A NASA paper that leaked over the weekend is forcing scientists to question a fundamental bedrock theory in physics — that every action comes with an equal and opposite reaction. Right now, there’s no explanation for the data, but if proven viable,[...]
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Seven Tips to Strike Up Conversation with Anyone
The world dreads small talk, but getting beyond it can be the challenge in new and uncertain social situations. So, if you’ve ever wondered about how to get a little deeper into the conversation, here are a couple tips. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Election Perspective: The Story of the Chinese Farmer
Are you overjoyed at the results of the election? Or perhaps you’re devastated and lost? In either case, the story of the Chinese farmer is probably worth a listen. The film was animated by Steve Agnos. [...]Read More... from Election Perspective: The[...]
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MSU computer science students win competition | News, Sports, Jobs – Minot Daily News
MSU computer science students rose to the top at a recent regional competition that required practical problem solving and programming schools. MSU has been attending the competition for eight years, this was the first year they earned top prize. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Watch & Learn: Which Diets Actually Work?
With the approach of the holiday season, days of gluttony and overindulging will soon be here. There’s nothing to be done about it; such is the cyclical pattern of modern American existence. And following the holiday we’ll no doubt be making our new[...]
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Pentagon Preparing for Different Global Weather on Recurring Basis
If the climate is changing — and the pentagon isn’t saying it is because the lawmakers that approve their budgets don’t all agree on that — then the prudent thing to do would begin preparing. And so while they’re not sure if[...]
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Kids who use flavored e-cigs more likely to want to try cigarettes
There’s a lot of debate currently about the value of e-cigarettes and whether they’re a valuable tool for those who want to quit smoking or a vehicle to get kids hooked on nicotine. This article from Reuters on a recently released study suggests[...]
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Grab a Dark Patch of Prairie, November Super Moon is Extra Super
First of all, the amazing cover image above and in full below was taken by Aaron Groen, of Home Groen Photography. Mr. Groen is a South Dakota based photographer and you should absolutely check out his work and follow him on Facebook[...]
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Scientists Might Reprogram Cow Guts So Cattle Burp Less
At first glance, the problem of cows burping might seem like a minor problem, maybe not even a problem at all. But when you count the world’s bovine population at more than 1.5 billion, and then you discover they belch out approximately[...]
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Good spawning season means 400,000 salmon coming to Lake Sakakawea
Tis the season of salmon spawning and this year has been particularly good. North Dakota Game and Fish recently completed their egg collection operation and were able to deliver nearly 2 million eggs to the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery. The result[...]
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Keep an Eye Out for Feral Pigs and Report Them Immediately
As thousands of deer hunters fan out across the state over the 16.5-day deer gun season, many others who didn’t draw a license will enjoy some duck and goose hunting before the waters lock up with ice. Pheasant season will continue to[...]
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Need Some Perspective? Watch Carl Sagan’s ‘Pale Blue Dot’
We’re all in this thing together, and no one gets out alive. Two stark messages to consider in the aftermath of whatever that was we all just collectively went through. And on the day after, it makes sense to gather a bit[...]
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NDSU receives record $13.5 million gift for STEM scholarships
NDSU got a generous gift from a former alumnus. Harry D. McGovern gifted the University $13.5 million that will be matched with $1.2 million from the state’s challenge grant program. The dollars are earmarked towards scholarships for science and math students. [...]Read[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park to cull elk herd
Managing the size of TRNP’s elk herd is a nearly annual process. This year, park officials expect to take approximately thirty animals — mostly females — as they contribute most to reproduction in the park. [...]Read More... from Theodore Roosevelt National Park[...]
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Is there an economic return on planting trees?
A global study on the economic impacts of planting trees took a look at 245 cities around the world. The conclusion thus far: trees provide shade (save energy), create clean air, and in denser dirtier cities, there is a break-even return on[...]
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New Hospital Clears Zoning Hurdle
Trinity Health’s efforts to build a hospital in Southwest Minot cleared a hurdle in the form of a zoning change and the issuance of conditional use permits needed to move the process forward. The Planning Commission’s recommendations will go the full City[...]