Elon Musk Unveils His Plan For Colonizing Mars
In a speech at the International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, the billionaire tech entrepreneur is detailing his vision for sending humans to the red planet.
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Online Trackers Follow Our Digital Shadow By 'Fingerprinting' Browsers, Devices
Online tracking is no longer about "cookies." New technology helps trackers link online breadcrumbs — including across devices — through browser settings, battery levels and other details.
Live Fact Check: Trump And Clinton Debate For The First Time
NPR reporters and editors are live annotating Monday night's debate. Read the latest fact check, analysis and context here.
Republicans Say Obama Administration Is Giving Away The Internet
The U.S. is about to complete its long-planned handover of Internet domain name management to a global non-profit. Republicans argue it's an example of the Obama administration giving up U.S. power.
Twitter To Help Provide Context To Moderators In Monday's Presidential Debate
Adam Sharp, head of News and Government at Twitter talks to Michel Martin about the role of Twitter during Monday's presidential debates.
If The FCC Gets It Way, This App Could Change The Way You Watch TV And Save Dollars
Michel Martin chats with NPR's Washington correspondent Brian Naylor about the FCC's scheduled vote this week on a proposal that could one day save cable subscribers money.
Facebook Group Launched To Combat KKK Presence In Pennsylvania Town
Jaimi Hajzus was alarmed to learn that KKK fliers were dropped on lawns in her hometown of Coudersport, Pa. She tells NPR's Rachel Martin of a Facebook campaign to counter the hate group.
Russian Hackers Doxxed Me. What Should I Do About It?
NPR's David Welna was recently hacked by a pro-Kremlin website when he applied for press credentials in Ukraine. He's hardly alone. But it's an issue the U.S. government is reluctant to discuss.
As Our Jobs Are Automated, Some Say We'll Need A Guaranteed Basic Income
How will the economy provide economic opportunities if employers need fewer workers in the future? A growing number of people in Silicon Valley are saying the only realistic answer is a basic income.
Computer Scientists Solve Mystery Of The Ein Gedi Scroll By 'Virtual Unwrapping'
Researchers used a new kind of analysis to make a virtual image of a crumbling ancient scroll from Israel. Biblical scholars were able to read the re-created text, which is from Leviticus.