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Simply Science: Science Apps

8:16 PM, Jan 3, 2013

Science and technology go together well, so it's no wonder here are plenty of free apps available that teach and explore the world of science.

Simply Science: Minnesota Zoo uses unique methods to keep animals healthy, happy

12:13 PM, Dec 31, 2012

Keeping zoo animals healthy and happy is a daily task for staff at the Minnesota Zoo and those executing that responsibility are using some unique methods to do it.

Simply Science: Winter Solstice

7:59 PM, Dec 20, 2012

The Winter Solstice is just a minute in time that happens at the same time for everyone north of the equator and it's all about the earth's 23.5° tilt.

Simply Science: Making snow at Buck Hill

9:11 PM, Dec 13, 2012

When skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes, they're probably not thinking about how the snow got there.  But there is science behind the snow-making, and at Buck Hill, it's in overdrive.

Simply Science: Anamorphosis

7:36 PM, Dec 6, 2012

Known as anamorphosis, some drawings appear distorted or deformed unless one views them from a specific angle or vantage point. Artists use angles and ratios to make the objects appear three dimensional.

Simply Science: Kids put science, math to use at Leonardo's Basement

8:40 PM, Nov 29, 2012

Kids are doing some pretty amazing things at Leonardo's Basement in South Minneapolis by putting math and science to use.

Simply Science: U of M study examines sugar cravings

9:37 PM, Nov 22, 2012

If that last piece of pie goes missing by morning, who do you blame?

Simply Science: The Pursuit of 300

7:45 PM, Nov 8, 2012

Brothers Matt and Luke Lantz are in "The Pursuit of 300," as in 300 bushels of corn per acre, which is a big increase from the 180 they average currently.

Simply Science: Composting at Saint Cloud Hospital

7:06 PM, Nov 1, 2012

At Saint Cloud Hospital, no food goes to waste. What starts as leftover macaroni, banana peels and brown lettuce leaves, eventually ends up as compost.

Simply Science: The Big Weather Experience

6:04 PM, Oct 18, 2012

They survived the north Minneapolis tornado nearly a year and a half ago and recently fifth graders from Noble Academy paid a visit to the Science Museum of Minnesota to learn more about twisters and other severe weather.

Grieving mom hopes her tragic loss prevents other towing accidents

Kristi Cox recalls finding out about the death of her husband and daughter, "I just fell to the ground. All the air just left me."

11:15 PM, May 22, 2013

1 child killed, another missing after gravel slide at St. Paul park

Authorities say one child is dead and another is missing after a gravel slide at Lilydale Park in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon.

7:35 AM, May 23, 2013

Search resumes for child missing after gravel slide

Search crews are trickling in to Lilydale Park in St. Paul Thursday morning, preparing to resume the recovery effort for a 4th grader missing after a field trip disaster.

10:25 AM, May 23, 2013

Zach Sobiech's 'Clouds' tops iTunes chart

Zach Sobiech died on May 19, after being diagnosed with an incurable bone cancer, but he continues to inspire a nation.

7:35 AM, May 23, 2013

JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at MSP

A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday night.

11:04 PM, May 22, 2013

Peter Hobart community mourns after field trip turns tragic

Parents gathered with anxiety late Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis Park as they waited for kids to return from the Lilydale Park field trip.

11:04 PM, May 22, 2013

Cable TV star tries to stop demolition of Mpls. home

"Rehab Addict" host Nicole Curtis stood in the way of a wrecking crew as it tried to tear down an 1889 Victorian home.

6:57 PM, May 22, 2013

Neighbors react to fatal gravel slide at Lilydale Park

It did not take long for neighbors in the Lilydale Park neighborhood to know something had gone horribly wrong on Wednesday afternoon.

9:14 PM, May 22, 2013

Ohio kidnap case hero gets burgers for life

The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.

6:38 AM, May 23, 2013

Tips lead to arrest in Hastings gas station robbery

Police in Hastings are crediting numerous tips from citizens for the arrest of a suspect in a violent gas station robbery that took place early Wednesday morning.

9:03 AM, May 23, 2013

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