Technology

Google's Attempt To Make A Self-Driving Car: Big Idea Or Bad Idea?

6:17pm May 28, 2014

by Sonari Glinton

Google is getting into the automobile business. Since the industry is littered with failed upstarts and revolutionary ideas, NPR's Sonari Glinton asks: Why would anyone want to do that?

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The Deep Web is a part of the Internet not accessible by standard Web browsers and search engines.

Going Dark: The Internet Behind The Internet

3:17pm May 28, 2014

by NPR Staff

There's much more to the Internet than what you can stumble upon with Google. Hidden sites can market drugs and weapons illegally, but they also provide anonymity for political dissidents.

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Current water-filtering technology is costly, but MIT scientists are testing a simpler and cheaper method that uses wood from white pine trees.

To Clean Drinking Water, All You Need Is A Stick

3:25pm May 27, 2014

by Joe Palca

Removing bacteria and other impurities from water could be done more cheaply thanks to researchers at MIT. They're taking advantage of the way trees move water to filter it.

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Arts

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do When You're Still In My Profile Picture

12:16pm May 27, 2014

For every couple who posts and shares loving photos on social media, there's the scary question of what happens after a breakup. Ozy.com's Carlos Watson talks about the idea of a social media prenup.

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Who's Using The Data Mined From Students?

5:43pm May 26, 2014

by Melissa Block

Information tracked by educational software can be of great help to teachers. But as Politico's Stephanie Simon explains, private companies can also monetize the data by selling it to marketers.

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World News

Mobile Internet Comes To Africa In A Big Way

7:23am May 26, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Young people are driving the change using their phones to text, listen to music — even watching high-resolution videos. Silicon Valley has noticed and sees a big opportunity.

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by our ability to create an infinite stream of images. But if you take the time to stop and be mindful before you click, your photo collection will become much more manageable.

Arts

How To Stay Afloat In Your Infinite Stream Of Photos

6:22pm May 23, 2014

by Kainaz Amaria

In an age of smartphones, it's easy to take an overwhelming number of photos. NPR's picture editor, Kainaz Amaria, has some tips for creating a bounty of images without driving yourself crazy.

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Lt. Travis St. Pierre, of the New Orleans Police Department, shows off a body-worn camera during a press conference in January.

National

Can Cop-Worn Cameras Restore Faith In New Orleans Police?

2:23pm May 23, 2014

by Martin Kaste

Officers are wearing video cameras to record interactions with the public. The city's troubled police department is trying to prove a commitment to transparency, as it tries to end federal monitoring.

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Education

In Kansas, Professors Must Now Watch What They Tweet

9:37am May 23, 2014

by Peggy Lowe

Last fall, a University of Kansas professor criticized the National Rifle Association in a tweet. Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents approved a strict social media policy for university employees.

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On The Internet, A Penny Is Nothing To Sneeze At

9:18am May 22, 2014

by David Kestenbaum

It's hard to find anything in a store that costs 1 penny. There is one place where people still dream of 1 cent sales: the Internet. NPR's planet money team reports on the value of the virtual penny.

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