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Health & Safety

What Feds' Push To Share Health Data Means For Patients

8:10am May 09, 2016

by Charles Ornstein

ProPublica's Charles Ornstein spoke with Niall Brennan about making health data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services more widely available outside the government.

A pedestrian stops to look at an automated real-time bike counter on Market Street in San Francisco.

Your Workout Data Might Be Helping Cities Build Safer Streets

8:31am May 07, 2016

by Zhai Yun Tan

As more people bike, cities are working on ways to keep them safe alongside cars. Now, transportation planners are turning to data from apps that cyclists and runners use to track themselves.

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

Software coders (from left) William Stevens, Michael Harrison and Brack Quillen work at the Bit Source office in Pikeville, Ky., in February. The year-old firm has trained laid-off coal workers to become software coders.

From Coal To Code: A New Path For Laid-Off Miners In Kentucky

7:15pm May 06, 2016

by Erica Peterson

The state's coal industry is shrinking fast; more than 10,000 workers have lost their jobs since 2008. A small firm in eastern Kentucky is turning unemployed coal workers into software developers.

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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?