Ryan Biek, WPTV

Ryan Biek

WPTV

Columbia, MO, United States

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  • WFTS
  • Newsy
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Past articles by Ryan:

Illinois Governor Blocks $15 Minimum Wage

Gov. Bruce Rauner cited a controversial study when he vetoed a bill that would have raised the state's minimum wage to $15 within five years. → Read More

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher asks scientists if Mars had ancient alien civilizations

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher — vice chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology — asked scientists about alien civilizations on Mars. → Read More

There's A Two-Decade Life Expectancy Gap In The US

Researchers found a variety of factors impacted life expectancy, including obesity, smoking, education and poverty. → Read More

There's a two-decade life expectancy gap in the U.S.

Researchers found a variety of factors impacted life expectancy, including obesity, smoking, education and poverty. → Read More

Komodo Dragon Blood Might Help Fight A Growing Human Threat

The lizards' blood is known to fight bacteria and could be the key to solving our problem with antibiotic resistance. → Read More

Critics say Cheerios' bee-saving campaign could hurt some ecosystems

Critics say some of the wildflowers in the "Bring Back the Bees" mix are potentially invasive and could cause damage to some ecosystems. → Read More

Human brain might be 10 times more active than previously believed

Researchers from UCLA may have overturned 60 years' worth of theory. → Read More

Study: Miami has 10th worst traffic in the world

Between gas, time wasted and higher prices for consumers, the cost of stop-and-go traffic adds up. → Read More

NASA needs your help searching for new planets

NASA has helped fund a website called Backyard Worlds, where citizen scientists can search for new planets. → Read More

Scientists offer alternate moon-creation theory

Was it one huge collision or a bunch of small ones, as new research theorizes? → Read More

President Obama suggests he could have won this election

In an interview with David Axelrod, the president said a majority of Americans would have rallied behind his vision. → Read More

Living With Your Parents? You And Nearly 40 Percent Of US Millennials

The percentage of young adults who lived with family members in 2015 almost reached levels we haven't seen since 1940. → Read More

The 'Ziggy Stardust' Snake Is One Of Many Newly Discovered Species

The World Wildlife Fund featured 163 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region in Southeast Asia. → Read More

The Search For Missing Flight MH370 Might Have Been In The Wrong Area

Now, researchers say an area north of the current grid is likely where the missing Malaysia Airlines flight would be found. → Read More

'Best by,' 'use by' and 'sell by' dates might get less confusing

The USDA is recommending one standard food label that customers can understand. → Read More

'Best By,' 'Use By' And 'Sell By' Dates May Get A Lot Less Confusing

The USDA is recommending one standard food label that customers can understand. → Read More

FIFA Fines Teams For Honoring WWI's Fallen Soldiers

The league fined four countries' soccer programs for displaying a flower that's symbolized fallen soldiers for decades. → Read More

'Best By,' 'Use By' And 'Sell By' Dates May Get A Lot Less Confusing

The USDA is recommending one standard food label that customers can understand. → Read More

The Philippines' President Admits He Personally Killed People

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said when he was a mayor, he shot suspected criminals on the spot. → Read More

The US And World Took Key Steps For Animal Conservation In 2016

From species moving away from endangered status to key international agreements taking effect, 2016 was an important year for animal conservation. → Read More