The Brown Pelican became the symbol of the BP oil spill, but the White Pelican is offering clues to its lasting impact on bird populations. And North Dakota researchers are participating in the process. Title photo by Joel Sartore. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Learn: The Physics Behind Why Bikes Don’t Need Riders
Want to know why a ghost riding bikes stay on their wheels? It’s a physics thing. The video below walks you through the principles. minutephysics MinutePhysics (uploads) on YouTube [...]Read More... from Learn: The Physics Behind Why Bikes Don’t Need Riders
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ND takes lead in lawsuit against EPA over Waters of the U.S. rule
North Dakota’s argument: the rule is a federal overreach that will create burdensome regulation for farmers. Waters of the U.S. is an EPA and Corps of Engineers rule that expands the definition of waters protected by the clean water act. [...]Read More...[...]
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A SpaceX rocket exploded on a mission to the International Space Station
An unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket bringing supplies and scientific cargo the International Space Station came apart just minutes after launch today. [...]Read More... from A SpaceX rocket exploded on a mission to the International Space Station
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Google Wants to Line Your city Streets With Wi-Fi, Should Minot Reach Out?
A new R&D arm of Google is looking bring the latest Wi-Fi technology to city streets. Considering the communication benefits, the disaster resiliency planning that is now taking place, and the fact that downtown Minot is getting an infrastructure overhaul — should[...]
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E-Cigarettes & Vaping: The Best Information We Have Now
E-cigarettes are new technology that deliver nicotine to users without the smoke. And nobody, particularly government, knows just what to make of them. In this article, VOX collates the best information we have on the topic that includes what we know about[...]
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The Science Behind a Real Life Hoover Board
The timing wasn’t that far off and we don’t have to go back to the future see it. The technology behind fully functioning hoover board prototypes is on display in the video below. It’s your chance to watch two minutes of science-based[...]
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Norway’s Capital City is Building a Highway for Bees
Norway’s capitol city Oslo is taking losses in honey bee colonies seriously; or, they’re using it as an excuse to brighten up the place with flowering insect rest stops. Either way, it sounds like an environmentally aesthetic two-for-one. [...]Read More... from Norway’s[...]
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Google’s Self-Driving Cars on On the Road in California
This technology is closer than we all realize. And here’s the thing, these cars have actually been on the road for a while and have also been involved in 12 accidents. In each case, it was the human drivers who were at[...]
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This New Insulin Patch Could Soon Replace Injections for Diabetics
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have created an insulin patch that senses blood-sugar levels and releases insulin into the blood stream. The product is not yet in clinical trials, but there is hope that it would improve care for diabetics.[...]
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ND Law Designed to Prevent Air Ambulance Price ‘Gouging’
When is the moment when you’re least likely to shop your health care transportation alternatives for the option covered by your insurance? I suspect it may be when the term ‘air ambulance’ enters the conversation. A new North Dakota law aims to[...]
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Watch: The Silent Flight of Owls Inspired New Noise Reducing Material
Evolution has given owls an added advantage in the world of predatory flight — almost perfectly silent motion. And to believe it, you can now see and not hear it for yourself. Check out the video below for a demonstration of the[...]
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AgweekTV: RDO Owner Ron Offutt, Dairy Farm Technology, and COOL News
In this weeks AgweekTV, RDO owner Ron Offutt speaks on his company’s plan to add almost 7,000 acres of potato production land reliant on irrigation from an aquifer, Country of Origin Labeling, and modern technology driven dairy farming. [...]Read More... from AgweekTV:[...]
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Senate Bill Would Reorganize National Weather Service
Senator John Thune of South Dakota has authored a bill that would dramatically reorganize the National Weather Service. Get the details from the Grand Forks Herald. [...]Read More... from Senate Bill Would Reorganize National Weather Service
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Battle Over Proposed Yellowstone River ‘Dam’ Ramps Up
Dam is actually misleading, the structure in question is closer to the Souris river cofferdams and is known as a weir. The controversy stems from a 2-mile diversion channel intended to help endangered pallid sturgeon bypass the structure and reach spawning grounds[...]
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Watch: 19 Ways to Not Suck on the Internet
The Internet can be a powerful place, even more so if it is used for good. But it is also new, which means were still learning what not to do. Here’s the latest good advice on the collective wisdom we’ve so far[...]