Xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce, scientists say

Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.

Online group hopes for rescue of loon stuck on icy northern Minnesota lake

The plight of a loon unable to fly from a small circle of open water on an icy northern Minnesota lake has captured the attention of thousands of people online.

4660 Nereus, asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower, to fly past Earth

Asteroid 4660 Nereus is expected to come within 2.4 million miles of Earth on Dec. 11, which is close in asteroid terms. Here’s what to know about it.

Minnesota DNR certifies 55-pound muskie caught on Mille Lacs Lake as new record

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge caught last month on Mille Lacs Lake as a new state record for muskie weight.

Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.

Very fat bear spotted on trail cam in northern Minnesota

Voyageurs Wolf Project’s trail cameras captured a chunky black bear in norther Minnesota this fall before it headed into hibernation.