Deer and lasers: U of M researchers investigate changes to forest canopies

University of Minnesota researchers are using high-frequency lasers to learn more about how deer populations influence forest landscapes.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.

Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky  — here's when to see it

February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.

US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns

A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.

Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales

Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.

Mankato science teacher to join annual expedition to Antarctica
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From the Boundary Waters to Glacier National Park, Julia Battern loves spending time in the great outdoors. But in a few weeks, she'll be heading out on her biggest adventure yet.

SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

SpaceX believes up to 40 satellites will reenter or have already entered the Earth’s atmosphere but there’s no risk of any debris hitting the ground.

Certain colors attract mosquitoes, study shows

Researchers from the University of Washington believe yellow fever mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors—including red, orange, black and cyan.

CAR-T cell therapy: Patients cancer-free 10 years later, doctors say

After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.

‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes

“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.

Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches latest Starlink mission

The satellites help provide internet services and affordable internet across the world. So far the company has launched around 2,000 into space.