What Is Li-Fi And When Will You Use It To Download Everything Faster?
Li-Fi is a lot like Wi-Fi, but it uses light to transmit data. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the man who invented the faster alternative: Harald Haas.
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What Information Do Intelligence Agencies Need To Keep U.S. Safe?
In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bruce Hoffman of Georgetown University about what information intelligence agencies need to keep the U.S. safe.
Someday A Helicopter Drone May Fly Over Mars And Help A Rover
NASA is building a 2-pound helicopter drone that would help guide the vehicle on the Red Planet's surface. That way, the rover wouldn't need to wander as much to find its way around.
Rapid Learners: How Pixar Animators Created A Very Scary River
What would a small dinosaur look like in Class V rapids? That's the question Pixar filmmakers had to answer for their film The Good Dinosaur. So they piled into a raft to figure it out for themselves.
Australia Testing Shark-Detecting Drones To Prevent Shark Attacks
The trials in the southeastern state of New South Wales are part of an $11.6 million program to protect beachgoers. Drones send real-time images of coastal waters to an operator using GPS coordinates.
Used Rocket Is A New Breakthrough For Blue Origin's Space Plan
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, has sent a craft past the edge of space and then landed its rocket safely – and vertically — in Texas.
The Future Of Nanotechnology And Computers So Small You Can Swallow Them
How tiny can a computer get and what can it do? Digital sensors are already traveling inside human bodies. Will shrinking sizes eventually do away with the bulky devices we use now?
5 Things To Know: FAA Task Force Recommends A Drone Registry
A task force created by the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that people flying drones heavier than a half-pound should register with the government. Here are a few things to know.
Sony CEO Reflects On Immobilizing Cyberattack 1 Year Later
One year ago this month, Sony suffered a cyberattack perpetrated by North Korean hackers. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton about how the company has recovered.
Do Underwhelming Square, Match IPOs Mean Bubble Trouble?
Online payment startup Square and online dating giant Match have gone public. Their lackluster prices are the latest sign of Wall Street growing weary of tech hype and multibillion-dollar "unicorns."