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Team members excavate mammoth bones beneath a Burke County garage in June 2026 under the supervision of the North Dakota Geological Survey.
North Dakota Geological Survey
Team members excavate mammoth bones beneath a Burke County garage in June 2026 under the supervision of the North Dakota Geological Survey.

Today's Segments

No Ordinary Garage Find: Unearthing a North Dakota Mammoth
A mammoth hidden beneath a Burke County garage for nearly four decades is proving to be a rare and unusually complete discovery. North Dakota Monitor reporter Michael Achterling explains what scientists have uncovered, what the bones may reveal and what comes next for the excavation.

A Closer Look With The Monitor - Mammoth

Do Programming Languages Still Matter in the Age of Vibe Coding?
Artificial intelligence can now turn plain-language instructions into working computer code, a practice known as “vibe coding.” George Peck joins Tech With Peck to explain how it works, where it can go wrong and why learning a programming language may still be worthwhile.

Tech With Peck - Programming Languages

Free Coding Clubs Help Young Minds Build Big Skills
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is offering coding clubs for elementary and middle school students. Alicia Kellum explains how working with robots and programming helps students develop problem-solving skills, creativity, confidence and career awareness.

Gateway To Science - Coding

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