The 50 Most Effective Ways To Transform The Developing World
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has pinpointed the tools with the greatest impact, from affordable tablets for schoolkids to an electrical grid in a box.
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Filmmaker David Cross Says It's No Wonder We All Want Fame
The Arrested Development actor makes his directorial debut with the film Hits, which explores how easy it is to become famous in our celebrity-obsessed culture.
Not Everyone Agrees On How To Tame Obama's Cyber 'Wild West'
President Obama wants to stop cyberattacks by getting companies and law enforcement to coordinate. He signed an executive order that could pave the way, but some in the business world are skeptical.
Video Made The Internet Star: YouTube Turns 10
YouTube was registered as a domain name 10 years ago today, and yes, it's gone viral. NPR's Scott Simon looks back on a decade's worth of cat videos, politics, self-help and everything in between.
On World Radio Day, A New Generation Finds Their Voice
Friday is UNESCO's World Radio Day. The theme this year is "Youth and Radio" — so Youth Radio reporter and commentator Bianca Brooks talks about the impact radio has had on her.
Private, Government Cooperation Could Stem Cyberattacks
Rachel Martin talks to Derek Manky, lead threat researcher for Fortinet, one of the founding members of the Cyber Threat Alliance, about the White House executive order on cybersecurity.
Obama Calls For Better Response To Cybersecurity Threats
President Obama signed an executive order that aims to stem attacks by hackers. The order encourages companies to share information about cyber threats with each other and the federal government.
Obama: Cyberspace Is The New 'Wild West'
The president says that companies are looking to the government to be the sheriff but that the private sector also to work together to prevent cyber attacks.
Finding A 'Radio That Is Just A Radio' In The Digital Age
World Radio Day was created to celebrate the medium's ability to reach all corners of the globe, due to its affordability and portability. But how common are radios that still fit that description?
Ransomware: When Hackers Lock Your Files, To Pay Or Not To Pay?
There's a kind of attack — one that's evolving — that sneaks into your network, takes your files and holds them for ransom.