Breaking The Taboo Of Talking About Periods
A group of students at the Calicut Medical College wanted to get people to speak more openly about menstruation. So they launched a poetry contest.
Digital Life
What Legal Recourse Do Victims Of Fake News Stories Have?
Real people hurt by fake news can sue under defamation law. But University of Denver law professor Derigan Silver notes that winning monetary damages doesn't undo the damage to a person's reputation.
Pope Francis Warns Media Against Infatuation With Scandal, Citing 'Coprophilia'
Pope Francis calls on the media to avoid disinformation and "the sickness of coprophilia," comparing a love of scandal to an abnormal fascination with feces.
Real Parents, Real Talk About Kids And Screens
How do you cope with parenting in the digital age? And how do you balance it all? How do you protect your kids, yet give them the freedom to create and explore?
Despite Its Promise, The Internet Of Things Remains Vulnerable
There is currently no government regulation around the Internet of things, and Security technologist Bruce Schneier fears it will take a disaster for that to change.
Tech Plays Role As The Weapon Of Choice In Crime Fiction
NPR's Art Silverman reads a lot of crime thrillers. In the last year, he's noticed "The Internet of Things" seems to being playing a big role as the weapon of choice.
Fake Or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The Facts
Your friend shares a story on Facebook. You read the headline and you think it's too good to be true, but it looks like it's from a news site. Experts offer tips to help you sniff out fact from fake.
'Bloomberg' Reporter Enlists Experts To Become An Instagram Influencer
These days, a strong social media presence can say a lot about your identity. Some do social media well — almost flawlessly — to the point where they can become influential enough to use their personal brand to make money. But what happens when a modest dad-type aspires for the allure that comes with having millions of followers? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Bloomberg reporter Max Chafkin about his month as an "Instagram influencer."
Instagramps: Long-Distance Grandpa's Art Carries His Love Across The World
At 75, Chanjae Lee hated the idea of learning this bizarre thing called Instagram. He also hadn't picked up a paintbrush in years. But then, his grandchildren moved away and a baby was born.
TSA Takes To Twitter For AMA
The Transportation Security Administration has been using social media to answer travelers' questions about what they can bring on commercial planes. Questions like, "Are meatballs allowed in carry-on bags?"