has brought us glowing cats and cloned bulls, there are new developments in the field that could improve our lives. Potentially, such research could cure cancer or blindness. Do the possible benefits outweigh the ethical implications?The Daily Circuit, March 14, 2013 - What if we could all become cyborgs?
Biologist Dr Andrew Holding meets with people who describe themselves as cyborgs in this BBC documentary. People facing the loss of a limb or organ today might consider getting a new device as a replacement. But what if we started replacing healthy body parts with devices to become superhuman?The Daily Circuit, February 28, 2013 - A warming period millions of years ago offers possible clues to our future
Paul Huttner and Kerri Miller discuss research into a prehistoric warming period that could hold clues to what awaits us.The Daily Circuit, March 13, 2013 - To help explain the universe, author looks to the human body
Paleontologist Neil Shubin joins us to discuss how the composition of our bodies can help explain the history of the universe and planet Earth.The Daily Circuit, March 11, 2013 - A new swim mom learns to keep her nose out of the pool
A wise friend points out that it's best to drop the kids at practice and go. Leave the coaching and competing to the coach and the kids.The Daily Circuit, March 11, 2013 - Loon deaths may have been caused by invasive species, scientists say
At least 900 loons died last fall during their southern migration over Lake Michigan. Scientists believe invasive species could be the culprit.The Daily Circuit, March 11, 2013 - Spring could arrive five weeks earlier by 2100
This week on the Climate Cast, we discussed a new study that indicates spring might arrive five weeks earlier by the year 2100. What would that mean for Minnesota?The Daily Circuit, March 6, 2013 - Why is Minnesota warming so fast?
On this week's Climate Cast, we'll discuss why Minnesota is number one a list of the fastest warming states since 1970.The Daily Circuit, February 27, 2013 - BBC: Sexual nature
The BBC looks at sex, from humans to seaweeds, and why a mystery bug two billion years ago invented sexual reproduction.The Daily Circuit, February 14, 2013 - Mapping the human brain
In his address last week, President Barack Obama called for investment in mapping the human brain. Much like the Human Genome project, the Brain Activity Map will be a decade-long exploration into the workings of the human brain.The Daily Circuit, February 21, 2013 - Will there be less snow, more blizzards in our future?
This week on Climate Cast, MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins The Daily Circuit to discuss new research about the future of snow and blizzard conditions.The Daily Circuit, February 20, 2013
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