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Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption
The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede Sunday, while the extent of damage to Tonga remained unclear.
The amazing wonders of physics on display at Northrop Auditorium
Physics Force is a science outreach program through the University of Minnesota that aims to get school-age students interested in science. Shows run through Saturday.
Study: More evidence links a virus to multiple sclerosis
There's more evidence that one of the world's most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis.
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Volcano erupts in Pacific and triggers tsunami advisory
Tsunami advisories were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Pacific coast. Satellite images showed a huge eruption, with a plume of ash, steam and gas rising like a mushroom.
Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyberconflict with Russia
Hackers on Friday temporarily shut down dozens of Ukrainian government websites, causing no major damage but adding to simmering tensions while Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. Separately, in a rare gesture to the U.S. at a time of chilly relations, Russia said it had arrested members of a major ransomware gang that targeted U.S. entities.
Cyberattack in Albuquerque latest to target public schools
When the superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools announced earlier this week a cyber attack would lead to the cancellation of classes for around 75,000 students, he noted that the district's technology department had been fending off attacks "for the last few weeks."
Hurt serval cat found in Boston to go to Minnesota sanctuary
An African serval cat found injured in a Boston suburb last week will go to a wild cat sanctuary in Minnesota if an amputation proceeds as anticipated.
St. Paul City Council asks state to help clean up Pig's Eye Lake
The site, part of an important heron flyway, was used as a dump for years.