NIH Retires The Last Of Its Research Chimps
After retiring hundreds of research chimpanzees in 2013, the National Institute of Health said that 50 remaining chimps would no longer be used for medical studies.
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Paris Attacks Bring Domestic Surveillance Into Presidential Race
The candidates have mostly stayed away from discussing the National Security Agency's surveillance programs. That's quickly changing.
Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls
It's difficult for regulators to stop companies that flout the Do Not Call Registry. Robocalls can come from overseas, making them hard to regulate, and they often spoof caller IDs.
Here's How An iPhone Helps One Teen (And His Mom) Manage Diabetes
These are the early days of innovation that allows diabetes patients to conveniently and securely gather and share data via a smartphone. One California teenager is an early user of Apple's HealthKit.
A Tiny Pill Monitors Vital Signs From Deep Inside The Body
Sensors that work inside the body are gaining new skills. The latest version can track heart rate and respiratory rate, as well as temperature, as it travels through the digestive system.
We Know China Has Ghost Cities, But Where Are They Hiding?
The locations of the infamous empty housing complexes have been secret, but ghost city hunters are now using smartphones and GPS receivers to track them down.
After Paris Attacks, Encrypted Communication Is Back In Spotlight
Security officials say the Paris attacks are an example why law enforcement needs to access encrypted data. Privacy advocates and the tech industry say such "back doors" are not the best solution.
Tech Gurus Teach Food Entrepreneurs The Recipe For Success
The city of San Antonio, Texas, is pairing budding food businesses with mentors from its thriving tech industry. We follow one cake maker through the process — and watch her revamp her business.
Google's Traffic Stop: A Crash Course In Self-Driving Concerns
California police pulling over Google's self-driving car is just the latest buzz surrounding autonomous vehicles. How will these cars respond to the variables found in a daily commute?
Dating App Helps Muslim Millennials Find Love, Parents Not Included
More than 6,000 people have signed up for Ishqr since the app launched over a year ago. Ishq is an Arabic word for love; the "r" at the end was added to make it sound more hip.