Words and their stories: down to earth

2012-11-05 10:17

Down to earth means being open and honest. It is easy to deal with someone who is down to earth.

Are smartphone apps encouraging young smokers?

2012-11-05 10:17

Millions of people around the world now have smartphones, and many of them are children.

Serving farm-fresh meals -- at the farm

2012-11-02 09:49

The farm-to-table idea has become more popular in recent years. But there is also a group that brings "table to farm."

Edwin Hubble changed our ideas about the universe

2012-11-02 09:49

His research involved a major question astronomers could not answer: What are nebulae?

Can you 'think and grow rich?'

2012-11-01 10:28

Can you think your way to wealth and success? Napoleon Hill believed that if you think the right thoughts you can.

Scientists dispute study of genetically modified corn

2012-11-01 10:28

The study said the animals developed the growths after two years of being fed genetically changed maize.

Medical experts debate value of alcohol use

2012-10-31 09:30

Some medical experts say light drinking may be good for your health, especially for the heart.

QR codes create interactive graves

2012-10-31 09:30

A story for Halloween: 'Innocence Burned'

2012-10-30 10:23

On Halloween, children dress in costumes and collect candy from their neighbors.

Growing girls who code

2012-10-30 10:23

Yet only 18% of the women earned degrees in computer and information sciences.

Minnesota state fair holds big sing along

2012-10-29 09:12

The northern state of Minnesota is home to one of the nation’s largest and oldest state fairs.

Words and their stories: military expressions

2012-10-29 09:05

By World War Two, soldiers were called other names. The one most often heard was GI, or GI Joe.