Digital Life

Bitcoin Evangelist Touts Digital Currency As New Hope For Wall Street

6:58pm May 09, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

Bitcoin gets a lot of attention because drug dealers sometimes use to buy and sell drugs on the digital underground. But that's not all it is. Turns out Bitcoin is also the great new hope on Wall Street — a tool that is so powerful, it might even be able to keep traders honest. Well, there's a Bitcoin evangelist making that case.

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The Fourth Tower of Inverness debuted in 1972 on hundreds of radio stations.

Radio Drama's Leading Man, Still Adventuring

5:40pm May 08, 2016

by Jon Kalish

Radio drama is in the midst of a resurgence. And producer Tom Lopez, who's been working from his upstate New York farm since the 1970s, has found a new audience, thanks to the Internet.

World News

Dalai Lama Backs Digital Venture To Map Emotions

7:59am May 07, 2016

The Dalai Lama describes himself as "a simple Buddhist monk." But he's also invested in a new digital venture that he hopes will make compassion and self-awareness go viral: AtlasOfEmotions.com

Graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University.

Job Growth Might Be Slowing Overall — But It's Surging For New College Grads

5:35pm May 06, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! They are graduating into the best job market in a decade, especially for those with degrees in business, technology or engineering.

Marvie, the host of Sesame Studios, will sing and answer viewer questions.

Arts
Economy

Beyond 'Sesame Street': A New Sesame Studios Channel On YouTube

9:35am May 06, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Sesame Workshop, the company behind Sesame Street, unveils a new initiative to reach kids in a digital and mobile age. NPR gets a sneak peek.

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Some Nigerians were hoping that this scene from Captain America was filmed in Lagos — but actually it was a set in Atlanta.

Health & Safety

'Captain America' Is Trending In Nigeria, But You Might Be Surprised Why

5:17pm May 05, 2016

by Katherine Du

Nigerian netizens are using the hashtag #CaptainAmericaInNigeria as a vehicle for cheeky social and political commentary.

World News

'I'm Sorry,' Says Man Who Claimed To Be Bitcoin's Creator

1:52pm May 05, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"I know now that I am not strong enough for this," says Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright, 45, in a mysterious new blog posting.

This 2005 silicon wafer with Pentium 4 processors was signed by Gordon Moore for the 40th anniversary of Moore's law.

Science

After Moore's Law: Predicting The Future Beyond Silicon Chips

12:45pm May 05, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

Scientists are preparing for the day when powerful computing can no longer rely on chips getting smaller and faster. One of them offers a sneak peek at some of the new/old ideas that may save the day.

After A Long Day At The Computer Do You Have A Medical Problem?

3:35pm May 04, 2016

by Zhai Yun Tan

You're not alone if you feel a sting in your eyes and have blurry vision and neck pain after sitting in front of your computer for hours. But is there a name for your ailment?

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell says his state is exploring blockchain technology for various transactions.

Not Just Bitcoin: Why The Blockchain Is A Seductive Technology To Many Industries

1:56pm May 04, 2016

by Naomi LaChance

From bank regulation to military messaging, the blockchain is offering a wide potential to change the way online transactions and communications are carried out.